- CBT
- Client-Centered
- Mindfulness
About Antonio
Antonio Rigonan is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with 15 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, sleep problems, anger, compassion fatigue, and life changes. He also helps those exploring life purpose and dealing with issues such as isolation and communication problems.
Antonio draws on practical, evidence-informed methods in session. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at thought patterns and behaviors. He uses Client-Centered approaches to focus on each person's perspective. Mindfulness and Narrative techniques are blended in when they fit the client's goals.
Clients can expect clear, goal-focused conversations that aim to make problems easier to manage. Sessions often include concrete steps to try between meetings and ways to notice progress. He also addresses practical concerns like money stress, commitment issues, and the strains that come with aging or end-of-life care.
Antonio's background includes service as a U.S. Air Force chaplain and a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Texas A&M University-San Antonio. That experience informs how he talks about duty, loss, and identity after major life transitions.
He conducts therapy in English and Tagalog. If you want to explore questions about work, relationships, or what comes next after a big change, he can help you clarify next steps and try workable approaches.
How Antonio’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's experience and perspective. Sessions give space for the client to tell their story while the counselor reflects and clarifies. This approach helps when someone feels unheard or is sorting through values and life purpose.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. Online sessions can include exercises to notice thinking patterns and try small behavioral changes between meetings. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress management.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention skills to reduce reactivity and improve focus. It can help with anger, rumination, and coping after loss by building moment-to-moment awareness and breathing practices.
Finding the right method is part of the work. The therapist will review goals, preferences, and current needs and will recommend an approach or combination of approaches together with the client. That collaborative decision can be revisited as needs change.
Confirm what session formats are currently offered before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make scheduling easier to fit sessions into a busy week and can reduce travel time. Some formats are better for longer therapeutic work while others suit brief check-ins or focused skill practice, so discussing format options helps match sessions to everyday life and commitments.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Tagalog
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem issues, anger, sleep problems, compassion fatigue, and adjusting to life changes. He also focuses on life purpose, men's issues, isolation, communication problems, and related topics.
How does he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses practical, evidence-informed methods like CBT, Client-Centered work, and Narrative techniques to help identify patterns and possible next steps. Sessions emphasize clear, doable actions and reflection between meetings.
What is his professional background?
He has 15 years of experience and served as a U.S. Air Force chaplain before practicing as a counselor. He holds an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Texas A&M University-San Antonio.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor, credentialed in Texas, and practices with a Texas-based license.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Tagalog.
Can I work with him from another country?
He is not accepting international clients at this time; sessions are offered to people located where his Texas licensure applies.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on your location.
What steps start the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session after matching.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.