- CBT approaches
- Mindfulness practice
- Client-centered work
About Antonio
Antonio Rigonan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 15 years of clinical experience. He holds an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Texas A&M University-San Antonio and works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, relationship strain, sleep difficulties, depression, and coping with life changes.
He began his career as a U.S. Air Force chaplain and applies that background when helping people manage strong feelings and life transitions. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps. He helps clients name what’s happening, try different ways of responding, and notice what changes.
Antonio uses several evidence-based approaches in straightforward ways. He draws on Client-Centered methods to follow the client’s lead. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and change behaviors. Mindfulness practices are used to reduce reactivity and improve focus.
He also works with Narrative and Solution-Focused techniques to reframe problems and build small, achievable goals. This combination is often used with issues such as anger, impulsivity, communication problems, and life purpose concerns.
Antonio speaks English and Tagalog. He has experience with men’s issues, veteran and armed forces concerns, hospice and end-of-life counseling, financial stress, and isolation. If you are unsure which approach fits, he helps clarify options during early sessions.
Approaches used in remote sessions and how they help
Antonio commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot patterns of thinking that increase anger and stress, then test practical changes in behavior. He also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach attention skills and reduce knee-jerk reactions to upsetting events. Client-Centered methods are used to let the person lead the conversation and set priorities for change.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Antonio will review goals and preferences with clients and recommend which methods to try first. That decision is collaborative and may shift as sessions progress to better fit what the client finds most useful.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, allow short check-ins during a break, and remove travel time. Those practical benefits can help people maintain consistency while working on anger, communication, and coping skills.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Tagalog
Frequently asked questions
Which anger-related concerns does he address?
He works with anger tied to stress, relationship strain, impulsivity, and resentment. He also helps people coping with others' anger and compassion fatigue.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions are practical and collaborative. He blends client-centered listening with action-focused exercises.
How long has he practiced counseling?
He has 15 years of experience, including prior work as a U.S. Air Force chaplain and clinical counseling in Texas.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Tagalog.
Do you know the session formats he offers?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.