Anthony Vario, MSW, LCSW, LICSW (he/him) is an independently licensed clinical social worker with over eight years of clinical experience across inpatient, community, and outpatient behavioral health settings. He holds independent clinical licensure in Arizona, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.

Practice Scope: Telehealth Surgical Clearances & WPATH Evaluations Only > Anthony provides affirming, streamlined, and low-barrier psychosocial evaluations for transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse adults seeking gender-affirming medical interventions and surgical procedures (top surgery, bottom surgery, facial feminization/masculinization, and related gender-affirming care).

Clinical Approach & Philosophy: > Assessments are grounded in an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed framework aligned with WPATH Standards of Care Version 8 (SOC-8). Anthony approaches evaluations with a non-gatekeeping model—focusing on informed consent, procedural understanding, practical post-operative support, and surgical preparation rather than pathologizing gender identity.

Appointment Format: Secure, 100% virtual telehealth consultations for individuals physically located in AZ, MA, or RI.

Turnaround Time: Completed clearance letters are finalized and delivered directly to patients and surgical coordinators within 48 to 72 hours of the evaluation.

Billing Structure: Transparent, flat cash fee per evaluation; no requirement for ongoing psychotherapy or mandatory follow-up sessions.