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Clair Figueroa

Therapist · California

Clair Figueroa

LCSW

LCSW - Stress and Life Purpose

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Experience
10 years
Based in
California
Sessions
Online
Languages
English
  • Stress and anxiety
  • LGBT concerns
  • Trauma recovery

About Clair

Clair Figueroa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 10 years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, LGBT issues, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. Clair also focuses on body image, guilt and shame, post-traumatic stress, women’s issues, motivation, and questions about life purpose.

Her sessions are practical and direct. She listens to what feels most pressing and helps people sort out next steps. Conversations often include naming what’s most draining and trying small changes that can be tested between sessions. She explains techniques in plain language and uses methods that fit each person’s needs.

Clair’s background includes a decade of clinical work in California. She brings experience from a range of settings and has worked with people facing trauma and relationship strain. That background informs how she balances immediate coping skills with deeper work when someone is ready.

People often come with feeling stuck at work or uncertain about what matters next. In sessions she helps clarify values, look at practical obstacles, and practice ways to manage anxiety and stress. She encourages realistic experiments rather than big leaps.

To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The subscription model for sessions can be canceled at any time, and costs vary by location. Confirm current session formats before booking to make sure they suit personal circumstances.

License and NPI on record

LCSW
California · 26280

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteem

Additional focus areas

Body imageGuilt and shameLife purposePost-traumatic stressWomen's issues

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions

Clair uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and trauma recovery. One common approach helps people learn skills to manage intense emotions and reduce anxiety in day-to-day life; it emphasizes short exercises and behavioral testing to see what helps. Another approach she draws on focuses on processing trauma in a paced way so memories and reactions can be approached without becoming overwhelming; this method supports people dealing with post-traumatic stress and abuse.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Clair collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. She adjusts pacing and techniques over time so people can try things out and decide what helps most.

Confirm the available session formats before booking because the original biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing commute time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and offering a way to meet from different locations. They also let people use quieter surroundings, choose whether to be on camera, and schedule around work or family commitments. Licensed professionals can adapt pacing and tools to the online setting so sessions remain focused and practical.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, LGBT issues, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns. Additional focuses include body image, guilt and shame, post-traumatic stress, women’s issues, motivation, and life purpose.

How would she describe her therapeutic style?

She uses practical, plain-language approaches that help identify immediate coping steps and longer-term changes. Sessions focus on clear goals, small experiments, and skills people can use between meetings.

What is her clinical background?

She has 10 years of professional experience working in clinical settings in California. That experience includes supporting people with trauma, relationship strain, and anxiety-related concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California. Her practice is based in California.

Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats does she provide?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they match your needs.

How are session costs handled?

Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the location applied to the subscription.

How do I get started with her?

Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.

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