- Client-centered care
- CBT and DBT methods
- Seven years experience
About Anna
Anna Vardakis is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, and panic attacks. She works with individuals coping with depression, grief, addictions, and relationship or family tensions. People also come to her for support with sleep problems, low self-esteem, intimacy concerns, and big life changes.
She uses a warm, collaborative style in sessions. That means listening first, then working together to find what helps. She draws on practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and skills-based strategies when they fit the situation.
Anna has seven years of clinical experience in New Jersey as an LCSW. Over that time she has supported people affected by trauma and abuse, and those living with HIV and AIDS. Her background includes helping clients manage symptoms of post-traumatic stress and problems with communication.
In therapy she focuses on short, doable steps people can use between sessions. Conversations often include identifying unhelpful thoughts, trying different behaviors, and practicing emotion regulation skills. She aims to make sessions straightforward and useful for day-to-day life.
Her approach centers on respect for each person’s story and goals. Sessions are collaborative, with the client guiding what matters most. Anna helps people build stronger coping tools and clearer plans for change.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the client's lead. In brief, the therapist creates a respectful space and helps clients name their priorities and strengths. This approach is helpful for people who want a collaborative, person-driven process.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, panic, and mood problems because it breaks issues into concrete skills and experiments to try between sessions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for managing strong emotions and improving how people relate to others. DBT-informed techniques can help with emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will help figure out which methods fit a client's goals, preferences, and daily life. That decision is collaborative and can change as needs evolve.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how she is meeting with clients. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and support consistent check-ins. Some formats may allow shorter or more flexible check-ins when life is hectic, while other formats can support longer, skill-focused sessions.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Anna address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and family tensions, trauma and abuse, and related concerns like sleep and self-esteem.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a compassionate, collaborative approach that starts with listening and then works on practical steps. Sessions focus on skills and strategies that clients can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience as a licensed clinician working with people facing trauma, communication problems, and HIV or AIDS related challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in New Jersey and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages does she offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and scheduled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.