About Clair
Clair Figueroa is a licensed clinical social worker in California with ten years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and issues related to sexual orientation. Clair aims to make the first step feel manageable for someone who is nervous about starting therapy.
Her approach is straightforward and calm. She creates a welcoming space where people can talk about their thoughts and feelings without judgment.
Background and approach
Conversations can cover confidence, motivation, self-esteem, body image, guilt and shame, life purpose, and post-traumatic stress. Clair uses evidence-based techniques that are matched to each person’s needs. She works collaboratively to set goals and pick tools that fit daily life.
Sessions are practical and focused on changes people can try between meetings. Clients can expect a mix of listening and skill-building. Clair helps people name patterns, practice new ways of coping, and plan small steps forward.
She checks in about what is working and adjusts the plan as needed. Because she is licensed in California as an LCSW, Clair understands local systems and resources. She offers direct support for a range of concerns and helps people find clarity about next steps in their life or recovery.
How therapy approaches work online
Clair uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people manage symptoms and build skills. One common approach she uses focuses on processing traumatic memories and reducing their hold on daily life; this approach often involves working through distressing memories in steady, paced steps so they feel less overwhelming. Another frequently used approach teaches concrete coping skills for anxiety and stress, such as breathing, grounding, and behavioral experiments to test out new ways of responding.Choosing the right method is a shared process. Clair discusses goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together the client and Clair try strategies, notice what feels useful, and adjust the plan as needed so the work fits the person’s life.
Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that feels important. Phone sessions can be a better option when bandwidth is low or a quicker check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging offer shorter, flexible ways to connect between longer appointments. These options help people keep continuity of care while arranging sessions around work, school, or caregiving demands.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
Also works with
- Experience
- 10 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English