Priscilla Varga, MS

Priscilla Varga was born in Los Angeles, California, and spent her formative years in Guatemala City, Central America. Her early life in Guatemala shaped her understanding of diverse cultures and the importance of cultural sensitivity, an aspect that would become a cornerstone of her career in healthcare. At the age of 17, Priscilla returned to California, where she embarked on her academic journey, marking the beginning of her path toward a career in healthcare.

Priscilla pursued her education with dedication, culminating in her completion of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program and certification in 2024. Throughout her education and career, she has been committed to delivering exceptional care to patients from a variety of backgrounds. With her extensive training and hands-on experience, she recognizes that effective healthcare requires collaboration among multidisciplinary teams. She believes that the key to providing the best care lies in communication, compassion, cultural sensitivity, and adherence to best practices.

Her professional journey has reinforced the importance of patient education in improving mental health outcomes. Priscilla is deeply committed to creating environments where patients feel empowered to disclose their mental health challenges without fear of judgment. She understands that the reduction of stigma surrounding mental health is critical to improving overall care and ensuring that people from all walks of life receive the help they need.

Priscilla’s approach to healthcare is driven by a philosophy of delivering patient-centric and culturally sensitive care. She is an advocate for increased accessibility to mental health services, especially for marginalized communities that have historically faced barriers to care. With a commitment to promoting justice and fairness, Priscilla strives to eliminate healthcare disparities and combat the stigma that often surrounds mental health challenges.

Guided by empathetic and holistic principles, Priscilla works to create a safe space where both mental health providers and patients can overcome traditional barriers to accessing care. Through her work, she aspires to build a future where mental healthcare is universally accessible, compassionate, and free from prejudice.