Licensed clinical social worker recordPennsylvania
Rita Varano, LCSW
Pennsylvania
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Grief
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New Jersey
- LCSW, licence 44SC05401800
- Licensed in Pennsylvania
- LCSW, licence CW016138
- NPI
- 1013377985
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Pennsylvania
These details come from information Rita 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
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Caregiver support
About Rita
Rita Varano is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey and Pennsylvania with 20 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with major life changes. Rita often helps people who feel stuck after loss, illness, or big transitions. Sessions are practical and straightforward.
Rita pays attention to how everyday pressures affect emotions and behavior. She works with people facing aging and geriatric concerns, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, and the strain that first responder roles can bring. She also supports those dealing with attachment difficulties, avoidance, isolation, and control issues.
Her work addresses both emotional pain and daily functioning. Conversations may include identifying unhelpful patterns, trying small behavior changes, and rebuilding routines that increase activity and motivation. Rita helps people talk through guilt, shame, forgiveness, and reclaiming self-esteem.
Communication problems and relationship strain are common topics. Rita helps clients practice clearer communication and set workable boundaries. For people coping with natural or human-caused disasters, she focuses on practical coping steps and stabilizing routines.
Rita aims to make therapy fit into busy lives. She combines direct problem-solving with attention to deeper questions about meaning and purpose. The emphasis is on making gradual, manageable changes that improve day-to-day functioning.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions
Rita works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Cognitive approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking. These methods help with anxiety, depression, and motivation by linking thoughts to actions and trying small changes to see what helps.Trauma-focused approaches address how traumatic events affect behavior, sleep, and relationships. These methods aim to reduce symptoms that get in the way of daily life and to rebuild routines and activity levels that support recovery.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Rita will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That includes checking in and adjusting the plan as progress or challenges appear.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins during a workday. Phone sessions can help when bandwidth is limited or when a quieter audio-only conversation is preferred. Always check the listed session formats before scheduling to match therapy to everyday life.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New Jersey, Pennsylvania
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like caregiver stress and chronic illness.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, straightforward sessions focused on problem-solving, behavior change, and improving daily routines alongside exploring emotional issues.
How much experience does she have?
Rita has 20 years of experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and life concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with licenses in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she see international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule 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