Anna Vardakis, LCSW - Therapist in New Jersey

About Anna

Anna Vardakis is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship or family struggles. She also works with those facing trauma, grief, intimacy concerns, sleeping problems, addiction, and issues related to HIV/AIDS. Anna practices in New Jersey and brings seven years of clinical experience to her work.

Her style is warm and practical. Sessions focus on straightforward skills and real plans that people can use between meetings.

Background and approach

She listens first, then partners with each person to set clear goals and try steps that fit their life. Anna uses methods that match what the person needs. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to make space for each person’s experience, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and change behaviors, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy for building coping skills and emotional regulation.

These approaches are chosen to address specific problems and day-to-day challenges. In sessions she helps people break big problems into manageable pieces. That can mean practicing new ways to talk in relationships, building routines to sleep better, learning tools for panic or anxiety, or finding ways to cope with loss and change.

The work aims to be concrete and doable. People who want to begin are guided through a simple matching and scheduling process. Anna communicates in English and provides online formats that fit different schedules and needs.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Anna combines a few clear methods to address common problems. Client-Centered Therapy begins by making space for a person to tell their story and be heard without judgment; it helps people feel understood and involved in planning their next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits and trying small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, panic, depression, or sleep problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches hands-on skills for managing intense emotions and improving coping during high-stress moments.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That plan can shift over time as progress is made or new concerns come up, and the approach is adjusted collaboratively.

Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls let people meet face to face from home, phone sessions offer another live option, and live chat or text-based messaging can be useful for shorter check-ins or when typing is easier. These options increase flexibility and can help people keep consistent progress despite a packed schedule.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Anna commonly address?

She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping problems, addictions, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is compassionate and collaborative. She listens carefully and works with clients to set clear, practical goals and steps to try between sessions.

What is her professional background?

She has seven years of clinical experience and has worked with people affected by HIV/AIDS and various life stressors.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is an LCSW licensed in New Jersey with credential NJ LCSW 44SC06077600.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 7 years
Licensed: New Jersey
Languages: English

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