Mayra Vargas

Anxiety can feel like a sudden wave, leaving you overwhelmed and stuck in a cycle of racing thoughts that disrupt your sleep and daily life. In our sessions, we’ll work together to identify what’s fueling your worry and teach you practical tools to calm your mind. You’ll learn to challenge negative thoughts and replace them with more positive, realistic ones—helping you feel lighter, more grounded, and more at peace.

Depression can feel like a heavy cloud of sadness and emptiness that drains your energy and hope. It affects how you sleep, eat, and think, making it hard to enjoy life or see a way forward. In our sessions, we’ll work together to lift that weight, rebuild your motivation, and challenge the negative thoughts holding you back. With practical tools and support, you’ll start to feel lighter, more grounded, and more in control—reminding you that you’re not alone on this journey.

I specialize in helping individuals and families adjust to life in a new country, understanding the unique challenges that come with immigration. Whether it’s navigating cultural changes, dealing with feelings of loss or isolation, or managing the stress and uncertainty of the adjustment process, I provide a supportive, compassionate space to explore these experiences. Together, we’ll work on building resilience, finding your sense of belonging, and moving forward with hope and confidence.

I have discovered that the principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy are practical and useful for my clients in their quest to identify the root cause of their problems. I strongly believe that learning the source of uncomfortable emotions associated with anxiety and stress helps to build confidence and enables individuals to confront their problems head-on rather than avoiding them.

Trauma therapy is a gentle and caring way to help you heal from painful experiences. It gives you a safe space to talk about what’s been hard and find ways to feel better. This kind of therapy can help reduce feelings of anxiety, sadness, and stress, while also boosting your confidence and improving your relationships. Many people I work with start to understand their feelings better, let go of shame or guilt, and feel safer and more in control of their lives again.

Person-centered therapy gives you a safe, caring space to talk about what’s on your mind without feeling judged. You’re met with real understanding, kindness, and support—sometimes in a way you may not have felt before. This kind of therapy helps you feel more confident, more connected to yourself, and better able to handle life’s challenges. As you start to feel truly heard and accepted, it becomes easier to make positive changes and move forward in a healthy, meaningful way.

I specialize in helping individuals and families adjust to life in a new country, understanding the unique challenges that come with immigration. Whether it’s navigating cultural changes, dealing with feelings of loss or isolation, or managing the stress and uncertainty of the adjustment process, I provide a supportive, compassionate space to explore these experiences. Together, we’ll work on building resilience, finding your sense of belonging, and moving forward with hope and confidence.

Depression can feel like a heavy cloud of sadness and emptiness that drains your energy and hope. It affects how you sleep, eat, and think, making it hard to enjoy life or see a way forward. In our sessions, we’ll work together to lift that weight, rebuild your motivation, and challenge the negative thoughts holding you back. With practical tools and support, you’ll start to feel lighter, more grounded, and more in control—reminding you that you’re not alone on this journey.