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Laura Adriana Penalver-Vargas, PsyD
I speak: English, Spanish
My gender: Female
Where I practice
About me
I was born in California. My parents and I relocated to Washington state when I was young. Today, I consider myself a Washingtonian. My husband and I live in Puyallup. In our free time, we enjoy spending time with our children and family.
About my practice
My decision to return to graduate school and pursue a degree in clinical psychology was born from a lifelong interest in psychology and compelled by my work as an administrator in a pediatric clinic serving primarily low-income and Spanish speaking families. I speak Spanish fluently and as a bilingual psychologist, I find great satisfaction taking an active role in the health care process and working with diverse clients to help meet their mental health and wellness needs. Joining Kaiser Permanente affords me the opportunity to collaborate with a team of excellent providers and staff members who share in the commitment to provide quality mental health services. My work is informed by a firm belief in the power of early assessment and detection, preventive care, and the promotion of strengths and competencies. I also believe in a collaborative approach to mental health care. My clinical interests include developmental psychology and supporting efforts that cultivate healthy communities.
How I thrive
As a parent of 4 children, I have many interests that reflect those of my children: soccer, school projects, and often, the latest Marvel movie. I also enjoy reading, jogging, baking, and gardening. My community involvement includes conducting psycho-educational seminars and working with organizations providing services for the homeless, refugees, and asylum seekers. I stay physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually healthy by trying to eat nutritiously, jogging, and volunteering in my community.
My office
Referral requirements
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Medical groups, locations, and plans
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan - Wa
Kaiser Permanente at Tacoma Mall Office Bldg
Plans and networks accepted
- Access PPO
- Boeing HMO Network
- Core
- Elect PPO
- Medicare Advantage HMO Anchor IND Part D
- Medicare Advantage HMO Group
- Medicare Advantage HMO GRP Part D
- Medicare Advantage HMO IND Part D
- Medicare Advantage HMO Individual
- Microsoft
- Options
- Options Federal
- Providence Caregivers
- SoundChoice
- Summit PPO
- Swedish Caregivers
- Virtual Plus - Connect Network
Contact information
- Fax - Mental Health Svcs
- 253-476-6547
- Fax - Speech, Language & Learning Services
- 253-476-6551
- Mental Health Svcs
- 253-476-6500
- Speech, Language & Learning Services
- 253-476-6550
My training, certifications & licensing
Professional school
Argosy University - SeattleJoined Kaiser Permanente
2019Provider ID
053308License information
Look up this clinician’s credentials at the Washington State Department of Health website.
License information
Look up this clinician’s credentials at the Washington State Department of Health website.
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1336579424Cultural Competency Training (CCT)
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12/22/2025