Antonio Rigonan, LPC
Guiding people to rewrite their life stories
Details
| Name | Antonio Rigonan |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Texas |
| Licensed in | Texas |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English, Tagalog |
| Years in practice | 15 |
About Antonio
Antonio Rigonan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 15 years of experience. He blends practical talk with active listening to help people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and life changes. Antonio uses straightforward steps so clients can see what to try between sessions.
He draws on Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and Mindfulness exercises to calm the body and mind.
Background and approach
These approaches are used to address problems like sleeping trouble, anger, and depression. Antonio spent years as a U.S. Air Force chaplain before focusing on counseling, and he completed an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Texas A&M University-San Antonio.
That background informs his practical, down-to-earth style when talking about life purpose, financial strain, or the stresses of caregiving and hospice situations. Sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented. He helps people break big problems into small, doable steps and checks progress along the way.
He also supports men working through identity, commitment, and relational communication issues. He offers services in English and Tagalog and works with concerns such as compassion fatigue, hoarding, guilt and shame, and isolation. Antonio aims to create a warm, culturally aware space where people can explore feelings and build resilience.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Anger management among the things Antonio works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Relationship issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Antonio among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Antonio among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Antonio among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Antonio among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Antonio directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Antonio directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and practical therapies work online
Antonio commonly uses Narrative Therapy to help people examine and rewrite the stories that shape their feelings and choices. Narrative work looks at the events and labels people use, then helps create alternative, more helpful narratives. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot patterns of thinking that lead to stress or low mood and to test small behavior changes that can shift those patterns.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Antonio will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked in the past. Together they decide which methods to try and they adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video lets people work face to face when a visual connection helps, phone calls use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break, live chat is good for brief check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options help people fit counseling into busy schedules and varied routines.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does Antonio help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, anger, low self-esteem, sleep trouble, and life changes. He also focuses on issues like communication problems, money worries, loneliness, and compassion fatigue.
What is Antonio's therapeutic style?
He uses a warm, collaborative approach that mixes Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness. Sessions tend to be practical, with steps to try between meetings.
How long has he been practicing?
Antonio has 15 years of experience in counseling, including time as a U.S. Air Force chaplain before moving into clinical mental health counseling.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas and earned an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Texas A&M University-San Antonio.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Tagalog.
What session formats are available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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