she/her

Gertrudis VargasLMFT

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

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

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

Gertrudis Vargas,

LMFT

License number

#113631

Therapy style

I graduated from San Diego State University with a BA in Psychology and an MS in Counseling, specializing in working with depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, grief, and loss, among other emotional concerns. I've gained experience working with families and adults and have a great passion for bringing healing to individuals who have been through traumatic and stressful experiences. 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 experience strengthening and supporting individuals facing traumatic events during their military careers. By facilitating individual therapy, I have developed essential skills in being supportive, empathetic, and culturally sensitive, with a focus on helping families achieve their treatment goals. I am also a bilingual speaker in both English and Spanish.

Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-focused

Languages Spoken

English, Spanish

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.