Antonio Wong-Rivadeneyra, LCSW

Antonio Wong-Rivadeneyra is a California-licensed LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) with five decades of professional experience supporting people through family conflict, parenting challenges, motivation and self-esteem concerns, and life transitions. He works bilingually in English and Spanish and centers his practice on the belief that each person is the expert of their own story and already carries strengths that can be developed to meet life s challenges.

He acknowledges that taking the first step into therapy takes courage and offers encouragement to those beginning this process. His approach focuses on helping clients reclaim a sense of joy and control by developing practical tools for managing disappointment and navigating times when life feels stuck. Together with clients, he examines what may be causing a stuck place and identifies steps to clear obstacles and move forward.

Antonio emphasizes tapping into resources people are born with but may not be using, and he supports gradual mastery of those strengths so clients can take charge of their lives. He helps clients notice and choose which internal messages to accept so that only the positive, constructive ones guide behavior. In his view the therapist s role is a committed guide - attuned to what motivates each person - and the work concludes when the client has regained control over what works for them.

Strengths-Focused Care and Online Flexibility

Antonio combines strengths-focused work with a person-centered stance to help clients build on what already works in their lives. A strengths-focused approach highlights a person s existing abilities and practical resources, helping to expand confidence and resilience when facing family issues, parenting challenges, or life transitions. A person-centered approach emphasizes active listening and attunement, offering clients an empathetic space to explore motivations and choose their own path forward.

He also uses skill-building techniques to help clients develop concrete tools for managing disappointment, stress, and moments of feeling stuck. These techniques emphasize step-by-step practice so clients can gradually master strategies that fit their daily lives. Determining the best combination of approaches is collaborative - he works with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to access consistent care around work and family schedules. These formats support continuity of treatment, offer scheduling flexibility, and allow clients to engage in therapy from settings that feel most comfortable to them.