About Antonio
Antonio Wong-Rivadeneyra is a licensed clinical social worker who speaks English and Spanish. He has spent many decades helping people untangle problems that get in the way of everyday life. He focuses on practical steps people can try right away and respects the strengths each person already has.
He has worked in California for most of his career and brings 51 years of professional experience to sessions. Antonio helps people with family conflict, parenting concerns, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and anger.
Background and approach
He also supports those dealing with ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, sleeping problems, career dilemmas, trauma and compassion fatigue. Antonio believes clients are the experts in their own stories. He listens for what is working and what is holding someone back.
Then he helps people pinpoint small changes they can make to feel more in control and more confident. In sessions he helps clients notice the subtle messages that shape choices and moods. He works with people to build on untapped strengths and to practice tools that ease daily struggles.
Progress often comes from understanding what’s causing a stuck feeling and trying different approaches until something fits. Taking the first step can feel hard, and Antonio acknowledges that courage. He aims to guide people toward mastering the skills that let them manage life with more ease and satisfaction.
Evidence-based approaches and online options
Antonio uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical steps. One approach concentrates on identifying strengths and skills a person already has, then practicing those skills to improve confidence and daily functioning. Another approach helps people examine the subtle messages and patterns that drive behavior, so they can experiment with new ways of responding to stress, relationships, and life changes.Choosing the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and decide with each client which methods match their goals, needs, and preferences. This is a collaborative process that can change over time as progress is made.
Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video calls allow for face-to-face conversation when that matters most. Phone sessions can fit a busy day or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, ongoing support, or when writing helps someone process thoughts. These options aim to make it easier to fit therapy into real life and try approaches that feel workable.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
Also works with
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Relationship issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Experience
- 51 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English, Spanish