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About Anna
LCSW in New Jersey with 7 years of experience, Anna Vardakis helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and sexual intimacy issues. She also works with sleep problems, low self-esteem, depression, panic attacks, and HIV/AIDS related concerns. Anna practices using client-centered methods alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Anna focuses on clear, practical steps in sessions. She listens to a person’s story and then helps identify manageable goals. Sessions often include skill practice, behavior experiments, and problem-solving to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.
Her background includes seven years of clinical social work in New Jersey. That experience informs how she recognizes patterns of stress and trauma. She pays attention to how relationships and health challenges affect mood and coping.
Anna offers straightforward communication about progress and next steps. She works collaboratively on strategies for managing panic, improving sleep, and addressing substance use. When dealing with grief or trauma, she balances emotional processing with concrete coping tools.
People can expect direct, time-focused work that mixes listening with active techniques from CBT and DBT. She helps clients notice unhelpful thoughts, test new behaviors, and build emotion regulation skills. This practical focus aims to make change feel possible in day-to-day life.
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How Anna’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and clarifying a person’s goals. In sessions the therapist reflects concerns back, helps prioritize what matters most, and supports clients in choosing their next steps. This approach is often used when people need a collaborative, goal-focused conversation.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Online CBT sessions typically include identifying unhelpful thoughts, planning experiments to test them, and practicing new behaviors to reduce anxiety or improve sleep.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It offers concrete skills for managing panic, strong emotions, and relationship difficulties, which can be practiced between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review needs, goals, and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted as progress is tracked.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help sessions slot into everyday life more smoothly without promising a particular service format.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, sleep trouble, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include communication problems, HIV/AIDS, panic disorder, and post-traumatic stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach combined with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Sessions mix listening with skills practice, behavior experiments, and problem-solving.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience as a clinical social worker. That experience has focused on the overlap of trauma, relationships, and health-related stressors.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds an LCSW credential and practices in New Jersey. The profile lists NJ LCSW as the credential.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats she offers.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing details should be checked on the booking page.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The questionnaire helps match needs and preferences before the initial meeting.
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