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Anna Vardakis, LCSW
New Jersey
LCSW - anxiety and trauma support
See online therapy options- CBT focused
- DBT skills
- HIV/AIDS focus
About Anna
Anna Vardakis is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in New Jersey with seven years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, grief, sleep problems, and intimacy-related concerns. She also supports people facing relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, and issues related to LGBT identity and HIV/AIDS.
Her work is direct and practical. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going. She also applies Client-Centered techniques to listen and clarify what matters to each person. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when emotion regulation and coping strategies are needed.
Sessions focus on small, concrete steps. She helps people test new ways of responding to stress and to rebuild routines that support better sleep and mood. Communication skills and problem-solving are common topics when relationships or family strain are involved.
Anna aims to be collaborative in planning goals and reviewing progress. She uses short exercises, between-session practice, and clear feedback to track what helps. Her background includes work with people affected by HIV/AIDS and with trauma-related concerns such as panic and post-traumatic stress.
People meet her to address specific symptoms or to work through life changes. Before booking, confirm current session options and formats so arrangements match practical needs.
How her approaches work for online care
Anna commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered methods in sessions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and testing small changes that reduce anxiety, panic, or low mood. Client-Centered techniques center on listening closely and clarifying goals so sessions stay relevant to each person's priorities. Dialectical Behavior Therapy supplies concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will review your concerns, goals, and preferences and recommend approaches or a mix of methods. Decisions about which skills to practice are made collaboratively and adjusted as progress is reviewed.
The original biography did not specify which online formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online care can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it possible to practice skills and routines in the settings where problems occur. Ask about formats and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions match your daily routine.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, sleep issues, grief, intimacy concerns, relationship and family problems, and trauma-related issues.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits, try alternative responses, and set short experiments to test new behaviors.
What is her professional background?
She has seven years of clinical experience and has worked with people affected by HIV/AIDS and with trauma, panic, and post-traumatic stress concerns.
Which credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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