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Anthony Vario

Anthony Vario, LCSW, LICSW

Therapist in Rhode Island

Therapist focused on growth and self-acceptance

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6 years of experience listed

LCSW, LICSW professional credentials

English languages

  • Warm reflective style
  • Values-based work
  • Practical coping tools

About Anthony

Anthony Vario is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with six years of experience. He brings a warm, reflective style to sessions and focuses on helping people build self-awareness and self-acceptance. He aims to help clients feel more confident and connected to themselves as they face life changes and relational challenges.

Anthony uses a grounded, creative approach that keeps conversations real and practical. He talks with clients about patterns, emotions, and strengths in ways that are easy to follow. Sessions emphasize small, manageable steps toward the goals people bring to therapy.

Common concerns he helps people navigate include stress, anxiety, grief, career transitions, intimacy-related worries, and self esteem struggles. He also works with issues like compassion fatigue and ADHD, and addresses topics such as abandonment, codependency, communication problems, and isolation.

His clinical work draws on evidence-based approaches and mindfulness-informed techniques to help people notice what matters to them and act on those values. Anthony supports exploration of meaning, coping strategies for intense emotions, and practical tools for changing unhelpful patterns.

People who choose him often want a collaborative space to understand themselves better and try new ways of handling difficult moments. He encourages curiosity and self-compassion rather than pressure to change overnight. If you want straightforward, compassionate help to grow into a fuller version of yourself, his style may be a good fit.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Anthony often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in his work. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed action toward them while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. CBT looks at thoughts and behaviors together, helping people test unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors to reduce distress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest methods to try. Together they adjust the plan if something isn’t working, so the process stays practical and client-centered.

Confirm the exact session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing appointments from different locations. They can also support shorter check-ins when a quick reset is needed or options that don’t require being on camera. These practical benefits help therapy feel more sustainable alongside work, caregiving, and daily routines.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualityYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Arizona

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does Anthony help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, grief, career changes, intimacy worries, and self esteem issues, among others such as compassion fatigue and ADHD.

What is his general approach in therapy?

He blends client-centered conversation with mindfulness and behavioral tools to help people notice patterns and try different responses.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has six years of experience as a licensed social worker in clinical settings.

Where is he based and what are his credentials?

He practices in Rhode Island and holds LCSW and LICSW credentials, listed as AZ LCSW and MA LICSW.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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