Antonina (Nina) Vargas

Antonina (Nina) Vargas (she/her) holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College and has specialized training in Couples Therapy from the Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy. As a Colombian-American therapist, Nina brings a rich cultural perspective to her practice. Before becoming a therapist, she studied theater, a background that enhances her ability to explore the complex narratives of her clients' lives.

For therapeutic work to be successful, clients must feel safe with and respected by their therapist. Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, life transitions, the effects of trauma, difficult relationships, or are unsure of your therapeutic goals, Nina is committed to fostering a safe environment to identify areas to promote change and transformation.

For couples seeking therapy, Nina offers a compassionate and collaborative approach to help partners deepen their connection and manage conflicts. She is dedicated to helping couples uncover the sources of their struggles, explore the deeper roots of repetitive patterns, improve communication, and enhance intimacy.

Drawing from a range of approaches—including Emotionally Focused Therapy, Attachment Theory, Psychodynamic Theory, and Somatic Therapies—Nina creates a supportive, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their experiences and develop new ways of understanding themselves and, for couples, each other.