Profile / United States
Anthony Vario, LCSW, LICSW
Rhode Island
LICSW - Anxiety and Life Change
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT methods
- Focus on coping skills
- Supports LGBT concerns
About Anthony
Anthony Vario is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with six years of experience. He practices in Rhode Island and works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, LGBT concerns, career questions, and life changes. Anthony also addresses intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
He uses practical, conversational methods to help people notice patterns that keep them stuck. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing new responses, and strengthening everyday coping skills. Anthony draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered techniques to shape this work.
People often bring concerns about abandonment, codependency, control issues, or communication problems. He also supports clients dealing with caregiver stress, divorce and separation, isolation, and issues tied to BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture. Other topics he addresses include guilt, shame, forgiveness, impulsivity, and HIV/AIDS related worries.
Anthony aims for straightforward, reflective conversations. He helps clients name what matters to them, set short-term steps, and try small behavioral experiments between sessions. Sessions tend to be practical and focused on what can be changed in daily life.
When someone wants to start, he asks about immediate concerns and what a small improvement would look like. That helps shape a plan that fits the person’s goals and circumstances.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Anthony uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify thoughts and behaviors that fuel anxiety or stress. CBT sessions focus on practical steps - tracking thoughts, testing changes, and building coping skills for daily life.He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and practice willingness around difficult feelings. ACT helps when a goal is to act in line with personal values even when strong emotions arise. Client-Centered Therapy is used to keep conversations grounded in the person’s own priorities and experiences, with the therapist responding to what the client brings each session.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best based on current concerns, goals, and preferences. That decision can change as needs shift during care.
Confirm which session formats are available before booking, since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about session length and how scheduling works when you complete the matching questionnaire.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he most often address?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, career transitions, LGBT concerns, and coping with life changes, plus intimacy and self-esteem issues.
How does he use CBT in sessions?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. Sessions include practical exercises and behavioral experiments.
What is his background and experience?
He has six years of clinical experience and holds LCSW and LICSW credentials in his professional history.
Where is he located and licensed?
He practices in Rhode Island and holds the credentials LCSW and LICSW as listed.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule 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.