Hi, I’m Rhoni Figueroa. I’m so happy you’re here.
I’m a psychotherapist and sex therapist in training preparing to offer virtual therapy across Washington State beginning in September 2026. I believe therapy works best when you have room to slow down, feel understood, and become curious about yourself without being rushed, judged, or treated like a problem that needs to be fixed.
My goal is to always bring a grounded, human presence to the therapy room, with space for depth, honesty, emotion, and the occasional much-needed moment of humor. My hope is that therapy with me feels thoughtful, collaborative, and real.
My Why
I believe deeply in the healing power of being met with care, compassion, and genuine presence during moments of emotional pain. My work as a victim advocate for survivors of sexual assault helped inspire my path toward becoming a therapist and shaped the kind of work I feel most called to do.
That experience strengthened my respect for the courage it takes to ask for help, speak painful truths, and begin healing. I believe one of the most meaningful things we can offer another person is our willingness to sit beside them, listen closely, and truly see them in what they are carrying. Being deeply seen and cared for in a safe relationship can be healing in itself, which is why I place such importance on the relationship between therapist and client.
My own experiences with therapy and mental health have also shaped this path. They have deepened my empathy and strengthened my commitment to creating a space where people feel understood, supported, and less alone.
Areas of Special Interest
I’m especially drawn to working with thoughtful, self-reflective people who feel deeply and want to understand themselves beyond the surface. Areas of particular interest include women’s experiences, trauma and shame, relationship patterns, intimacy and sexuality, body image, identity, and the complicated ways past experiences continue to show up in the present.
I also care deeply about creating therapy that feels affirming, respectful, and spacious for people who may not always feel fully seen in traditional settings, including gender-expansive clients, people in larger bodies, BIPOC clients, and religious minorities.
How I Work
I’m interested in more than helping you make a difficult feeling disappear. Together, we can get curious about what’s underneath it—your emotions, relationships, past experiences, the patterns that keep showing up, and the ways you learned to protect yourself along the way.
I work especially well with people who are curious about themselves and willing to bring that curiosity into the room. You don’t need to arrive with perfect insight or know exactly what you’re feeling, but it helps if you’re comfortable talking openly, reflecting on your experiences, and exploring what comes up rather than waiting for me to direct every part of the conversation.
Sometimes we’ll talk about what’s happening in your life now. Other times, we may notice how an old experience still shapes what you expect from yourself or other people. We might slow down with an emotion instead of immediately explaining it away, notice what happens in your body, or become curious about a part of you that wants something while another part is working very hard to stay safe.
The relationship we build is an important part of the work, too. Therapy can give us a chance to notice what it feels like to trust, need, disagree, set boundaries, feel misunderstood, be seen, or let someone get close—and to talk honestly about what happens between us along the way.
My style is collaborative, thoughtful, emotionally engaged, and gently active. I’ll bring curiosity, questions, observations, and sometimes a little humor—but I also want therapy to be shaped by what feels important to you. You’re welcome to bring in what’s been on your mind, steer us toward something you want to understand more deeply, or tell me when there’s somewhere you want to go.
My hope is that therapy helps you understand not just what you do, but why it makes sense—so you can honor what helped you survive, choose what you want to carry forward, and create more freedom to live authentically, connect deeply, and make room for joy.
Training & Credentials
Rhoni Figueroa provides mental health counseling in Washington State under approved clinical supervision while her Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA) credential is pending.
Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Seattle University, August 2026
Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Science with an emphasis in Nutrition, National University of Health Sciences 2010
Ongoing specialized training in sex therapy through the Sexual Health Alliance
Professional background in victim advocacy and survivor support
Clinical Supervision
My approved clinical supervisor is Brittney Jones, MS, LMHC, ACS, owner of Cascadia Wellness. I am practicing under her supervision while my Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA) credential is pending.
As part of my ongoing specialized training in sex therapy, I also receive AASECT sex therapy supervision from Cay L. Crow, MA, LPCC, AASECT CST-S through the Sexual Health Alliance.
These layers of supervision support ethical, thoughtful, and clinically grounded care as I continue developing as a therapist.
A Small Telehealth Note
Because I provide therapy virtually from home, you may occasionally hear or see signs of real life in the background. My dog (Bunny) may bark from time to time, and my cat (Tiger) sometimes makes a quiet appearance.
I do my best to minimize interruptions, and therapy with me remains private, focused, and intentional. I like to acknowledge this upfront so you know what to expect. If occasional background pet noise feels like it would be hard for you, we can talk about whether telehealth with me feels like the right fit. I’m always happy when your pets want to say hi as well.
