Therapist profile
Antonio Wong-Rivadeneyra, LCSW
California
LCSW - Anger and Family concerns
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, California / 10296
- NPI1992855191
- Experience51 years
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- Anger management support
- Parenting and family
- Stress and anxiety
About Antonio
Antonio Wong-Rivadeneyra is a California LCSW with 51 years of professional experience. He speaks English and Spanish. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship strains, and changes in family or parenting roles.
He focuses on practical steps people can take to feel more in control. He helps clients notice their existing strengths and use them more often. Sessions look at patterns that keep someone stuck and then try simple ways to change those patterns.
Antonio asks questions that help people name what gets in the way of their goals. He helps clients break down big problems into smaller, manageable tasks. He also addresses motivation, self-esteem, and how disappointments are handled so those issues stop driving daily choices.
He says clients already carry many resources and that therapy often helps uncover those resources. The work can include reviewing messages people have accepted about themselves and keeping the ones that support healthier choices. Over time clients practice skills so they feel more in charge of their behavior and reactions.
Antonio describes the therapist role as a committed guide rather than someone who fixes problems. He aims to help people learn methods they can use on their own. His work ends when clients have regained control over what works for them.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Antonio uses evidence-based techniques that focus on real-world skills. One common approach he uses helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and then test those thoughts with practical experiments; this is useful for anxiety, anger, and low mood because it shows how thinking patterns affect behavior. Another approach centers on building and practicing coping skills step by step so people can handle stressors and setbacks more effectively; this helps with sleep problems, emotional regulation, and reactions in relationships.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He will listen to your goals and preferences and suggest methods that fit your situation. The process is collaborative - you and he try approaches, notice what helps, and adjust as needed.
Confirm the therapist's current session formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week and reduce time spent traveling. Some people find phone or video sessions allow shorter check-ins or easier scheduling around work or family responsibilities. Ask about session options when you complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule your first session.
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Experience
51+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship strain, parenting concerns, self-esteem, trauma, grief, sleep problems, career issues, and coping with life changes.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He focuses on practical steps and on helping clients identify and use their existing strengths. Sessions break down problems and build manageable skills.
How much clinical experience does he bring?
He has 51 years of professional experience working with clients on a wide range of life and emotional concerns.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California and he practices in that state.
Can I see him if I speak Spanish?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does he work with clients outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what formats are offered?
Please confirm the current session options before booking by checking the online therapy options; the profile advises selecting the See online therapy options button to proceed.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.