Business Details
10 Years
experience
Trauma-Informed Therapy for Relationship Healing
Vargas, Ellie is a licensed clinical social worker dedicated to helping individuals heal childhood trauma and improve relational dynamics. With over two decades of experience, our practice integrates trauma research, neuroscience, and the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model to address root causes of emotional patterns. We specialize in supporting women who struggle with self-esteem, relationship challenges, and coping mechanisms developed from adverse childhood experiences.Our approach emphasizes authenticity, compassionate self-awareness, and systemic healing rather than surface-level behavioral changes. As an IFSI-approved consultant with advanced training, we provide both client therapy and professional consultation services tailored to individual needs. Our Berkeley-based practice offers virtual, hybrid, and in-office sessions for California residents.
Services
Individual Therapy
IFS Consultation
Trauma Counseling
Relationship Therapy
Professional Consultation
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- Specialize in trauma-informed therapy rooted in neuroscience
- Focus on healing root causes, not just symptom management
- Personal experience with childhood trauma informs compassionate care
- Certified IFS clinician with Level 3 training
- Tailored consultation for mental health professionals integrating IFS
Associations and certifications
- Internal Family Systems Institute (IFSI)
Services
Individual Therapy
Tailored psychotherapy sessions addressing childhood trauma's impact on adult relationships. Combines Internal Family Systems methodology with neuroscience principles to cultivate self-compassion and break destructive patterns. Designed for clients seeking authentic connection through systemic healing rather than behavioral modification.
IFS Consultation
Professional guidance for mental health practitioners integrating the Internal Family Systems model. Focuses on clinical application, personal system reflection, and unblending techniques to enhance therapeutic presence. Includes case review and confidence-building strategies for complex client situations using evidence-based trauma frameworks.
People
Vargas, Ellie
Therapist
Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in trauma healing and relationship therapy. Combines personal experience with childhood trauma recovery and professional expertise in Internal Family Systems methodology to help clients achieve authentic connection.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We specialize in individual therapy using the Internal Family Systems model to address childhood trauma's impact on adult relationships.
Do you accept new clients?
Our practice is currently full for therapy clients, but we maintain a waitlist for future openings.
Are virtual sessions available?
Yes, we offer virtual and hybrid therapy sessions for California residents in addition to in-office appointments.
What are your professional credentials?
We are a licensed clinical social worker (CA LCSW #26233) and IFSI-approved consultant with Level 3 training in the Internal Family Systems model.
