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Antonio Resendiz

Antonio Resendiz, LMFT

California

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California LMFT - Anger and Addiction

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addictions support
  • BDSM and kink

About Antonio

Antonio Resendiz is a California licensed marriage and family therapist - LMFT with five years of clinical experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and low self-esteem. People contact him about anger, depression, relationship strain, grief, career stress, and questions around sexual identity and kink culture.

He keeps sessions direct and practical. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what the client wants to change. Antonio encourages honest talk about frustration, resentment, and reactions that feel out of control. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide those conversations and to support new ways of responding.

In early sessions he works to understand patterns that keep problems repeating. That can include substance use, impulsivity, shame, or difficulties with intimacy. He helps people notice triggers and practice different behaviors in everyday situations.

Antonio also addresses concerns tied to identity, gender, and alternative sexual expression. He talks openly about kink, BDSM, and other areas clients name without judgment. He will also support people coping with compassion fatigue, career shifts, seasonal mood changes, and questions of life purpose.

Sessions are practical and goal-oriented. Clients leave with clear next steps they can try between meetings. Antonio asks clients to be active in the process and to track what works so therapy stays focused and useful.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Antonio uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing what people do and think in daily life. One common approach he relies on helps people identify triggers and practice new responses - this is useful for anger, impulsivity, and addictive behaviors. Another common technique he uses helps unpack difficult memories and current stressors so emotions feel less overwhelming and choices become clearer.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will discuss different ways of working and adjust methods to match the client’s goals, preferences, and the problems they want to address. Clients and the therapist decide together which strategies to try and how to measure progress.

If you are considering online sessions, check the current session options before booking since the biography does not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins can be scheduled during a work break, or phone conversations can be used when video is not convenient. These practical benefits help people keep momentum and try new skills in real time without major disruption to daily routines.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeParanoiaSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobia

Experience

5+ years

Listed in

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

Which concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, low self-esteem, depression, anger, and related issues like grief and career strain.

What is his general approach in sessions?

He uses practical, evidence-based techniques and focused conversations to identify patterns and try new responses to anger and impulsivity.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has five years of professional experience as a clinician working with these concerns.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is a California LMFT and practices from California.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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