Anthony Vario, LCSW, LICSW

Anthony Vario is a licensed social worker who uses practical, evidence-based approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and life transitions. He brings a warm, reflective style and aims to help clients build self-awareness and self-acceptance. Anthony holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices from Rhode Island.

He focuses on clear, short-term strategies alongside deeper exploration of meaning and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of his approach for breaking unhelpful thinking patterns. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people live in line with what matters to them.

Sessions are conversational and grounded. Anthony listens for patterns in feelings and behavior, then works with clients to try small changes. He uses mindfulness and skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy when people need tools for strong emotions or impulsivity.

Many clients come for help with intimacy-related issues, relationship communication, or low self-esteem. He also supports people dealing with compassion fatigue, caregiver strain, and concerns related to LGBT status or HIV/AIDS. Other areas include ADHD, grief, career stress, and loneliness.

Anthony brings six years of clinical experience to his work. He aims to create a respectful setting where clients can test new ways of coping. Progress is paced to each person’s needs and goals.

Practical therapies you can use online

CBT helps people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. In short, it breaks problems into manageable steps and teaches new ways to respond to difficult thoughts, which is helpful for anxiety, stress, and mood concerns.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on clarifying what matters most and taking actions that match those values. It teaches acceptance of difficult feelings while building a meaningful direction, useful for grief, life changes, and low self-esteem.

The therapist will work together with each person to choose the right mix of approaches. That means checking goals, trying techniques, and adjusting as needed rather than insisting on one way of working. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay practical and relevant.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions let people use face-to-face conversation from wherever they are. Phone sessions can be a simpler option with lower bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief check-ins, skill practice, or ongoing reflection between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and different daily routines.