I’m so glad you found me!
My name is Nancy Vargas, (she/her/hers) and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Denver, Colorado. I work with stressed-out teens and adults who are looking for support in navigating the experience of anxiety, overwhelm, and burnout that has been brought on by harsh self-judgment and criticism. The stories we tell ourselves about who we are often stem from our lived experiences and history. I truly believe that therapy can be a place to build new ways to approach emotional pain, heal old stories from our minds that keep us stuck in old unworkable patterns, and re-engage in actions that bring us closer to what truly matters. The human spirit is resilient- and I’d love the privilege to walk beside you on your journey to find a more accepting, present, and self-compassionate you.
How we’ll work together:
I integrate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR, mindfulness, and self-compassion approaches in my practice. Our work will not just be typical talk therapy, it will be active. We’ll work to create a sense of safety in your nervous system, identify the ways your mind likes to hook you, build new and flexible ways of approaching painful thoughts and feelings, and heal old wounds that have been feeding your critical mind and leading to struggle and suffering.
Together, we’ll also create a path forward for your life, based on who and what you value, so that you can continue building a rich and meaningful life.
If you are a teen, we'll also have some family therapy sessions so that your family can learn more about ways to support you.
My Professional Background:
I have a decade of experience working with youth, young adults, adults, and families in the community and school settings. Before opening my private practice, I was a school social worker working with high school-aged students. Now, I primarily work with folks over the age of 14 including adults.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CSW.09924928)
University of Denver, MSW 2014
Humboldt State University, BSW 2013
QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Instructor, 2021
EMDR Trained through Kase & CO, 2023
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional through Evergreen Certifications, 2024 (Certification Number: 911531 )
Additional training in evidenced-based approaches, including: Multisystemic Therapy (MST), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). I am also EMDR trained and pursuing certification.