Anthony Vario, LICSW, MA | Psychotherapist

About Anthony Vario

Focus areas

Coping Mechanism Development

Life Transition

Self-Harm / Injury

Depression

Men's Mental Health Issues

Work-Related Counseling

Life Coaching

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Families

Young adults (18-24)

Treatment approaches

AEDP

Emotionally Focused

Attachment-based

Existential

Compassion Focused

Humanistic

Identity

Gender

Male

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English, Italian

Getting to know Anthony Vario

I don’t do surface work. If you’re coming to me, I assume you’re ready to get honest about the grief you haven’t spoken, the patterns you can’t shake, and the parts of yourself you’ve been avoiding. I work with people who are emotionally intense, soul-weary, and done performing wellness. Together, we’ll slow down, get real, and unravel what’s no longer serving you—so you can finally exhale. My approach My approach is deep, direct, and emotionally attuned. I integrate trauma-informed, experiential therapies (like AEDP and IFS) with values-based coaching tools (like ACT and reimagined DBT) to help you access your truth—not just manage symptoms. I use myself in the room when it serves you, and I honor the real relationship between us as part of the healing. I won’t sugarcoat, but I will always hold you with warmth and fierce compassion. My focus I specialize in supporting therapists, helpers, and high-functioning caregivers who are burned out beneath the surface. My clients are often navigating identity loss, emotional exhaustion, complex grief, or the quiet panic of not knowing who they are without overperforming. They’re usually the one others rely on—but they’re ready to stop white-knuckling it, and start being human again. My communication style I’m emotionally incisive, validating, and clear. I don’t over-pathologize or over-accommodate—I meet you where you are, and I stay with you as we go deeper. I use metaphor, humor, and occasional poetic profanity. If you’re looking for someone to be “nice” while you hide, I may not be the right fit. But if you’re ready to get honest—and be seen—I’ll show up for that every time. My journey to mental healthcare I didn’t become a therapist because I wanted to fix people. I became one because I’ve always felt what wasn’t being said in the room. I come from a long line of caregivers—women who sacrificed, absorbed, and carried more than they ever named. That emotional inheritance shaped me.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Gender Affirming Counseling

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Gender Affirming Counseling

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Massachusetts

Education and training

Adelphi University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1558813501

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What practice does Anthony Vario work with?

Anthony Vario works with Rula Health - Massachusetts.

What are common reasons for patients to see Anthony Vario?

Anthony Vario frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Anthony Vario on their profile.