Licensed clinical social worker recordNew Jersey
Anna Vardakis, LCSW
New Jersey
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New Jersey
- LCSW, licence 44SC06077600
- NPI
- 1306576228
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New Jersey
These details come from information Anna supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Client-centered care
About Anna
Anna Vardakis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey with seven years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, self-esteem and depression.
She uses straightforward talk to identify what is most urgent. Sessions look at how daily habits, relationships, and past events affect current feelings. Anna helps people develop concrete coping skills and communication strategies they can use between sessions.
Her work includes attention to communication problems, panic and post-traumatic stress, and specific support for people affected by HIV/AIDS. She also supports people navigating life changes and questions about sexual orientation and intimacy.
Anna draws on client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavior strategies. That means she listens to each person’s priorities and then offers practical tools to change unhelpful thoughts, manage intense emotions, and improve interactions with others.
People meet with her to talk through immediate stressors or longer-term patterns. She aims to make sessions useful for everyday life, with clear steps to try between appointments. To begin, people complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial session to clarify goals and plan next steps.
BHow sessions work
Approaches used in online sessions
Client-centered therapy starts with listening and understanding each person's goals. It focuses on what matters most to the client and uses that as the basis for planning change; this approach helps when someone needs to clarify priorities or feels stuck. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) teaches practical ways to notice unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, panic, sleep problems, and low mood because it breaks issues into manageable steps. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) provides skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. It emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when feelings are overwhelming. Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss options, try methods in session, and adjust plans based on what works best for the client's goals and daily life. That conversation is part of the early sessions. Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, or health routines, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Discuss practical needs with the therapist when you schedule to find an arrangement that fits your day.CAreas of focus
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy concerns, sleep problems, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach combined with cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior strategies to offer practical skills and collaborative planning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns, including addiction and trauma-related conditions.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking to know whether video, phone, or in-person meetings are available.
How do fees and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; start by completing the short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers