- Guilt and shame support
- Cognitive Behavioral tools
- Trauma-informed care
About Rita
Rita Varano is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Pennsylvania with 20 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes, including concerns about guilt and shame.
Rita helps people who are managing the practical and emotional fallout of life transitions. She offers straightforward, skills-based support to increase activity, motivation, and day-to-day coping. Conversations focus on clear steps and small changes that clients can try between sessions.
Her background includes work with people who have survived trauma and those dealing with aging, chronic illness, or caregiver stress. She also addresses attachment issues, communication problems, isolation, and the kinds of control and impulsivity problems that get in the way of daily life.
Rita uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques, and her training includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trauma therapy methods. Sessions typically include problem-focused work, behavioral experiments, and attention to how thoughts and actions influence emotions.
People come to her for help sorting through forgiveness, guilt, and shame, or for support after loss and major life shifts. She aims to be practical and collaborative, helping clients identify next steps and regain a sense of steadiness without rushing the process.
How evidence-based work translates to online sessions
Rita draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trauma-focused methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. It can help with anxiety, low mood, and guilt by identifying small behavioral experiments and thought checks to try between sessions. Trauma-informed approaches focus on safety, pacing, and grounding skills while helping people process painful memories at a manageable pace.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. Rita will work with clients to match techniques to their needs, goals, and preferences. She reviews what has helped before and adjusts plans as sessions progress so the work stays useful and relevant.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into work and family schedules, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins that feel shorter when needed. If a client prefers a simpler setup, some formats can use less bandwidth or focus on brief check-ins to keep momentum between full sessions.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New Jersey, Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and concerns related to guilt and shame.
How does she approach therapy?
Her work is practical and evidence-based, using techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trauma-informed methods to address thoughts, behaviors, and emotions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience supporting adults through trauma, loss, aging, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in New Jersey (NJ LCSW) and Pennsylvania (PA LCSW) and practices from Pennsylvania.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.