Mallory Figueroa

I am a therapist-in-training who works with children and adults ages 18 and older, with a primary focus on young adults ages 18–26 navigating identity development, life transitions, and the emotional challenges that often accompany early adulthood. Many of the clients I enjoy working with are exploring who they are, where they belong, and how to move forward while managing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, or past experiences that continue to impact their present. I am especially passionate about supporting individuals from BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities, as well as those with lived experience in the foster care system.

I strive to create a therapeutic space that feels warm, affirming, and nonjudgmental, one where clients feel safe to show up as their full selves. I also have a strong interest in working with couples, including those in non-traditional or ethically non-monogamous relationships, and I approach relational work with curiosity, respect, and openness. My goal is to help clients feel understood while supporting them in building healthier relationships with themselves and others.

My approach to therapy is integrative, trauma-informed, and strengths-based. I draw from evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), psychodynamic therapy, and person-centered approaches. Depending on client needs, I also incorporate narrative therapy, solution-focused techniques, emotionally focused and family systems perspectives, and psychoeducation. I additionally integrate trauma-informed resourcing strategies inspired by the Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM) to support stabilization, grounding, and nervous system regulation, always pacing the work according to client readiness and safety.

As a wellness and mindfulness advocate, I believe healing is most effective when the mind and body are both acknowledged. When appropriate and aligned with a client’s preferences, I integrate mindfulness and somatic-informed practices to support grounding, nervous system regulation, and greater mind–body connection. I identify as spiritual and Christian, and I approach spirituality in therapy with cultural humility and respect, integrating it only when it is meaningful and desired by the client. I am deeply mindful of how culture, identity, and systemic experiences shape mental health and healing.

I am currently enrolled in the dual MFT/PCC program at UMass Global and continue to grow my clinical skills under supervision. My passion for counseling developed through many years of experience as a caregiver and mentor, where I witnessed the profound impact of consistency, encouragement, and emotional safety. These experiences reinforced my belief in the power of supportive relationships and guided my path into the mental health field.

Outside of the therapy space, I value practices that promote balance and self-care, including yoga, Pilates, mindfulness, time in nature, reading, creative movement, and music. These practices inform how I show up as a therapist, grounded, present, and intentional. I am committed to walking alongside clients with empathy, cultural awareness, and authenticity as they work toward healing, clarity, and more fulfilling lives.