Mental Health Now

About Mental Health Now

My Philosophy

I like to think that I started my medical career in the summer of 2008, when I began working at a vitamin company in Southern Arizona. I started manufacturing vitamins and became fascinated with pharmaceuticals and medicine. I have a passion for helping others and provide patients with education first and treatment later. I am patient centered and provide a non-judgmental approach as follows; We are all in this together and can make each other better. See you soon!

SPECIALIZED TRAINING

I was a fellow in the ASU Interdisciplinary Training Academy (2020-2021) which focused on the opioid epidemic, effective ways to care for people who use drugs, and resources for people and families impacted by addiction.

I'm also certified in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) and received formal clinical training from The Transpersonal Research Institute of Psychotherapeutic Psychedelics (Tucson, AZ).

My Experience

Welcome, my name is Ramses Vargas and I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, practicing through the life-span. I have 14 years of healthcare experience and started as a nursing assistant in 2012. I have worked in many capacities with underserved mental populations in prisons, jails, detention centers, hospice, in-patient psychiatric units, and crisis response centers. I have experience with children ages 6+ and accept patients through the lifespan. I enjoy reading and learning about psychiatry and constantly share insights with patients.

I obtained my Associate in Nursing at Central Arizona Community College, Bachelors of Nursing from Grand Canyon University, and Doctorate of Nursing Practice from the Arizona State University. I was born in Mexico, raised in California, Nevada, and Arizona. I also am fluent in Spanish and welcome all languages via translation devices.

I have extensive training and experience working with underserved populations (SMI) in Phoenix, Tucson, and Mesa Arizona. I believe Mental Health Care is a right and work towards decreasing mental health stigmas. This is why I named the practice Mental Health Now. I am also proud to have weekend openings to make appointments more convenient.