Shantizia Figgs , LCSW

Shantizia Figgs is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing parenting stress, self-esteem struggles, depression, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief, and women’s issues. She speaks plain and direct, and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions. Shantizia works from Florida and conducts sessions in English.

She offers brief, goal-oriented work when that fits, and longer conversations for more complex problems. Shantizia uses tools from cognitive behavioral approaches to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. She also uses motivational interviewing to help people clarify what matters most and build momentum for change.

Her style is collaborative and flexible. She asks questions, listens carefully, and suggests small experiments clients can try in daily life. Sessions often include role practice, planning, and check-ins on progress. The aim is to make change feel doable rather than overwhelming.

Shantizia holds a Master of Social Work and is licensed as a clinical social worker in Florida - LCSW. She has three years of experience working with individuals and young adults. That background informs a practical focus on mood, communication, blended family issues, and life transitions.

People often come for help with career decisions, intimacy-related concerns, anger, and coping with big life changes. Shantizia supports parents who feel worn down and people trying to rebuild self-love after hard experiences. She frames work around clear goals and steady steps forward.

How these approaches translate to online sessions

Shantizia uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes. CBT is practical and works well for anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and mood concerns. Motivational interviewing helps people clarify values and build readiness for change by focusing on their own goals and strengths; it can be useful for parenting shifts, career decisions, and making lifestyle changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to decide whether CBT, motivational interviewing, solution-focused ideas, or a mix will fit best. That choice can shift over time as goals evolve and progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how people connect. Video calls let therapists observe body language and hold deeper conversations. Phone sessions can fit a break at work or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to check in between sessions or to have shorter, focused exchanges. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while fitting it into a busy life.