Maria Vargas, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Maria Vargas

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Dual Diagnosis

Stress

Coping Mechanism Development

Life Transition

Women's Issues Therapy

Divorce Counseling

Relationship Struggles

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Maria Vargas

I'm located in Southern California, where I developed my career from grassroots social work through various roles, which led me to individual therapy. My approach My approach to therapy utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy, strength-based, solution-focused, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. My focus My ideal client is ready to engage in active change! The client is ready to do something different and break out of the same pattern of functioning. My communication style I'm a straightforward Latina Christian therapist who challenges thoughts, emotions & behavior with compassion to help you recover from unhealthy habits. I believe that a therapist shouldn't provide advice but rather help you navigate emotions and thoughts to overcome stressors so you can make the best decisions for yourself. My journey to mental healthcare I began my social work career in 2011 in San Bernardino County. I engaged in grassroots social work that required me to be immersed in the community, but I sought to be of greater service by earning my Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California in 2013. Since then, I’ve continued to engage in the community by shifting from grassroots to group and individual therapy. I’ve worked in various settings as an LCS;, however, decided that I can provide the best care to my clients by facilitating treatment via private practice. My goals for you The overarching goal in therapy is to resolve. The path to resolution may be difficult. However, the resolution is reached in an organic manner that is not forced or disingenuous. In addition to minimizing psychological symptoms that are negatively impacting the client's functioning.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Gambling Addiction

Postpartum Depression

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Gambling Addiction

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. Proper

Education and training

University of Southern California, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1881177632

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What practice does Maria Vargas work with?

Maria Vargas works with Rula Health - L.A. Proper.

What are common reasons for patients to see Maria Vargas?

Maria Vargas frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Maria Vargas on their profile.