Welcome !
It takes great courage and vulnerability to reach out and ask for help when struggling or faced with adversities in life so I want to acknowledge that you have taken a very brave first step by looking into therapy and prioritizing your mental health.
My name is Angelique Vargas, I am a licensed clinical social worker in New York with 7 years of professional work experience.
I view psychotherapy as a creative, collaborative process between client and therapist. I value the uniqueness of each individual client and strive to create an environment of trust, compassion, respect and empathy. I have experience helping clients cope with addictions, trauma and abuse, psychiatric disorders, personality disorders, anxiety, & depression.
I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I am a strengths-based, person centered psychotherapist. My style is interactive, authentic and warm. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes strength. I am here to assist and support you on this journey.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, Antisocial Personality, Codependency, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Guilt and shame, Mood disorders , Personality Disorders, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
NY LCSW 093403