- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Practical coping skills
About Lisa
Lisa Vargo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with five years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, relationship strain, and anger. She also supports those facing career pressures, parenting challenges, and life transitions.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on small changes that can make daily life easier. Conversations are direct and focused on skills people can try between meetings. Lisa aims to help clients notice patterns that fuel frustration and find more effective responses.
Lisa draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address emotional and behavioral challenges. She works with clients to set clear goals and to track small steps toward those goals. When grief, illness, caregiving stress, or midlife shifts complicate emotions, she helps people sort priorities and cope with practical demands.
People who identify as LGBT and those dealing with chronic illness, cancer, or end-of-life concerns are included in her focus areas. She also supports young adults and people navigating workplace issues. Lisa keeps language plain and sessions focused on what a person can do differently between appointments.
Her background in social work shapes a problem-solving style. The emphasis is on learning concrete strategies for managing anger, improving communication, and reducing anxiety. To begin, the client completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules an initial session to outline goals and next steps.
Evidence-based approaches used in remote sessions
Lisa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that aim to reduce symptoms and build practical skills. Problem-focused therapy techniques look at specific situations that trigger anger or anxiety and teach strategies to respond differently. These methods are useful for managing workplace frustration, family conflict, or recurring patterns of outburst.Behavioral skills training is another focus. That involves learning and practicing small actions such as breathing exercises, short grounding practices, and step-by-step communication skills. These tools support better regulation of strong emotions and more constructive conversations with others.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to identify which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they set practical goals and adjust methods based on what helps most over time.
The practical upside of remote sessions is fitting therapy into a busy life. Confirm which session formats are offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to schedule short check-ins, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity during life changes. Licensed professionals can use remote sessions to teach and practice skills, review progress, and plan concrete steps between meetings.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Florida, Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, grief, self-esteem, relationship strain, career pressures, and life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal-focused, emphasizing small, doable changes and skills to use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional work experience as an LCSW in Florida.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session formats handled?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost structured and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.