Virgen Garcia Figueroa , MD, LCSW-C, LCSW

Virgen Garcia Figueroa is a bilingual mental health professional with a decade of clinical experience supporting individuals through stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, and mood disorders. She holds MD, LCSW-C, and LCSW credentials - MD indicating a medical degree and LCSW and LCSW-C representing licenses for clinical social work - and she earned a Master of Social Work from Barry University in Miami. She works with people facing issues such as depression, bipolar disorder, low self-esteem, substance use, grief, anger, family concerns, ADHD, and coping with major life changes.

Her approach blends evidence-informed methods including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, client-centered work, motivational interviewing, and narrative techniques. Sessions are guided by reflective questions and an emphasis on meeting each person where they are, with treatment plans tailored to individual strengths and needs. Her style is described as warm and interactive, built on respect and compassion while encouraging practical steps toward change.

Virgen focuses on helping people reduce negative self-talk, build confidence, and develop skills for managing strong emotions and cravings. She frames therapy as a collaborative process and supports self-discovery, healing, and the development of healthier patterns over time.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person’s own perspective, creating a supportive environment where the therapist follows the client’s lead and helps them explore choices and values - this approach is useful for building self-esteem and navigating life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and replacing them with practical strategies and coping skills; it is effective for anxiety, depression, and managing day-to-day stress.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness, which can help people experiencing intense emotions, self-destructive behaviors, or difficulties with impulse control.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Virgen Garcia Figueroa works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their symptoms, goals, and personal preferences, and she adapts treatment as needs evolve.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility - sessions can occur by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access support from home or other convenient locations.