About Antonio
Antonio Rigonan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 15 years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people cope with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, anger, and problems with sleep and self-esteem. Antonio speaks English and Tagalog and brings a calm, respectful presence to sessions.
He uses straightforward, practical methods to help clients manage strong emotions and day-to-day challenges. Antonio blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new ways of responding.
How Antonio works
He also draws on mindfulness and narrative techniques to help people find perspective and new meaning. People contact him for a range of concerns, including relationship and communication problems, life transitions, compassion fatigue, and issues around money or purpose. He also works with aging and geriatric issues, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and matters such as guilt, shame, and forgiveness.
Sessions emphasize small, doable steps that reduce overwhelm. Antonio tailors his pace and goals to each person. He encourages simple experiments between sessions, like tracking thoughts or trying brief breathing exercises.
Progress is measured in practical terms - better sleep, fewer angry outbursts, clearer decisions, or more reliable coping skills. His style is warm and collaborative. He listens first, then helps people pick approaches that fit their goals and daily life.
Antonio aims to make therapy useful and manageable for anyone ready to take the next step.
Antonio lists 5 ways of working on the entry:
What Antonio works with
The areas below are the ones Antonio selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Anger management
Also listed
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Relationship issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 15 |
| Languages | English, Tagalog |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Texas |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
Practical approaches for online therapy and coping
Antonio commonly uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience, helping them feel heard and guiding goals at their own pace. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors, teaching simple techniques to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and change unhelpful patterns.He also often uses mindfulness techniques to help people notice their thoughts and calm physical stress reactions. Those practices can be short and easy to use during a busy day, such as brief breathing or grounding exercises. Narrative therapy may be used to reframe difficult stories and find new meaning in life transitions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Antonio will work with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. The first sessions typically focus on what feels most urgent and what strategies fit into daily routines.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for deeper conversations that benefit from visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, homework support, or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options offer flexibility to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy schedules.
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