- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral tools
- Mindfulness and DBT skills
About Anthony
Anthony Vario is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with six years of experience. He works with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, identity issues including LGBT matters, and difficulties like guilt and shame. Sessions are conducted in English and he practices in Rhode Island.
Anthony uses straightforward conversation to help people notice patterns that keep them stuck. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness-influenced work to help people name painful thoughts and decide what matters to them. He also uses cognitive behavioral tools to test unhelpful beliefs and dialectical skills for managing strong emotions.
Clients often bring hard feelings tied to abandonment, grief, impulsivity, or struggles with intimacy. He talks through how those past and present experiences show up in daily life. That includes issues around kink and alternative sex culture, HIV/AIDS, autism and Asperger Syndrome, and caregiver stress when those topics are part of a person's experience.
His approach is client-centered and conversational. Sessions tend to focus on specific moments where guilt or shame appear, practical skills for coping, and values-based choices that fit a person's life. The work blends reflection with concrete practices so people can try changes between sessions.
Anthony aims to help people increase self-understanding and steady their emotions. He supports exploration of forgiveness and self-compassion without promising any outcome. If you speak English and are in Rhode Island, you can follow the site's steps to match and schedule a first session.
How his approaches shape online sessions
Anthony often works from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice painful thoughts and choose actions that match their values rather than get stuck trying to eliminate feelings. He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the conversation on the person's experience and priorities to guide what to work on next. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot and test unhelpful thoughts and try small experiments that change daily habits.Finding which approach fits best is part of the early work. He will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort. That means trying a blend of gentle reflection, skills practice, and behavioral steps until something feels useful.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can fit meetings into a workday, avoid travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when needed. Online work makes it possible to practice mindfulness, behavioral experiments, and values-based exercises between sessions while staying engaged with a licensed clinician.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, LGBT concerns, ADHD, and feelings like guilt and shame. Additional topics include abandonment, codependency, and caregiver stress.
How does he approach guilt and shame in sessions?
He focuses on identifying moments when guilt or shame arise and uses values-based discussion alongside practical coping skills. The work mixes reflection with exercises to practice between sessions.
What is his background and experience?
He has six years of clinical experience as an LCSW and LICSW. His practice includes work with identity, intimacy, and life transitions.
What credentials and location apply?
He holds AZ LCSW and MA LICSW credentials and he practices in Rhode Island. Sessions are offered in English.
Can I meet with him if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are provided to people located where his Rhode Island practice applies.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the matching process.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.