Dr. Teresa Vargas, PhD, MA | Psychologist

About Dr. Teresa Vargas

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Exposure Response Prevention

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Prolonged Exposure Therapy

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx, Indigenous American or Alaska Native

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Dr. Teresa Vargas

I’m a licensed clinical psychologist and researcher with a PhD in Clinical Science from Northwestern University. I completed my clinical residency at Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital and continued my training through a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard. I now work as a researcher and clinician at Harvard and MGH. My work centers on helping people feel more grounded, clearer about what matters to them, and better equipped to make meaningful changes. My approach I use evidence-based approaches—including CBT, ACT, and DBT—to help you understand what’s getting in your way, strengthen your existing skills, and take practical steps forward. Therapy with me is structured, collaborative, and goal-oriented, but also flexible and responsive to what you need from session to session. You don’t have to have everything figured out to start. Many of my clients come in feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves. We work together to build insight and momentum, at your pace. My focus I work with adults and adolescents navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and life transitions. I’m especially comfortable treating anxiety disorders—including OCD, social anxiety, and generalized anxiety—and often use exposure and response prevention (ERP) and other evidence-based approaches to support meaningful, lasting change. I also work with clients facing identity or relationship challenges, burnout, and chronic stress. My communication style I offer a space that’s thoughtful, supportive, and focused on what’s meaningful to you. We’ll set goals together, track progress, and make room for reflection along the way. My style blends clarity and structure with a steady presence you can count on.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Low Self Esteem

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Low Self Esteem

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Massachusetts

Education and training

Northwestern University, PhD in Clinical Science
Harvard Medical School (Residency)

NPI number

1194461491

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Frequently asked questions

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What practice does Dr. Teresa Vargas work with?

Dr. Teresa Vargas works with Rula Health - Massachusetts.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Teresa Vargas?

Dr. Teresa 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 Dr. Teresa Vargas on their profile.