
Claudia Hernandez Vargas
(
She/Her/Ella
)
LCSW
Works With:
Base Rate: $155/60-minute billable counseling session (53+ minutes of service)
Couples/Families Rate, if needed: $170/60-minute billable counseling session



Base Rate: $155/60-minute billable counseling session (53+ minutes of service)
Couples/Families Rate, if needed: $170/60-minute billable counseling session


As a Latina woman I strive to increase mental health access and remove the stigma in my community. I have experienced first hand the lack of knowledge regarding mental health and the benefits from learning more about it. I enjoy being able to teach others what therapy is and what it can look like. Being able to witness a client begin to recognize their hidden strengths and potential is a very rewarding experience. I approach therapy with authenticity, I am a relational person and that will show in my sessions. I enjoy providing a space free of judgement where individuals can explore different areas of their life while feeling in control. I often share, therapy is us in a car, I am simply the passenger with directions but you drive the car. Then we make a stop, I get dropped off and you continue on your journey feeling more confident. We don’t rush, we adapt and we learn, that is what therapy will feel like with me. A Mexican turned into a Mexican Austinite! I cherish and value my culture deeply while being raised in Austin from a young age. I have navigated two cultures and it has helped me become the well rounded person I am today. Outside of work I enjoy traveling and learning from other cultures, finding and exploring trails in the Austin area, and simply reading a good book!
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Texas at Austin.
“La vida es muy corta como para no mostrar tus sentimientos.” “A veces para sonreír hay que llorar, cierra los ojos y aprende a volar.”

