Arturo Vargas, LCSW
Bilingual LCSW specializing in trauma and relationships
- Trauma and abuse
- Family and relationships
- English and Spanish
About Arturo Vargas
Arturo Vargas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CA LCSW 27705) with seven years of clinical experience working with children, youth, and adults facing trauma and a range of life challenges. He has supported people managing depression, anxiety, grief, addictive behaviors, relationship conflict, and the stressors that come with caregiving, parenting, career transitions, and other major life changes.
His practice is grounded in a client-centered, integrative, and recovery-oriented approach that emphasizes a person's strengths rather than focusing only on deficits. Arturo blends evidence-informed methods such as Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused approaches, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients develop healthier coping skills, clearer communication, and stronger boundaries. This combination is applied with attention to cultural context and the unique values of each person.
Arturo is bilingual and bicultural and offers support to BIPOC and LGBT communities. He works with families and individuals on issues ranging from abandonment and adoption concerns to blended family dynamics, codependency, domestic violence recovery, first responder stress, and compassion fatigue. His style is collaborative and respectful, intended to help clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to create lasting interpersonal change.
His practice is grounded in a client-centered, integrative, and recovery-oriented approach that emphasizes a person's strengths rather than focusing only on deficits. Arturo blends evidence-informed methods such as Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused approaches, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients develop healthier coping skills, clearer communication, and stronger boundaries. This combination is applied with attention to cultural context and the unique values of each person.
Arturo is bilingual and bicultural and offers support to BIPOC and LGBT communities. He works with families and individuals on issues ranging from abandonment and adoption concerns to blended family dynamics, codependency, domestic violence recovery, first responder stress, and compassion fatigue. His style is collaborative and respectful, intended to help clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to create lasting interpersonal change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Arturo Vargas have?
Arturo Vargas has 7 years of experience.
Is Arturo Vargas a licensed therapist?
Yes. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). License details: CA LCSW 27705.
In which languages does Arturo Vargas provide therapy?
Therapy is offered in English and Spanish.
Where is Arturo Vargas located?
California.
How can I work with Arturo Vargas as my therapist?
You can work with Arturo Vargas through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Arturo Vargas work with international clients?
Yes, Arturo Vargas works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Arturo Vargas cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy
Arturo commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on creating an accepting, nonjudgmental environment where the client's own priorities and strengths guide the work. This approach is helpful for building trust, improving self-esteem, and exploring relationship or identity concerns.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another core method he uses. CBT helps people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and patterns, and it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and behavioral challenges. Exercises and practical tools from CBT adapt easily to remote sessions.
Motivational Interviewing offers a collaborative, goal-oriented style that supports people who are ambivalent about change, including those facing addiction, health behavior shifts, or major life transitions. It emphasizes respect for the client’s autonomy and readiness to change.
Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Arturo works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - provide flexibility for scheduling and the ability to connect from different locations. These formats can make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and access care across distances while working with licensed professionals and therapists.