Yashia Vargas (she/her/ella)

LCSW
Accepting Clients

Hi there! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience helping kids, teens, and their families.

Clinical Social Worker in California

Services
  • Individual
  • Child
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

I help youth who are feeling sad, anxious, overwhelmed, or going through a big change in their life. Whether a child is navigating anxiety, depression, emotional outbursts, social challenges, or simply needs a safe space to process life’s complexities, I’m here to help guide that journey with compassion, empathy, and creativity.

My Background and Approach

I earned my Master’s degree from the University of Southern California (USC) School of Social Work, where I built a strong foundation in clinical practice and child development. My approach is highly individualized and collaborative. I tailor each treatment plan to the unique needs, strengths, and goals of the child or teen I’m working with. No two clients are alike, so I draw from a range of evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), play therapy, and expressive art therapy to support growth, emotional regulation, and resilience.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Attachment Theory
  • Exposure Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Expressive Art Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Play Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Depression
Other Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Body Image Issues
  • Child Issues
  • Depression
  • Grief or Loss
  • Racial Identity
  • Self-Esteem
  • Teen Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • UnitedHealthcare
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 12 years of practice
  • Languages: Español
  • Rate: $100/session

Reach out to Yashia