Compassionate + Inclusive Therapy in Durham, North Carolina
Therapy for the sensitive, overwhelmed, overthinkers.
Feeling anxious, stuck in your head, or “not good enough”? Life can feel heavy and uncertain, but you don’t have to do it alone. Right now, you might be experiencing:
Fear and self-doubt that feel paralyzing, holding you back from being your authentic self and living the life you want.
Life’s obligations pulling you in every direction, leaving little room for joy or rest.
An inner self-critic is loud and persistent, leaving you feeling “not good enough.”
Anxiety around communicating your thoughts, feelings, or boundaries—and frustration when it doesn’t seem to work.
The loneliness and exhaustion of living with a chronic illness that others can’t fully understand
Many of my clients describe feeling stuck in their heads, disconnected from their emotions and bodies, and hard on themselves when they can’t meet impossible expectations. The good news is that shame and anxiety don’t have to be your internal default setting. Together, we’ll gently explore what feels “too much” or “not enough,” and find a new way forward—one rooted in clarity, compassion, and connection.
I specialize in working with individuals navigating…
Anxiety/OCD
Chronic Illness
Trauma
Relationships
Meet Anna Vargas, LCMHC
(she, her, hers)
As a therapist, I help people…
Reconnect with their sense of self-worth beneath layers of doubt and self-criticism.
Step out of fear based cycles to do what’s meaningful and important.
Celebrate the wins, not just fixate on the losses.
Discover what brings joy and connection to their lives.
Listen to their needs without guilt.
Heal from complicated or painful family dynamics.
Feel more confident in how they show up in relationships.
What brings me the most joy as a therapist is connecting with folks on a human to human level, giving others the opportunity to be safely seen, heard, understood and feel a little less alone because I believe that is when real transformation and change happens.
All stories are welcome here.
One of the most important parts about therapy is emotional safety for everybody.
It is of the utmost importance to me that every person I work with feels welcome in the therapy space, no matter their background, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, ability, or body. Discrimination impacts mental health. As the daughter of a Mexican immigrant, I have seen first hand what this impact looks and feels like. It’s a big reason why I do this work. Feeling “othered” because your story is different from the majority is deeply painful. I am dedicated to continuously learning and respecting all cultural backgrounds and increasing my own self-awareness through ongoing reflection, supervision, and education.
Schedule A Free Consultation
Begin your journey towards more self-compassion and understanding today. We’ll explore what you’re looking for and how I can support you to ensure we’re the right fit.