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Stef Vargas

Therapist
6 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

Choosing to start therapy is a brave step toward the life you want, and I am here to ensure you don’t have to walk the path alone. My approach is rooted in empathy and collaboration; I believe that you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to provide the specialized tools and safe space needed to help you navigate it. Whether we are working through the complexities of trauma, exploring identity, or managing the weight of anxiety, my goal is for you to feel truly seen, heard, and empowered in every session.

My approach to therapy

My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you feel heard and understood. I use a blend of CBT and person-centered therapy to help you navigate anxiety, depression, and life transitions. With over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults, I am uniquely positioned to support parents at every stage. I offer practical tools, insight, and parenting support to help you feel more confident, balanced, and connected.

What you can expect from me

In our first session, we’ll work together to clarify your goals and define what progress and success will look like. We’ll briefly explore both conscious barriers that may be getting in the way and begin outlining a treatment plan to guide our work. Throughout the process, we’ll remain flexible and adjust as your needs evolve.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Hispanic, Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Solution Oriented, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    6 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Lehman College of the City University of New York
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Stress management, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strategic Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, Structural Family, Positive Psychology, Behavioral, Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Attachment Based Family Therapy, Strength-Based, Psychoanalytic, Schema, Child-Parent Psychotherapy
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Children, Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English, Spanish