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Chelsea Vargas, LCSW

Grounded, trauma-informed support for lasting change
  • Trauma-informed collaborative care
  • CBT and DBT skills
  • Adults 18 and older

About Chelsea Vargas

Chelsea Vargas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a licensed mental health professional trained to support adults age 18 and older. With experience across outpatient care, hospital environments, and crisis settings, she has worked alongside people facing overlapping mental health and substance use concerns, major life transitions, relationship stress, and the effects of trauma.

Her work is trauma-informed, strengths-based, and collaborative, with an emphasis on meeting clients where they are while building practical skills for everyday life. Chelsea integrates evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), while also making room for deeper reflection, emotional processing, and long-term personal growth. She views each person as the expert of their own story and focuses on helping clients develop insight, strengthen coping tools, and reconnect with a steadier sense of self.

Chelsea’s clinical focus includes co-occurring disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. She strives to offer a grounded, supportive space that feels genuine and steady, so clients can show up as they are, work through what is weighing on them, and move toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIntellectual disabilityLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual dysfunctionSmoking / vaping cessationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Chelsea Vargas have?

Chelsea Vargas has 3 years of experience providing therapy.

Is Chelsea Vargas a licensed therapist?

Yes. Chelsea Vargas is a licensed therapist and holds the credential LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). Her license is TX LCSW 109567.

In which languages does Chelsea Vargas provide therapy?

Chelsea Vargas provides therapy in English.

Where is Chelsea Vargas located?

Chelsea Vargas is located in Texas.

How can I work with Chelsea Vargas as my therapist?

You can work with Chelsea Vargas through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and scheduling.

Does Chelsea Vargas work with international clients?

Yes. Chelsea Vargas works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Chelsea Vargas cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Evidence-Based Tools, Delivered Through Online Therapy

Chelsea Vargas integrates practical, research-supported approaches that can translate well to online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and replacing them with more balanced perspectives, while also practicing concrete behaviors that support day-to-day coping. It is often used to help people manage stress, anxiety, low mood, and difficult life transitions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for navigating intense emotions and improving relationships. DBT commonly emphasizes mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for people who feel overwhelmed or stuck in reactive patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Chelsea works collaboratively with clients to clarify goals, understand what has and has not been helpful in the past, and choose tools that fit personal needs and preferences. The focus can shift over time as insight grows and new challenges arise.

Online therapy also offers flexibility in how sessions happen. Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to stay engaged in therapy while balancing work, family responsibilities, travel, or changing schedules.

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