Founder & Clinical Psychologist
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in the treatment of adolescent and adult depression, trauma, emotional dysregulation, and anxiety. I have expertise working with youths and adults struggling with suicidal and self-harming thoughts and behaviors.
I have extensive experience providing individually tailored, culturally responsive evidence-based treatment. My therapeutic approach is strengths-based to support my flexible delivery of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Behavioral Therapy. I offer individual, family, and group therapy.
I completed my doctoral training at the University of Southern California, my internship at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center, and my postdoctoral fellowship at UCLA. I have experience working in primary care, specialty outpatient, intensive outpatient, residential, emergency department, and school-based settings. I am an LGBTQ affirming provider and have experience providing gender affirming therapy. Proveo terapia en español.
Sylvanna Vargas, PhD, MPH
Clinical Psychologist