Anthony Vario

Anthony Vario is a licensed clinical social worker who centers a mindful, present-focused way of working. He uses Mindfulness Therapy alongside practical tools to help people notice what matters and take small, steady steps toward change. Anthony brings a warm and reflective presence to sessions and aims to help people feel understood as they work through hard moments.

He draws on several evidence-informed approaches to tailor support to each person. That can mean using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and action, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns, or Client-Centered methods to follow the client's lead. Sessions are conversational and grounded in real-life concerns rather than abstract theory.

Anthony has six years of clinical experience and holds LCSW and LICSW credentials. He practices in Rhode Island and conducts sessions in English. His background includes supporting people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, career transitions, and challenges tied to sexual identity and intimacy.

He also works with people facing ADHD symptoms, compassion fatigue, low self-esteem, and identity-related isolation. Additional focus areas include caregiving stress, communication and commitment issues, codependency, and questions around alternative sex cultures and kink. Anthony emphasizes practical strategies and patience while honoring individual values.

People who come to Anthony can expect a calm, nonjudgmental space where they are invited to notice patterns and try new ways of responding. He encourages curiosity, small experiments, and steady progress toward clearer priorities and healthier routines.

How mindfulness and ACT translate to online therapy

Mindfulness Therapy helps people bring gentle attention to thoughts, feelings, and body sensations without judgment. Online sessions can support learning simple awareness practices and applying them to daily stress and emotional triggers.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small committed steps toward them. In video or phone sessions ACT techniques can be used to build goals, try behavioral experiments, and practice acceptance skills between meetings.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's view and priorities, letting the therapist follow what matters most to the client. This approach makes online sessions feel conversational and focused on the client's immediate concerns.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process may include trying different techniques and adjusting over time.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into busy schedules and easier access when leaving home is difficult. Some people prefer phone check-ins for quick problem-solving or shorter sessions during a workday break. Confirm the available session options before booking so you know what formats are offered.