Varinia Anderson
Varinia Anderson, LPC (she/her) is the CAPS psychotherapist for the School of Architecture. She conducts all appointments at the CAPS office in the Student Health and Wellness building. Students can check in for their scheduled appointments in the CAPS reception area.
Appointments
You may schedule an initial 45-minute initial phone consultation with the Varinia in one of two ways:
- Via Healthy Hoos
- By calling CAPS at (434) 243-5150 and notifying the receptionist that you are enrolled in the School of Architecture
Crisis Services: If you are in crisis or experiencing an emergency, please call 434-243-5150 or go directly to CAPS in the Student Health and Wellness building during business hours.
Biography
Varinia Anderson joined the University of Virginia's CAPS team as an embedded psychotherapist for the School of Architecture in spring 2024. She provides one-on-one counseling services to School of Architecture students and collaborates with faculty, staff, and administrators to provide outreach and consultation regarding student mental health topics.
Varinia is a Licensed Professional Counselor who earned her Master of Education in School Counseling from Virginia Commonwealth University. For the past 12 years Varinia has served as a bilingual therapist (Spanish and English), working with youth, adults, and families all from diverse backgrounds. She takes a trauma-informed approach to her work and is committed to increasing access to care for individuals who otherwise may lack access or experience barriers to seeking care.
