Vanessa Vargas, MS, MA, LPCC
Professional BackgroundI believe people can change and heal through talk therapy. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental, and warm environment where my clients can become the individuals they want to be. My therapeutic style is an integration of psychodynamic, humanistic, and interpersonal therapies, while always holding cultural identities and values. I use mind/body-based practices to help individuals build coping skills, reduce stress, and increase their sense of connectedness to themselves and others. I assist my clients in identifying barriers, maximizing their strengths, and building self-compassion from a position of empathy and genuineness. My clinical and research interests are at the intersection of culture, identity, trauma, relationship dynamics, spirituality, and mental wellness.
I am a bilingual (English, Spanish) licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) in Columbus, Ohio. I provide individual and couples' counseling for adults in-person and online (telehealth). I earned a Master of Science in Clinical and Counseling Psychology with a focus on Trauma Studies from Chestnut Hill College (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania). I have a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from the Georgia School of Professional Psychology (Atlanta, Georgia). I completed a Doctoral Internship in Professional Psychology at the University of Maine Counseling Center (Orono, Maine). My clinical experience over the last several years includes college counseling centers, neuropsychological testing, and private practice work. Prior to full time private practice work, I was a Senior Staff Therapist / Latinx Specialist at The Ohio State University Counseling and Consultation Service. I am a member of the American Counseling Association, the National Latinx Psychological Association, and the Ohio Psychological Association. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, watching movies, reading, spending time with my family, friends, and dogs, and trying new things. |
Vanessa Vargas, MS, MA, LPCC
Professional Clinical Counselor t | 614.636.2782 @| [email protected] Mornings, afternoons, and evening appointments available Monday through Friday. Reach out for availability. 
|