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Brande Vargas LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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Click on the "Schedule Appointment" button below and follow the instructions.
Please make every effort to keep your appointment or give 24 hours notice if you cannot attend so others can use the time!

Schedule Appointment

Each session runs approximately 52 minutes. Reimbursement may be available from individual insurance companies--check with your provider. Rates are determined by the individual therapist and special arrangements can be made with churches and organizations. Brade's fee: $140.

“Change is possible. I can provide a sacred space to guide you on your distinct journey toward growth, acceptance, and empowerment so you can live your most authentic life.”

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Specialties

Specialties:

• Individuals
• Couples
• Adolescents and youth
• Pregnancy and postpartum issues
• Women’s issues

A Commitment to Education that's Ongoing

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Graduated:

• BA Psychology- Salisbury University, Maryland 2001
• Masters in Social Work, Child & Family focus, CSU Stanislaus, California 2006
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker, #LCSW68661, since 2015
• Emerging Leadership Development Program (certificate) - 2021
• Perinatal Mental Health- Certification (certificate)- in progress

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Committed to Professional Development

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 “We never stop learning. I believe there is always something to learn not only from my peers but from my clients as well. Every day is a chance to learn something new.”

Professional Development: (Memberships)

• Downey Park Counseling Associates
• National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
• National Association of Perinatal Social Workers (NAPSW)
• California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists CAMFT
• Postpartum Support International (PSI)

 

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Committed to serve and equip the community.

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· “I am excited to be part of such a diverse group of supportive and encouraging colleagues.”

• Instructor for the Diocese of Stockton
  
• Former mental health clinician for Catholic Charities Diocese of Stockton, Wellness and Family program
  
• Member of St. Vincent de Paul Society
  
• Board member for NAPSW
  
• Community and church volunteer
  
• Private mental health practitioner, Turlock, and Modesto