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Sylvanna Vargas, PhD, MPH

Clinical Psychologist Collective Mental Health
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Self-Harming, Suicidal Ideation,

Introduction

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in the treatment of adolescent and adult depression, trauma, emotional dysregulation, and anxiety. I have expertise working with youths and adults struggling with suicidal and self-harming thoughts and behaviors. I have extensive experience providing individually tailored, culturally responsive evidence-based treatment. My therapeutic approach is strengths-based to support my flexible delivery of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Behavioral Therapy. I offer individual, family, and group therapy. I completed my doctoral training at the University of Southern California, my internship at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center, and my postdoctoral fellowship at UCLA. I have experience working in primary care, specialty outpatient, intensive outpatient, residential, emergency department, and school-based settings. I am an LGBTQ affirming provider and have experience providing gender affirming therapy. Proveo terapia en español.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY Hispanic/Latinx

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Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments

Licenses

  • Ph. D. #PSY34352 (CA)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Families
  • Groups
  • Classes

Communities

  • Racial Justice/Equity
  • Military/Veterans
  • Lesbian, Gay, & Bisexual
  • Trans & Non-Binary

Age groups

  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

Payment options

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  • Psychotherapy, 50 min $250 - $350

Locations

Beverly Hills Office
8500 Wilshire Blvd Suite 740
Beverly Hills, CA 90211-3121
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West Los Angeles Office
1849 Sawtelle Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025-7013
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Frequently asked questions

Is Sylvanna Vargas, PhD, MPH accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Sylvanna Vargas, PhD, MPH is currently accepting new clients but has not enabled online booking.
Does Sylvanna Vargas, PhD, MPH offer telehealth appointments? Sylvanna Vargas, PhD, MPH does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Sylvanna Vargas, PhD, MPH specialize in? Sylvanna Vargas, PhD, MPH specializes in the following areas: Anxiety, Depression, Self-Harming, Suicidal Ideation, and Trauma.
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