Chelsea Vargas, LCSW

Chelsea Vargas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides therapy to adults 18 and older. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety while also addressing co-occurring substance use and the fallout of trauma. Chelsea uses a straightforward, practical style so people can start using tools right away.

She has three years of experience across outpatient clinics, hospitals, and crisis settings. That background informs her work with people facing life transitions, relationship struggles, grief, and addiction. Chelsea aims to meet each person where they are and build on their strengths.

Her approach is trauma-informed and collaborative. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach skills for managing overwhelming thoughts and emotions. Sessions mix skill practice, emotional processing, and reflection so changes can stick.

Chelsea emphasizes that the person in therapy is the expert on their life. She supports clients in uncovering patterns, trying new coping strategies, and reconnecting with their values and sense of self. The goal is practical change that fits day-to-day life.

People who come for help can expect a grounded, supportive space where they are heard and guided toward clearer choices. Chelsea works with concerns such as addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes. Her work also addresses attachment concerns, communication problems, and challenges related to postpartum adjustment and veteran issues.

How CBT and DBT Shape Online Work

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and practice new ways of responding to reduce anxiety and stress.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal skills. It can be useful when strong emotions or relationship conflicts make everyday life hard.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Chelsea will work collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean focusing on skill practice, spending time on emotional processing, or combining both approaches over several sessions.

Confirm the session formats before booking so you know how sessions are scheduled. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for consistent follow-up after crises or transitions. It also supports regular skill practice between sessions and makes it simpler to attend brief check-ins when life gets hectic.