Anthony Vario

Anthony Vario is a licensed clinical social worker with six years of practice experience. He holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and works from Rhode Island. He focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, career questions, life changes, intimacy concerns, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and ADHD, along with related issues such as abandonment and isolation.

Anthony uses a mix of practical talk and reflective exercises. Sessions tend to look at patterns in thinking and behavior, notice where values and goals matter, and practice new ways of handling difficult emotions. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, client-centered work, and existential ideas to shape the conversations.

People come to him when they feel stuck after a life change, unsure about work direction, or struggling with relationships and identity. He also supports those coping with caregiver strain, codependency, issues around kink or alternative sex culture, HIV/AIDS related concerns, and struggles with impulse control.

In session he listens for what matters to each person and helps translate that into small, practical steps. He pays attention to emotions, habitual reactions, and real-world obstacles so clients can try different strategies between meetings.

Sessions are offered in English. Prospective clients who want to begin can follow the directory's matching and scheduling process to set up a first appointment and learn more about cost options that vary by location.

How therapeutic approaches shape remote sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It helps people clarify values and take small, values-guided actions even when feelings are strong. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, stress, and low self-esteem. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. These skills can be useful when impulses, intense emotions, or relationship conflicts are prominent.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit. That decision is collaborative and can change as you learn what helps most in practice.

The exact session formats for this therapist are not listed here, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit appointments around work or family life, allow a shorter check-in when time is limited, and reduce the need to travel. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and skills practice so they work between sessions and inside daily routines.