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Lisa Vargo

Therapist · Florida

Lisa Vargo

LCSW

Change-focused licensed social worker

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Career and workplace
  • Grief and loss

About Lisa

Lisa Vargo is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Florida. She helps people handle stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, relationship strain, parenting stress, workplace difficulties, and career questions. She also supports those facing chronic illness, caregiving strain, and major life transitions. She aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about hard feelings and confusing choices. Sessions focus on practical steps a person can try between meetings, along with time to talk through emotions. The tone is encouraging and straightforward, with attention to what the client needs right now. With five years of clinical experience, she has worked with people navigating loss, illness, midlife shifts, and career crossroads. That background informs an approach that balances emotional support with goal-focused conversation. Clients can expect a mix of listening, problem-solving, and planning. Lisa describes therapy as a collaborative process. She helps people identify small changes that add up and coaches them through setbacks. Progress is paced to match a person’s life and responsibilities. For practical next steps, the site’s Start Therapy button begins a short matching questionnaire. That leads to scheduling based on therapist availability and the subscription arrangements that apply.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoaching

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityHospice and end-of-life counselingMidlife crisisPregnancy and childbirthWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

Florida, Utah

Languages

English

How evidence-based techniques fit into online care

Many clinicians use evidence-based therapeutic techniques that combine focused conversation with coping skills and practical tasks. For example, brief problem-focused work helps people identify specific steps to reduce stress or manage workplace conflicts and is useful when someone needs concrete change quickly. Another common approach centers on processing difficult feelings from grief, loss, or trauma. This style gives space to name emotions, understand reactions, and build routines that reduce overwhelm over time. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, challenges, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made. If you are considering online therapy, check the session formats available before booking so you know what options are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow more flexible scheduling. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited or let someone focus on conversation without commuting. Ask about the practical session arrangements when you complete the matching questionnaire so scheduling matches your needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lisa commonly help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, relationship strain, parenting challenges, career and workplace issues, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is open and straightforward, mixing emotional support with practical steps and planning. Sessions emphasize collaboration and real-world strategies clients can try between meetings.

What is her professional background?

She holds a license as a clinical social worker and has five years of professional experience working with people facing grief, illness, caregiving stress, and life transitions.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is licensed as a clinical social worker in Florida and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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