- Stress management
- Guilt and shame
- Relationship work
About Clair
Clair Figueroa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with ten years of professional experience. She works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, LGBT issues, and self-esteem struggles, and she also focuses on body image, guilt and shame, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, and women's issues.
Clair uses practical, evidence-informed techniques to help people talk through what feels stuck. Sessions are straightforward and centered on what a person wants to address next. She encourages honest conversation about feelings and choices without judgment.
In her work she supports clients in naming painful thoughts and learning small ways to respond differently. That can include looking at how past events affect current reactions, or practicing skills to reduce intense worry and self-criticism. She helps people notice patterns that keep guilt and shame active and experiments with different responses.
Her style is collaborative: she and the client set clear goals and try approaches that fit the person's life. Progress is tracked in concrete ways, like clearer thinking, fewer avoidance behaviors, or improved ability to speak up in relationships.
Clair’s practice is aimed at adults in California who want a practical way to address emotional pain and move toward clearer decisions. She asks people to bring specific examples so sessions can focus on what matters now.
How evidence-informed methods translate to online sessions
Clair uses evidence-informed therapeutic techniques that focus on reducing symptom intensity and changing how people respond to painful thoughts. One approach helps people track and challenge worrying or self-critical thoughts, teaching clearer thinking and simpler coping steps. Another approach addresses trauma-related reactions by helping the nervous system and memories settle, and by practicing new ways of responding to reminders and triggers.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Clair will review a person's history, goals, and preferences and then suggest which methods to try first. She collaborates with clients to adjust techniques if something isn't working, and she looks for observable changes like fewer avoidant behaviors or clearer communication in relationships.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, or offer shorter check-ins when a full session isn't possible. Licensed professionals often use video for face-to-face conversation or phone for brief updates, and Clair will discuss which format best fits the client's schedule and needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, and self-esteem. Additional focuses include body image, guilt and shame, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, and women's issues.
How would she approach feelings of shame or guilt?
She uses practical, evidence-informed techniques to help name painful thoughts and try different responses. The work often involves noticing patterns and practicing small changes in thought and behavior.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional work experience supporting people with anxiety, trauma, relationships, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with people outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.