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Online therapist

Antonio Wong-Rivadeneyra

Experienced bilingual LCSW focused on families

Credentials
LCSW
Experience
51 years
Licensed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Format
Online sessions

About Antonio

Antonio Wong-Rivadeneyra is a licensed clinical social worker in California. He speaks English and Spanish and brings decades of experience to family and parenting concerns. He greets each new step toward therapy with respect and encourages people for taking that first step.

He focuses on practical help for everyday problems. He talks through family conflicts, parenting issues, low self-esteem, motivation, and coping with life changes. He also offers support for stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, anger, sleep problems, and work-related concerns.

Background and approach

Antonio believes clients are the experts on their own lives. He helps people notice unused strengths and build skills to handle disappointments and setbacks. Sessions often include looking at patterns that keep someone stuck and trying new ways to move forward.

His goal is to help people regain a sense of control over their experiences. He works with clients to identify small, usable tools they can practice between sessions. Over time those tools are meant to help people rely more on their own resources.

Antonio describes therapy as a partnership. He pays attention to what motivates each person and guides them toward choices that fit their life. His work continues until clients feel they can manage what works best for them.

Evidence-based approaches and online care that fit busy lives

Antonio uses established, evidence-based techniques that focus on concrete change. One approach involves helping people identify unhelpful patterns and replace them with new behaviors that reduce stress and improve relationships. This helps with family and parenting struggles and problems with motivation or low self-esteem. Another method emphasizes building on a persons existing strengths by teaching simple skills to manage emotions, anger, sleep, and reactions to life changes. That approach supports recovery from grief, trauma, and work-related burnout.

Finding the best method is a collaborative effort. The therapist will work with each person to choose which techniques match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they try options, track what helps, and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible ways to connect. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy family schedules and to keep working on skills between meetings. Licensed professionals can guide growth and problem solving using the format that works best for each person.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Antonio commonly address?
He works with family and parenting matters as well as self-esteem, coping with life changes, ADHD, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy problems, sleep, anger, career difficulties, depression, and compassion fatigue.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He views clients as the experts on their own lives and helps them tap unused strengths. Sessions focus on practical tools, identifying patterns that create blocks, and practicing new ways to handle challenges.
How much experience does he have?
Antonio has 51 years of professional experience offering clinical help and guidance to people with a wide range of concerns.
What are his official credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California with license number CA LCSW 10296.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are offered online?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to connect.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience
51 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English, Spanish

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