Susana Mejia-Vargas, LCSW

Susana Mejia-Vargas is a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who focuses on helping people affected by unresolved trauma. She speaks English and Spanish and aims to help clients understand how past events show up now as anxiety, sleep problems, irritability, or hopelessness. Susana emphasizes practical support and clear steps toward feeling steadier day to day.

She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and tailors sessions to each person’s needs. Sessions often begin with learning how the body and mind respond to stress so they can choose helpful tools together. Susana pays close attention to attachment and identity concerns, especially in situations related to adoption and foster care.

Her work also addresses grief, family tensions, self-esteem, and relationship patterns that cause repeated stress. She helps people name painful experiences and then practices ways to cope, communicate, and rebuild purpose. She also supports those dealing with control issues, dependency, and difficulties after separation or domestic violence.

Susana uses active listening to build trust and clear communication as part of therapy. She makes clinical judgements when needed while treating each person as the expert on their own life. The goal is to help clients develop resilience and practical coping skills they can use outside sessions.

If someone is unsure how to begin, Susana encourages taking the first step and reaching out. She works collaboratively to set goals and find approaches that fit each person’s situation and values.

Approaches that guide online work and healing

Susana uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on understanding and changing how trauma affects daily life. Cognitive behavioral approaches involve identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve sleep. Narrative work helps people tell their story in a way that separates them from painful events and can ease shame or confusion about identity.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Susana will discuss options, listen to your goals, and adapt methods as you go so the work fits your needs and preferences. Together you decide what feels most helpful and make adjustments over time.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people keep consistent appointments despite a hectic schedule. Ask about format and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire so practical arrangements match your routine.