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- Bilingual English Spanish
- Strengths based work
- Practical coping skills
About Antonio
LCSW in California with 51 years of experience, Antonio Wong-Rivadeneyra helps people facing parenting and family challenges, low self-esteem, life transitions, ADHD, stress and anxiety. He speaks English and Spanish and works with individuals who want practical tools to manage daily struggles. Antonio invites clients who are ready to look at their patterns and build on their existing strengths.
He approaches work by treating each person as the expert on their own story. Sessions focus on identifying strengths that are already present and using those strengths to address problems that feel stuck. Antonio describes therapy as a collaborative process of finding practical steps to increase control over difficult experiences.
In meetings he helps people recognize subtle messages that have shaped their choices. Then he supports them in testing different responses and keeping what helps. The aim is to gradually master skills that reduce distress and improve decision-making in everyday life.
Antonio emphasizes action and reflection. He guides clients to analyze the roots of a problem, try new behaviors, and notice what changes. Over time the work is intended to shift patterns so the client is the one in charge of their next steps.
He asks clients to approach therapy as a commitment to change. Antonio continues until a person feels they have workable control over what matters most to them.
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How his therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Antonio uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on strengths and practical skill-building. One common approach he uses helps clients identify existing resources and apply them to current problems; this is useful for parenting concerns, coping with life changes, and self-esteem work. Another approach centers on pattern recognition and behavioral experiments, where clients try new responses to long-standing reactions and then review what changed; this helps with anxiety, anger, and relationship difficulties.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He will collaborate with clients to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. The plan can be adjusted over time based on how a person responds to the methods and exercises.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins on days when a full session is difficult, and let people join from locations that reduce travel time. Licensed professionals often use these features to keep therapy practical and consistent with everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
51+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with issues such as family and parenting struggles, self-esteem, life changes, ADHD, stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and grief, sleep problems, anger, career issues, depression, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He treats clients as the expert of their own story and focuses on identifying and building practical strengths. Sessions emphasize analyzing patterns, testing new responses, and developing useful coping skills.
How much experience does he have?
He has 51 years of professional experience delivering clinical social work services.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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