- Warm reflective approach
- Values based work
- Practical skills
About Anthony
Anthony Vario is a licensed clinical social worker who offers a warm, reflective style. He uses conversation, curiosity, and practical tools to help people feel more connected to themselves. Anthony presents therapy as a place to be understood, accepted, and supported while making changes that matter.
He draws on several approaches to tailor sessions to each person. That can include values-based work to clarify what matters most, cognitive techniques to shift unhelpful thoughts, and mindfulness skills to steady difficult feelings. Sessions focus on concrete steps as well as understanding patterns that get in the way of day-to-day life.
Anthony helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, career transitions, and major life changes. He also addresses intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and issues related to ADHD. Additional areas of focus include codependency, abandonment, communication and control issues, and experiences linked to sexuality and alternative sex cultures.
With six years of clinical experience and credentials as an LCSW and LICSW, Anthony brings steady clinical judgment without pressure to change who you are. He aims to help people build clarity, self-compassion, and practical habits they can use outside sessions.
Anthony practices in Rhode Island and conducts sessions in English. To begin, a brief matching questionnaire helps pair needs and preferences, and scheduling is arranged based on availability.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name their values and take small, meaningful steps toward them while accepting hard emotions. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for regulating intense emotions, managing impulses, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with overwhelm and relationship-related stress.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps. The aim is to find methods that fit a person's life and needs rather than forcing a single style.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people practice skills in their everyday contexts and bring real-life situations into sessions for immediate problem solving.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Anthony commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, career and life changes, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and ADHD, along with related concerns such as codependency and communication problems.
What is his general approach in sessions?
Sessions blend acceptance and values work with cognitive and mindfulness strategies. The style is warm, reflective, and practical with attention to patterns and day-to-day coping.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of experience providing mental health services and supporting people through a range of life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in Rhode Island.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to schedule sessions?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.