Sarkis Anthony Vartan LCSW

(He/him)

Accepting Clients

21+ years helping adults navigate anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship stress, career pressure, and emotional overwhelm.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Turlock, CA

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Services

About My Clients

My clients are often thoughtful, capable adults who appear to function well while privately carrying anxiety, stress, sadness, burnout, grief, relationship strain, caregiving stress, or life transition challenges. I work well with adults, older adults, healthcare professionals, executives, and caregivers seeking compassionate, practical therapy that offers clarity, insight, emotional support, and meaningful strategies for lasting change.

My Background and Approach

With more than 37 years of behavioral health experience across private practice, crisis intervention, healthcare leadership, and complex clinical settings, I bring both clinical expertise and real-world perspective to therapy. I work with adults and older adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, grief, relationship challenges, caregiver strain, health-related emotional stress, and major life transitions. My approach is collaborative, practical, and insight-oriented. Therapy should not feel vague or aimless. Together, we identify patterns, clarify what is keeping you stuck, and develop meaningful strategies that support emotional resilience, healthier relationships, and lasting change. I also understand the unique pressures faced by healthcare professionals, executives, caregivers, and high-responsibility individuals balancing demanding personal and professional lives.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe every person deserves dignity, respect, and compassionate care, regardless of their background or circumstances. Seeking support is a sign of strength. I value authenticity, accountability, resilience, and personal growth. Therapy works best when clients feel emotionally safe, respected, and free from judgment. My role is not to tell you who to be, but to help you better understand yourself, strengthen your coping, and create meaningful change aligned with your values and goals. I welcome individuals from diverse cultural, personal, and professional backgrounds and am committed to creating a thoughtful, respectful, collaborative therapeutic experience.

Client Focus

Languages
English, Farsi

Qualifications

License
LCSW, State of California · #LCSW 22278
Supervision
Provides supervision to apprentice therapists · currently accepting supervisees
Years in practice
22 years

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross of California
  • Cigna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Quest Behavioral Health

I offer online counseling in the following states:

I have experience with the following

  • Christianity

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
In-person & Telehealth
Both available

Location

Primary Location

2930 Geer Road
Suite 247
Turlock, CA 95382
2095351133
Open in Google Maps ↗ · GPS: 37.519739°, -120.8473261°

At A Glance

  • Experience: 22 years of practice
  • Languages: English, Farsi
  • Rate: $80 - 120/session

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2930 Geer Road
Suite 247
Turlock, CA 95382

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