Dr. Melissa Kay Vargo
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
354 Uluniu, Suite 401A, Kailua, HI 96734
Not accepting new clients
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I am a licensed clinical psychologist who offers therapy for children, adults and families through a strength based, holistic approach. There are times when personal crises, loss or relational issues appear to be insurmountable. Although it is not possible to change difficult situations in the past, I can work with you to resolve challenges in your life. I offer skilled guidance and support assisting you to experience a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Today you are one step closer on a positive path towards growth, empowerment and well-being. I believe that the relationship between the client and therapist is fundamental in successful psychotherapy. As such, I create a safe and trusting professional relationship with my clients, helping them to figure out where they are, where they want to be, and what’s impeding them from change. I believe that through personal exploration, clients come into a place of greater understanding, self-compassion, and ultimately personal growth.
SPECIALIZATIONS: Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Grief and Loss, Children and Adolescents, Child Development Issues, Parenting Support, LGBQI Issues, Transgendered Issues, Relationship Issues/Interpersonal Effectiveness, Multicultural Issues, School Consultations, Life Transitions, and Forensic Assessment. I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues from a humanistic and cognitive behavioral perspective providing services that span from parenting support to grief counseling.
"What lies behind us and in front of us are small matters in comparison to what lies within us." Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Hawaii Medical Services Association
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- QUEST/QUEST Expanded Access
- TRICARE
- TriWest
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Dr. Melissa Kay Vargo
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Hawaii / PSY-1425 Dr. Melissa Kay Vargo
- Attended Pacific University, Graduated 2009
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Dr. Melissa Kay Vargo
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Grief
- Parenting
Expertise
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Multicultural Issues, Forensic Evaluations
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Psychosis
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Addiction
- Spirituality
- Sports Performance
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
- Thinking Disorders
- Transgender
- Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (808) 369-9395
Dr. Melissa Kay Vargo
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Cancer ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Transgender Allied ,
Veterans
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Portuguese
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Cancer ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Transgender Allied ,
Veterans
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Portuguese
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Forensic Psychology
- Gottman Method
- Integrative
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Play Therapy
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy
- Psychological Testing and Evaluation
- Sandplay
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (808) 369-9395
Dr. Melissa Kay Vargo
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Location
Primary Location
Dr. Melissa Vargo, LLC
354 Uluniu
Suite 401A
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 369-9395Email me
Nearby Areas
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Dr. Melissa Kay Vargo
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Last Modified: 31 Mar 2023