“Live, Laugh, Love” While it may be a simple phrase, I’m hoping that our work together will help you embrace life, harness your skills that you possess, find joy, and appreciate and foster the relationships around you. As your therapist, I will help guide you through life’s challenges with strength, support, and humor. In our work together, I incorporate a neuropsychological lens that integrates the complexities of the mind, brain social, and environmental factors that impact our mental health. My therapeutic method includes features of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and solution focused interventions centered around the goals of the client. I have extensive experience in treating individuals and families dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, chronic illness and life stressors, grief, parenting/behavioral issues, school/work difficulties, and relationship concerns. With over 17 years of clinical experience, I am confident that if we work together in a collaborative and goal-oriented manner, therapy will be rewarding. Thank you for putting your trust in me as we embark on this journey together.

Professional

Dr. Wargo is a Licensed Psychologist and Board-Certified Neuropsychologist. She holds a National Certification as a Health Service Provider and is a Health Service Provider in the State of Iowa. Dr. Wargo earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Allentown College in Center Valley, PA and her Master’s Degree in Forensic Psychology from John Jay College in Manhattan, NY. Dr. Wargo completed her Doctoral Degree in Psychology (Psy.D) from the American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University; Washington DC Campus. Her pre-doctoral internship focused on lifespan therapy and assessment in a community mental health setting at Ulster County Mental Health in Kingston, NY. Dr. Wargo completed a postdoctoral fellowship in child/adolescent therapy and assessment at Child & Adolescent Service Center in Canton, OH. She later completed a 2-year postdoctoral fellowship in Lifespan Clinical Neuropsychology at The Counseling Center of Nashua in Nashua, NH. Over the years, Dr. Wargo has worked in a variety of clinical settings (e.g., community mental health, private practice, outpatient hospital/rehabilitation settings) providing psychological services to individuals and families with various neurodevelopmental and aging concerns. Additionally, Dr. Wargo has held multiple leadership roles over the years including being the Assistant Director of Neuropsychological Services and the Director of Pediatrics and Training. At Vida Psychotherapy, Dr. Wargo provides individual and family therapy services to clients ages 13 and above. She can also provide psychological assessments to assist with diagnostic clarification and inform treatment as needed. When not working at Vida Psychotherapy, Dr. Wargo is on staff at the MercyOne Neuropsychology Clinic. In addition to providing therapeutic services, Dr. Wargo is passionate about the training and mentoring of graduate psychology students. Outside of work, Dr. Wargo enjoys spending time with her family (husband, daughter, and dog), trying new restaurants, traveling, being outside, and exploring all that the Midwest has to offer.