Anthony Vario, LCSW, LICSW

Licensed in Rhode Island · 6 years in practice

Anthony Vario is a licensed clinical social worker who emphasizes a warm, reflective approach to therapy.

License and registration

LICSW, Rhode Island: ISW03494 · expires May 2027
LICSW, Massachusetts: LICSW125747 · expires July 2027
LCSW, Arizona: LCSW23782 · expires March 2028
NPI: 1558813501 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 6
Languages: English

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About Anthony

Anthony Vario is a licensed clinical social worker who emphasizes a warm, reflective approach to therapy. He uses creative, grounded methods to help people feel seen and accepted while they work toward clearer goals. Anthony aims to make sessions simple and practical so progress feels tangible.

He draws on several therapy styles to match what each person needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps when thoughts and actions create distress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy provides concrete skills for strong emotions and impulsive urges.

Background and approach

Anthony also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered work to build self-acceptance and personal meaning. These approaches focus on values, mindful awareness, and strength-based conversation. He encourages clients to connect with what matters most to them rather than chase quick fixes.

In six years of practice he has supported people facing stress, anxiety, grief, and career transitions. He also works with concerns around intimacy, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Additional areas include abandonment, codependency, communication problems, and challenges related to kink and alternative sexual culture.

Sessions are offered in English and take place online through video, phone, chat, or text messaging. Anthony holds credentials as an LCSW and LICSW and is based in Rhode Island. He focuses on helping people live with more clarity and self-compassion.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Anthony lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Grief
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Intimacy-related issues
Self esteem
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Divorce and separation
Emptiness
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Young adult issues

Approaches Anthony names

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Online support

Practical approaches for online emotional work

Anthony commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered methods in online sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on noticing thoughts and emotions without getting stuck in them, and it helps people act toward what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to reduce unhelpful patterns and teach concrete skills. Client-centered work emphasizes listening, empathy, and supporting each person to find their own answers rather than following a fixed script.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Anthony will work together with each person to identify goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps. That collaborative stance means treatment can shift as needs and preferences become clearer.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let people send updates, ask quick questions, or work through exercises between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep momentum between meetings.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Anthony often help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, grief, career questions, and coping with life changes. Other focuses include intimacy, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

What is his general therapy style?

His style is warm, creative, reflective, and grounded. He blends practical skills with values-focused conversation.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Anthony has six years of experience providing mental health support. That experience includes work with a range of emotional and relational concerns.

What credentials and location apply to this therapist?

He holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices from Rhode Island.

Which languages are supported and can he work with international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Work is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options offer different levels of interaction and convenience.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with him?

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