Anthony Vario, LCSW, LICSW
Narrative-focused therapist helping people reframe their stories
Details
| Name | Anthony Vario |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW, LICSW |
| Based in | Rhode Island |
| Licensed in | Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Arizona |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 6 |
About Anthony
Anthony Vario is a licensed clinical social worker who brings a calm, curious presence to therapy. He uses a narrative lens to help people tell their stories differently and find more meaning in day-to-day life. Anthony holds an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and a LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) and practices from Rhode Island.
He focuses on concerns like stress, anxiety, grief, and self-esteem. He also helps people facing relationship and intimacy questions, career shifts, compassion fatigue, and challenges related to ADHD.
Background and approach
He welcomes conversations about sexual culture, commitment worries, and the sense of isolation that can follow life changes. Anthony blends narrative work with approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered methods. Sessions often look at the stories people tell themselves and the small, practical steps that change how those stories affect daily life.
He uses plain language and invites curiosity rather than rushing to solutions. With six years of experience, Anthony aims to make therapy feel approachable. He listens for patterns that keep people stuck and then helps them try different ways of responding.
The work can include learning skills, practicing new habits, or shifting how a situation is framed and understood. People who come to Anthony can expect a reflective, nonjudgmental space to talk through their concerns. He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to meet different needs.
The subscription for sessions can be canceled at any time. To begin, people select the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Grief among the things Anthony works with, alongside the areas below.
- 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 listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Anthony among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Anthony among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Anthony among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Anthony among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Anthony among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Anthony among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Anthony among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Anthony among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Anthony directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Anthony directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and action-based approaches work online
Anthony often combines Narrative Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people change how they relate to their stories and values. Narrative Therapy focuses on separating a person from a problem and retelling life events so they feel less overwhelming. ACT emphasizes values-driven actions and learning small skillful responses to difficult thoughts and feelings.He aims to find the right blend collaboratively. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether to lean more into story work, values-based action, or practical skill practice during sessions.
Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls let people use visual cues and face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is low or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging offer brief check-ins, ongoing reflection, or shorter exchanges between longer sessions. These options support flexibility and steady progress while working toward clear goals.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does Anthony address?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, and career-related worries. He also supports people with intimacy issues, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and related topics such as codependency and isolation.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Anthony uses a narrative-informed, client-centered approach that is warm and reflective. He blends brief skills work with deeper conversations about personal meaning and patterns.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and relationship concerns. That experience informs a pragmatic and curious style.
Where is he based and what are his credentials?
Anthony practices from Rhode Island and holds an LCSW and a LICSW, listed as AZ LCSW and MA LICSW.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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