Maria Carolina Figueroa

I am Carolina Figueroa and I hold a License in Clinical Social Work, LCSW in Conneticut and New York States. Many years ago, I immigrated to the United States, and I became a bilingual immigrant, who is now an active member of the community.

I began to volunteer and found my professional passion in the social work field. I have been working and volunteering in different nonprofits organizations, where I had the privilege to support our community. I hold a Master’s Degree from Sacred Heart University.

Every day I work with the community, and as an immigrant myself, I am aware of the additional challenges we confront every day due to the language, financial, legal, and cultural barriers.

I have experience working with mothers, families, yound adults and teenagers providing counseling to address the multiple factors they face. In addition, as a School Social worker in the Public Schools, I facilitate Grieving groups and the Mother-Daughter Bilingual Circles where we work with mothers and daughters to address issues of acculturation, trauma and loss that influence the mother/daughter relationship. I continue to enjoy volunteering in nonprofit organizations, serving, advocating, and mentoring members of the community.

I am delightful to be part of your personal growing, one session at the time.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, my approach to therapy is client-centered, collaborative, and grounded in compassion. I believe that each person holds the inner strength and wisdom to heal and grow, and my role is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where that process can unfold. I draw from evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Strengths-Based Therapy, and Mindfulness, while also honoring the unique lived experiences and cultural backgrounds of each client.

Together, we work to increase self-awareness, build resilience, and develop practical tools that empower clients to navigate life’s challenges and move toward the life they want to create.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am passionate about creating a safe, supportive space where individuals or families can become aware of their strengths and develop the ability to empower themselves to plan and create the life they envision.