Gertrudis Vargas -Positive Minds Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Chula Vista, CA 91910
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Telehealth (Video) Only. My name is Gertrudis and I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 14 years of experience. My clinical expertise is in working with children, teenagers, and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, and stress. I also have much experience in helping people dealing with relationship problems, life transitions, grief, trauma and parenting challenges. My aim is to provide a safe and non-judgmental environment to help clients become empowered in managing overwhelming feelings such as sever stress, anxiety and depression.
I utilize different interventions and techniques from different evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Play Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. I am certified in the Positive Parenting Program, which is shown to improve parent and child relationships.
I aspire to provide clients with guidance and support to resolve challenges and problems. Together, we can identify your internal resources and strengths, leading to meaningful and lasting positive life changes. I will be honored to respond to your phone call, discuss your concerns, and arrange an initial consultation.
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Let's Connect (619) 492-7323
Managed by Grow Therapy. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $130
- Pay by American Express, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- All Savers
- AvMed
- Blue Shield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna - Medicare
- Elevance
- Golden Rule
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- Surest (formerly Bind)
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
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Gertrudis Vargas -Positive Minds Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / LMFT 113631 Gertrudis Vargas -Positive Minds Counseling
- In Practice for 16 Years
- Attended San Diego State University , Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy , Graduated 2010
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Peer Relationships
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Career Counseling
- Child or Adolescent
- Coping Skills
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Obesity
- Parenting
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Weight Loss
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused
Location
Additional Location
Los Angeles, CA 90071
(619) 492-7323Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods
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Gertrudis Vargas -Positive Minds Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT