- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship work
- CBT and psychodynamic
About Antonio
Antonio Vega-Pacheco is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC) with 29 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and life purpose. Conversations can be in English or Spanish.
He uses straightforward talking and active listening to help people clarify what matters next. Sessions focus on identifying patterns that keep someone stuck and on practical steps to try between meetings. Antonio draws on Client-Centered methods to follow the client's lead, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thoughts and behaviors, and psychodynamic ideas to look at how past relationships shape current choices.
People often come for help after big life changes - job shifts, breakups, or health events - or when routine stress becomes hard to manage. Antonio aims to make sessions predictable and steady so practical problems can be addressed without a lot of jargon. He pays attention to how attachment and control issues, family of origin problems, and feelings like guilt or shame show up in daily life.
He also carries experience with domestic violence, sexual assault and abuse, DMDD-related concerns, and HIV/AIDS–related stress. When relevant, work may include exploring jealousy, isolation, money worries, or questions about identity and purpose. Language options are English and Spanish, and he practices in Florida.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Antonio frames therapy as a collaborative process focused on clarifying next steps and testing what helps.
How his approaches translate to online work
Antonio often uses Client-Centered Therapy online to listen closely and follow what matters most to the person. This approach supports open-ended conversations about identity, relationships, and life purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to name unhelpful thoughts and test small behavioral experiments between sessions. CBT can help with anxiety, low mood, and stress by focusing on practical steps and clear goals.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Antonio will discuss which methods seem most useful and adjust plans based on the client's goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process where the client helps shape what is tried next.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also permit phone-only meetings if bandwidth or being on camera is difficult. Ask about available formats when scheduling so sessions fit your day-to-day routine.
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Experience
29+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, anger, self-esteem, and questions about life purpose.
How does he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Antonio combines Client-Centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral and psychodynamic tools to identify unhelpful patterns and try practical changes between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 29 years of professional experience as a mental health counselor in clinical settings.
What credential and location should I know about?
He is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC) practicing in Florida.
Can I see him in English or Spanish?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.