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Executive Director, Clinical Director

Melissa Vargas, LMSW, CCS, CAADC, C-DBT

Biography

I have been working in the human services field since 2008, and with MVA Behavioral Health Services since 2020. I completed my Master's Degree in clinical social work in 2013.

In my clinical work I have specialized in working with individuals who have been diagnosed with severe and persistent mental health and/or substance use disorders. My therapeutic specialties include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness-Based cognitive Therapy, and Motivation Enhancement Therapy.

I have been a Certified Clinical Supervisor since 2023. As a clinical supervisor my approach includes focusing on professional development, understanding of ethical and legal issues, increasing awareness of cultural diversity and implicit bias, clinical case formulation and exploration of therapeutic approach, creation of healthy professional boundaries, and maintenance of self-care strategies.

Personally, I work to maintain work-life balance by spending time with family, playing games, and watching tv series.

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