Online

John Vargas, M.A., AMFT, APCC

Cultural Identities

About John Vargas, M.A., AMFT, APCC

Currently accepting new clients!

Did you know that only 36% of Latinx individuals in the U.S. receive mental health services? 

Are you looking for a space to express how you actually feel? Looking for self-improvement but not sure where to start?

Hey! My name is John Vargas (he/him/él), and I’m a Latino male therapist. As a son of immigrant parents, I get the unique cultural and systemic stressors our community faces. I have therapy experience working with teens, young adults, and adults. I specialize in Latino/e/x young men’s and men’s mental health, focusing on emotional expression, identity, vulnerability, self-discovery, and relationships. My approach is culturally and LGBTQIA+ affirming, while blending cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based approaches. I’m trauma-informed and trained in Attachment-Focused EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy.

I offer 100% telehealth therapy sessions via video only for anyone physically located in California.

We’re in-network with many insurance providers, including Medi-Cal plans! If your insurance is not covered, paying out of pocket is an option.

Reach out for more information or with any questions! I’ll get back to you ASAP.

——

I’m a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT#139997) and a Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC#14046) under the supervision of Martha Saavedra, LCSW#84922

– John Vargas, M.A., AMFT, APCC

Techniques/Modalities

  • Attachment Informed Therapy
  • Client-Centered
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • EMDR
  • Gottman Method
  • LGBTQ+ Affirmative
  • Meditation
  • Person Centered Therapy
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Strengths Based
  • Trauma-Informed

Specialties

  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Challenges
  • Career Counseling
  • Codependency
  • College Students
  • Communication Issues
  • Cultural Identity
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • First Generation
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief & Loss
  • Identity
  • Identity Issues
  • Immigrant Communities
  • LGBTQ+
  • LGBTQ+ Affirmative
  • Life Transitions
  • Machismo
  • Polyamory and Non-monogamous Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress Management
  • Trauma and PTSD

Office Details

  • Free Consultation
  • Online Services
  • Sliding Scale

Licenses

License

Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT)

License Number

AMFT139997

State Issued

California

License

Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC)

License Number

APCC14046

State Issued

California

Education

Azusa Pacific University
  • Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Emphasis in Clinical Practice, Minors in Criminal Justice and Multicultural Leadership Studies

States Licensed In

California

Fees

Fees

$125 per session

Insurance

Aetna
Aetna- Medicare
Anthem
Anthem Blue Cross
Anthem Blue Cross MediCal
Anthem BlueCross- Medical
Anthem BlueCross/BlueShield
Anthem Medi-cal
Blue Cross
Blue Cross/Blue Shield HMO
Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO
Blue Shield
Blue Shield of CA - Medi-Cal
Blue Shield of CA - Medicare
Blue Shield of California
BlueCross/ BlueShield
Carelon
CIGNA
Evernorth by Cigna
GEHA – United Healthcare Shared Services (UHSS)
Gold Coast Health Plan
Health Net
HealthNet Medical
LA Care
Magellan
Medi-Cal
MediCal_ Molina
MHN
MHNNet Behavioral Health
Molina
Optum
Sliding Scale
TRICARE
TRIWEST
UHC Student Resources
UHC-UBH
UMR
United Health/Optum (EAP Only)
United Health/Optum - Medicare
United Healthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna- Medicare
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross MediCal
  • Anthem BlueCross- Medical
  • Anthem BlueCross/BlueShield
  • Anthem Medi-cal
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield HMO
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO
  • Blue Shield
  • Blue Shield of CA - Medi-Cal
  • Blue Shield of CA - Medicare
  • Blue Shield of California
  • BlueCross/ BlueShield
  • Carelon
  • CIGNA
  • Evernorth by Cigna
  • GEHA – United Healthcare Shared Services (UHSS)
  • Gold Coast Health Plan
  • Health Net
  • HealthNet Medical
  • LA Care
  • Magellan
  • Medi-Cal
  • MediCal_ Molina
  • MHN
  • MHNNet Behavioral Health
  • Molina
  • Optum
  • Sliding Scale
  • TRICARE
  • TRIWEST
  • UHC Student Resources
  • UHC-UBH
  • UMR
  • United Health/Optum (EAP Only)
  • United Health/Optum - Medicare
  • United Healthcare Shared Services
  • UnitedHealthcare
Book an appointment

Product not available

“Your email will be sent to the mental health professional. Latinx Therapy does not read your email. Please note that email communication may not be entirely secure. Sending an email through this page does not guarantee that the recipient will receive, read, or respond to it and spam filters could prevent its delivery. We recommend you follow-up via the mental health therapist’s practice if you do not hear back.”

If this is an emergency do not use this form. Call 911 or your nearest hospital.

Practice Details

Therapist Languages

English Only

Services For

Individuals

Client Age

Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19)
Young Adults (18-25)
Adults

Migration Background

Child of Immigrants

Inclusion of individual and group practices on our website does not mean we directly endorse or recommend their services. All of our members offer a free consultation and we recommend screening any and all potential therapists before beginning your therapy services. For any issues, please contact us via email. Therapists listed practice independently.

Latinx Therapy Circle Business Card Circle for website
Newsletter/Infórmate:
Subscription Form

Ⓒ Copyright 2025 Latinx Therapy 

Therapists Contact Form

“Your email will be sent to the mental health professional. Latinx Therapy does not read your email. Please note that email communication may not be entirely secure. Sending an email through this page does not guarantee that the recipient will receive, read, or respond to it and spam filters could prevent its delivery. We recommend you follow-up via the mental health therapist’s practice if you do not hear back.”

If this is an emergency do not use this form. Call 911 or your nearest hospital.