Sara Figueroa

Sara Figueroa is a licensed clinical social worker with 14 years of experience. She practices in Wisconsin and focuses on grief and hospice-related counseling alongside concerns like stress, anxiety, addictions, and relationship struggles. Sara aims to create a nonjudgmental space where people can say what they need to say and begin to make sense of hard moments.

She trained at Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service and has a background across child welfare advocacy, substance use treatment, crisis response, sexual assault advocacy, and hospice and grief care. That range has shaped a practical, down-to-earth style that values real needs and immediate concerns.

Sara uses a mix of approaches to match each person’s situation. She leans on client-centered work to follow the person’s lead, cognitive behavioral ideas to spot patterns that keep problems going, and motivational interviewing to support change when people feel stuck. Treatment plans are made together and adjusted as goals shift.

Sessions are paced to fit the person in front of her. She focuses on concrete steps and small shifts that ease daily life, not on judgment or quick fixes. People who want straightforward guidance and space to process grief or life transitions often find this approach helpful.

Her practice emphasizes listening first and planning second. If someone is navigating loss, addiction, caregiver stress, or a major life change, Sara aims to help them identify what matters most and take manageable next steps.

How Sara’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Sara blends client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in ways that can fit remote care. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person’s pace so goals are set together. This helps when someone is grieving or facing big life changes because the work starts where they are. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and uses practical experiments to try new ways of coping, which works well for stress, anxiety, and mood concerns.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about what feels most important, try strategies that match those priorities, and adjust based on what helps. Goals and tools are revisited as needs change so the plan stays relevant and manageable.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Many people value online work because it can fit more easily into a busy day, reduce travel time, and let them check in from a quieter setting or a short work break. Online sessions can also make it simpler to keep continuity during illness, caregiving duties, or other life demands. The focus remains on practical steps and steady progress rather than on any specific technology.