Shantizia Figgs , LCSW

Shantizia Figgs is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida who brings academic training and clinical experience to her work with adolescents and adults. She graduated from Florida State University with both a bachelor’s degree and a Master of Social Work, and holds the LCSW credential, which denotes advanced training and authorization to provide clinical social work services in the state.

Her practice has focused on individual counseling and family therapy, helping people address depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, communication and relationship challenges, trauma and grief, and a range of life transitions. She also works with clients on parenting concerns, blended family dynamics, intimacy-related issues, anger management, career questions, and discovering life purpose. Her approach extends to mood disorders, self-love and women’s issues, and support for young adults navigating emerging-adult stressors.

Therapeutic work with Shantizia is tailored to the individual; she draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to match interventions to each person’s goals and circumstances. Her style emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies aimed at improving coping skills, communication, and overall functioning while respecting each client’s unique needs and pace.

Online therapy approaches and how they work

Shantizia uses evidence-informed approaches suited to online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression; in practice this can include practical exercises and skill building that translate well to virtual sessions. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps people explore and strengthen their own motivation for change, often used when clients face ambivalence about steps like improving relationships or addressing substance use. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying strengths and small, achievable changes to move toward clients' preferred outcomes, making it useful for addressing practical problems and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Shantizia works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts techniques over time to support progress. This collaborative stance helps ensure that therapeutic work feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging can accommodate different schedules, energy levels, and communication styles. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home or while traveling, and select the mode of interaction that best supports each person’s healing and growth.