Jonathan Vargas LMHC-D, LPC
Working with me is a collaborative experience. I like to think of it as a road trip. You’re in the driver’s seat. I’m in the passenger seat, helping navigate. You tell me what you’re seeing. What feels confusing. What feels overwhelming. What feels stuck. And together, we figure out where you actually want to go. Sometimes we’ll take a left into childhood, family dynamics, and old stories that shaped you. Sometimes we’ll take a right into present-day tools, boundaries, communication skills, and routines.
You’re the expert in your life, what has worked, what hasn’t and what is important to you now. I bring my psych knowledge, tools, and experience with clients. When we combine these. We can get you where you want to go. People say education is power and I agree, but information alone is useless. When I use my education, it’s not to lecture, instead it’s to empower you to challenge you to integrate it. Once you understand what’s happening in your mind and body, you’re not just reacting anymore. You’re choosing. Sometimes I’ll challenge you. Sometimes you’ll challenge me. That’s part of real collaboration. When I work with someone, I’m committed to this process with you. I’ll show up fully, adapt to who you are, and push you compassionately toward growth. You don’t have to do this alone. Let’s take this road trip together.
Specialties
ADHD Anger management Anxiety Autism Spectrum Disorder Behavioral Issues Bias and Discrimination Body Image Career Concerns Caregiver Support College adjustment Cultural Adjustment Depression Divorce Emotional Regulation Executive Functions Existential Challenges / Crises Family Conflict Gambling Gaming Addiction Gender Identity Grief and Loss Identity Development Immigration Stress Impulse Control Internet Addiction Life Transitions Marital and Premarital counseling Neurodevelopment Disorders Perfectionism Race Based Trauma Racial Identity Relationship Issues Self-esteem Self-harm Sexual Assault Sexual Health Sexuality Sexual Orientation Social Anxiety Social Isolation Stress Stress from Academics Suicidality Trauma & PTSDInsurance & Payment
In-Network Insurance Plans
Paperwork:
I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.
Claim Submission:
I will complete and submit paperwork on your behalf for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.
NPI Number
1821698473Rates
| First session | $200 |
| Ongoing sessions | $200 |
Practice Hours
| Monday | 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | -- |
| Sunday | -- |
Treatment Approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Anti-Oppressive Lens Attachment-based Body positivity Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Compassion Focused Culturally Sensitive Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Eclectic Emotionally Focused Therapy Emotion-focused therapy Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Gottman Method Health at Every Size Internal Family Systems (IFS) Meditation Mindfulness Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Motivational Interviewing Multicultural Narrative Person-Centered Positive Psychology Psychodynamic Relational Somatic Strength-Based Trauma FocusedModalities
IndividualsAge Groups
Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64) Seniors (65+)Communities
Activists Artists Athletes First-Gen Immigrants LGBQ+ Neurodiverse People of Color People with Disabilities STEM Trans non-binary gender fluidMeeting Options
Qualifications
- License(s): NJ-37PC01044200, NY-010859
More About Me
- Languages Spoken: English
- Race(s): Latino, Latinx
- Gender(s): Cisgender, Man
- Sexual Orientation(s): Straight
- Religion(s): Christian, Individual Spiritual Practice