Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Qualified Clinical Supervisor, and owner of Storybook Counseling. I empower women in their journey of self discovery and healing. I specialize in helping women and teen girls who feel held back by anxiety, low self-esteem, mood swings, procrastination, obsessions/compulsions and self doubt. Life transitions can be difficult and as women we experience a multitude of these changes. These difficulties can appear in early adolescence, during pregnancy and motherhood, in the work force, or through health challenges. Feelings of anxiety can present differently for everyone. I am here to walk with you during this journey! Together we can improve your coping skills, explore your purpose in life, and find meaningfulness in each day.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

Is this how you imagined life? Is this what happily ever after is supposed to look like? You constantly ask yourself “what if?” You tell yourself you will not reach your goals. You feel like you are not good enough, things are not supposed to feel this way, and this isn’t the life you imagined. You put everyone else’s needs first and you put yourself last. At times you feel like you are running on autopilot. I help women who struggle with anxiety, perfectionism, self-doubt, procrastination, and imposter syndrome. My clients want to move past these negative emotions and set better boundaries while prioritizing themselves.

What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?

I am here to help. Empowering women and girls to live the life they want is my calling. My approach to therapy is person centered, caring, supportive yet psychodynamic. Together, we will uncover thought patterns where you may "be stuck." During therapy I will provide you with the tools to identify these patterns and ways to cope with future challenges. I am an advocate for LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities. Evening and weekend appointments are available.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I specialize in treating anxiety, PTSD, trauma, and OCD (including Pure-O.) I utilize a variety of treatment modalities, including Gold Standard evidenced based therapies such as ERP and CBT.

About Lisa Vargo