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Anila Varghese, LCSW, CSW
Georgia
LCSW - anxiety and addiction support
See online therapy options- CBT based strategies
- Mindfulness techniques
- Motivational interviewing
About Anila
Anila Varghese is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Georgia with 15 years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, grief, relationship concerns, and life changes. Sessions are conducted in English and focus on practical steps to manage day-to-day problems.
She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and related approaches to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work when those methods fit a person’s goals. Her approach aims to identify small, testable changes clients can try between sessions.
Anila has a background in supporting issues around parenting, sleeping, self-esteem, career decisions, and intimacy-related concerns. Additional focus areas include caregiving stress, blended family issues, substance use, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and multicultural concerns. She combines practical skills training with short-term planning for immediate problems.
In sessions she emphasizes clear goals, structured tools, and straightforward feedback. People can expect collaborative problem solving, practice assignments, and check-ins on progress. The work often focuses on changing specific thoughts and behaviors that maintain distress.
To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online work
She commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change thoughts and behaviors that contribute to distress. CBT sessions often include clear goals, skill practice, and homework assignments to try in daily life. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used to clarify values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. ACT emphasizes noticing experiences without getting stuck and choosing steps that matter to each person.Choosing the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will review symptoms, goals, and preferences and suggest methods to try. Clients and the therapist adjust the plan over time based on what works and what does not, aiming for practical tools and measurable steps.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also support using in-the-moment exercises at home or work and make it simpler to practice new skills between appointments.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and habits and to test different behaviors. Sessions focus on practical exercises and small experiments between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has 15 years of clinical experience and has worked with a wide range of concerns including caregiver stress, substance use, and end-of-life issues.
What credentials and location information are listed?
She is an LCSW and CSW licensed in Georgia and provides services in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.