Antonio Rigonan, LPC

Antonio Rigonan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with more than 15 years of experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional and life challenges. A retired U.S. Air Force chaplain, he completed an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Texas A&M University-San Antonio and brings that clinical training together with military and pastoral experience to serve clients with practical compassion.

His practice focuses on issues such as stress, anxiety, grief, anger, sleep problems, depression, self-esteem, relationship and communication difficulties, and coping with life changes. He also works with concerns related to compassion fatigue, aging and geriatric issues, commitment and impulsivity, infidelity, loneliness, and financial stress, as well as veterans and armed forces issues. Antonio has particular experience addressing men’s issues, life purpose exploration, and hospice and end-of-life counseling.

Antonio’s therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and culturally responsive. He uses evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused techniques, Mindfulness Therapy, and Narrative Therapy, tailoring interventions to each person’s needs. Bilingual in English and Tagalog, he aims to create a supportive space where clients can explore emotions, build resilience, and pursue meaningful growth with steady professional guidance.

Therapeutic approaches and accessible online care

Antonio frequently integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into online sessions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients can explore their values and goals at their own pace; it is helpful for building self-esteem, clarifying life purpose, and addressing relational concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and learning practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress.

He also incorporates Mindfulness Therapy, which teaches present-moment awareness and simple stress-reduction practices that can support sleep, emotional regulation, and coping with grief. Antonio works with each person to determine which approaches fit best, treating the selection of methods as a collaborative process based on the client’s needs, goals, and preferences.

Online therapy with Antonio is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These remote options make it easier to access care from home or while traveling and allow ongoing therapeutic work to continue alongside daily responsibilities, with licensed professionals guiding the process toward practical and meaningful change.