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Antonio Rigonan, LPC
Texas
LPC - Stress and Anxiety focus
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
- Client-centered care
About Antonio
Antonio Rigonan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 15 years of clinical experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, sleep problems, depression, and life changes. He also focuses on compassion fatigue and a range of related concerns listed below.
Antonio draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered, mindfulness, narrative, and solution-focused methods. In sessions he looks at thoughts, habits, and routines to find small, practical shifts that reduce distress. He mixes direct skill work with time to talk through what matters most to each person.
His background includes service as a U.S. Air Force chaplain and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Texas A&M University-San Antonio. That experience shapes how he notices cultural and life-stage factors that affect stress and coping. He uses straightforward language and concrete techniques rather than abstract theory.
Antonio works with issues such as men’s concerns, communication problems, commitment and relationship stress, loneliness, financial strain, and grief related to hospice or end-of-life situations. He also supports people dealing with hoarding behaviors, impulsivity, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose.
Sessions are offered in English and Tagalog. For the first meeting he typically helps set clear, manageable goals and suggests practical tools clients can try between meetings. To start, readers are asked to follow the site’s booking steps and complete a short questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
Practical approaches used in online sessions
Antonio commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in his work. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building clear goals based on what the person says they want to change.He also draws on Mindfulness Therapy to teach attention and breathing skills that reduce reactivity. Mindfulness practices can help with sleep problems, anger, and grief by making it easier to notice sensations and choose a response rather than react automatically.
Finding the right approach is part of early sessions. He will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean focusing on skill practice from CBT for a time, then using narrative or mindfulness techniques as needed.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekday, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or avoid travel time. The emphasis is on practical methods that people can use between sessions to manage stress and move toward specific goals.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Tagalog
Frequently asked questions
What problems does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, sleep problems, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include men’s issues, relationship communication, loneliness, and financial stress.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and behavioral patterns, then tests small changes to reduce distress. Sessions can include homework and practical skill practice between meetings.
What is his professional background?
He has 15 years of experience and served as a U.S. Air Force chaplain before moving into counseling practice. He holds an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
What credentials does he hold and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Tagalog.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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