Antonio Rigonan, LPC

Antonio Rigonan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 15 years of experience. He focuses on everyday thoughts and habits that affect mood and behavior. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, anger, and sleep struggles in straightforward, practical ways.

He uses conversational, person-centered methods to help people feel heard and understood. Sessions often include looking at unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing small habit changes that make daily life easier. Antonio draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness techniques, narrative practices, and solution-focused strategies to tailor sessions to each person's situation.

His background includes a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Texas A&M University-San Antonio and prior work as a U.S. Air Force chaplain. That experience informs his calm, steady approach when people are facing big life changes, grief, or the strain of caregiving and end-of-life concerns.

Antonio offers therapy in English and Tagalog (Filipino), and his work addresses concerns such as communication problems, commitment and relationship issues, isolation, money stress, and questions of life purpose. He also supports people dealing with aging and geriatric matters, hoarding, impulsivity, and veteran and armed forces issues.

Sessions aim to be collaborative and focused on practical steps. Antonio helps clients identify manageable goals, try new habits, and track what changes feel helpful over time.

Approaches that shape online sessions

Antonio commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy alongside mindfulness practices. CBT focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thoughts and small behaviors that keep problems going, which can help with anxiety, depression, and sleep issues. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, reflection, and building a trusting relationship so clients can find their own solutions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve daily coping.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Antonio will collaborate with each person to clarify goals, try strategies, and adjust methods based on what helps. The first few sessions often focus on practical steps and testing what works for the person's routine and thinking patterns.

If you prefer online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking so you know what's offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also supports continued work when life events make in-person visits difficult. Talk with the therapist about which approaches and session arrangements best fit your needs.