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Gertrudis Vargas

LMFT

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Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Health Net/MHN, Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California

Communication Style

Action-oriented, Empowering, Exploratory, Solution-oriented, Warm

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Focus areas

ADHD, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Immigration, Life Transitions, Panic, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Relationship Concerns, Self-Harm, Sleep, Stress, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Students

Years of Experience

5+

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I have a great passion for bringing healing to individuals who have been through traumatic and stressful experiences.

License number

#113631

Therapy style

I graduated from San Diego State University and obtained a BA in Psychology and an MS in Counseling. I've gained experience working with families and adults. I also have experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, grief, and loss as well as other emotional concerns. I implement Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy to help individuals restore their overall well-being and functioning. I have a great passion for bringing healing to individuals who have been through traumatic and stressful experiences. I have experience strengthening and supporting individuals who were facing traumatic events during their careers in the military. By facilitating individual therapy, I have developed the essential skills of being supportive, empathetic, and culturally sensitive with a focus on helping families to achieve their treatment goals. I am a bilingual speaker in both English and Spanish.

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-focused

Education

MS - Counseling, San Diego State University

Interests

I enjoy a variety of healthy activities such as going for walks, hiking, spending time with friends and family members, as well as sightseeing.