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 with anxiety, depression, and trauma.
I truly believe that therapy can be a place to develop 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 of walking 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), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, mindfulness, and self-compassion approaches in my practice. Our work will not be typical talk therapy; it will be active. We’ll work to create a sense of safety in your nervous system, identify ways your mind likes to hook you, and build new and flexible approaches to anxiety, depression, and trauma. If you’ve experienced trauma, and we find it impacts how you are living now, we’ll also integrate trauma processing work as part of our therapeutic journey together.
Together, we’ll create a path forward for your life based on who and what you value, allowing you to continue building a rich and meaningful life.
If you are a teen, we'll also incorporate some family therapy sessions so that your family can learn more about how to support you.
My Professional Background:
I have over 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
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.