What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
“Savannah just get it. She is supportive, encouraging, and direct. She is your biggest cheerleader and isn't afraid to call you out when you need it (which is just the perfect style for me). She checks all the boxes I wanted in a therapist --LCSW, EMDR trained, direct, and also sensitive to LGBT+ communities. No matter what you are looking for in a therapist, I assure you Savannah has those qualities.”
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About Savannah Varela
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
EMDR
Feminist
Psychodynamic
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
Hispanic or Latinx, White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Savannah Varela
As a queer, bi-ethnic EMDR-trained (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) clinician, I broadly apply a social justice, sex-positive, feminist, and psychodynamic approach to help my clients get “unstuck” by moving through trauma and finding clarity and empowerment within the context of the world we live in today. I received my Master’s degree in Social Welfare from the University of California, Berkeley. I have extensive experience working in mental health crisis response, community-based mental health, substance use treatment, and with individuals involved in the criminal justice system throughout the state of California. My current work is informed by my years of experience as a public servant in the public mental health sphere.
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Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider’s self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- University of California, Berkeley, Master's in Social Welfare
NPI number
1780208850
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
5.00
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Savannah just get it. She is supportive, encouraging, and direct. She is your biggest cheerleader and isn't afraid to call you out when you need it (which is just the perfect style for me). She checks all the boxes I wanted in a therapist --LCSW, EMDR trained, direct, and also sensitive to LGBT+ communities. No matter what you are looking for in a therapist, I assure you Savannah has those qualities.
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Is Savannah Varela accepting new patients?
Savannah Varela generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Savannah Varela's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
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What practice does Savannah Varela work with?
Savannah Varela works with Grow Therapy.
What are common reasons for patients to see Savannah Varela?
Savannah Varela frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Savannah Varela on their profile.
What languages does Savannah Varela speak?
Savannah Varela speaks English.