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Clair Figueroa

Clair Figueroa, LCSW

Therapist in California

Compassionate clinician for building self esteem

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10 years of experience listed

LCSW professional credentials

English languages

  • Calm direct style
  • Evidence-based focus
  • Goal oriented

About Clair

Clair Figueroa is a licensed clinical social worker with ten years of practice in California. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and issues related to sexual orientation. Clair also supports people working on self esteem, body image, guilt and shame, and finding purpose in their lives.

Clair aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable. She focuses on creating an open environment where clients can talk about thoughts and feelings without judgment. Sessions tend to center on practical steps and honest conversation rather than long theory talks.

Her background includes a decade of direct clinical work across a range of concerns that often overlap, such as trauma and post-traumatic stress. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions and tailor the work to each person’s needs.

In a typical meeting Clair helps people clarify goals, notice unhelpful patterns, and practice small changes that build confidence. She emphasizes collaboration, so clients help shape the pace and focus of the work.

People looking for help with stress, anxiety, identity-related struggles, or low self esteem can expect straightforward guidance and a calm, nonjudgmental approach. To get started, follow the site’s process to match with her and schedule a time that works for you.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Clair uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions, focusing on methods that help people process difficult memories and build coping tools. One common approach she uses centers on processing traumatic memories in a paced way to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Another approach emphasizes skill-building for anxiety and stress, teaching practices to notice thoughts, regulate strong emotions, and handle relationship challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work she does with each person. She collaborates with clients to identify goals, tries different methods when needed, and adjusts the plan depending on how someone responds. The process is shaped by the client’s needs, preferences, and everyday responsibilities.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life and reduce travel time. It can also allow quicker check-ins when schedules are tight and let people use tools like worksheets and between-session exercises more easily. Confirm the current session options with the provider before booking so you know which formats are available for scheduling.

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

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Clair commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and LGBT-related concerns. Self esteem, body image, guilt and shame, and life purpose are also noted focus areas.

How would you describe her therapy style?

She uses a straightforward, collaborative style that emphasizes practical steps and open conversation. Sessions focus on clarifying goals and practicing small changes.

What kind of clinical background does she have?

She has ten years of professional work experience in clinical settings. That background includes work with trauma, post-traumatic stress, and related concerns.

What credential does Clair hold and where is she based?

She holds an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and practices in California.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What is the process to begin working together?

Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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