Licensed Professional Counselor
Lisett Figueroa MS, LPC, NCC
Lisett is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of dedicated service to the Yuma community. Born and raised in Yuma County, Lisett has a deep connection to the local area and a strong commitment to improving the well-being of its residents. Her career began in the justice and judicial fields, where she gained valuable experience and learned firsthand about the critical need to help children in preventing and addressing early thoughts, emotional, and behavioral challenges. This realization inspired her to transition into social services and, ultimately, counseling.
Lisett earned her Master of Science in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University, building on her foundational knowledge from Arizona State University, where she obtained both a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Bachelor of Science in Sociology.
Throughout her career, Lisett has provided a wide range of clinical services, including individual and family therapy, to children, adolescents, and adults. Fluent in both English and Spanish, she is passionate about helping individuals navigate challenges related to thought, emotional, and behavioral processes. She specializes in addressing issues such as depression, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, grief and loss, trauma, interpersonal conflict, and perinatal mental health.
Lisett brings extensive experience working with military personnel, first responders, law enforcement officers, and their families, providing resiliency interventions, stress management strategies, and strength-based techniques. She has also facilitated assistive technology education for the blind and visually impaired and co-led a peer-support group for homeless and at-risk veterans. Lisett’s approach is deeply compassionate and client-centered, focusing on empowering individuals and fostering healing and growth in their lives.
Lisett is deeply committed to personal growth and believes in the powerful connection between physical health, mental well-being, and overall wellness. She incorporates physical movement, proper nutrition, and mindful practices into her approach, helping others cultivate a balanced lifestyle that supports both their mental and physical health.
With a deep-rooted understanding of the local community and a broad skill set honed through diverse roles, Lisett brings both professional expertise and genuine empathy to her work as a counselor.
