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Antonio L. Rivera

LCSW26 years of experience
5.0 (77)
Authentic
Direct
Empowering

I’ve had the privilege of supporting others for 26 years, which has given me a deeper understanding of the challenges and stressors people of all ages face. I have expereince working with people living with addictions, teenagers, couples, and anxiety. Through this experience, I’ve developed a strong ability to offer meaningful assistance.

I use a relational approach combined with Cognitive-Behavioral techniques to help individuals find relief and foster personal growth.

I use a relational approach combined with Cognitive-Behavioral techniques to help individuals find relief and foster personal growth.

First session

Everyone is unique and has their own way of relating to themselves, others, and the world around them. In our first session, you can expect me to listen attentively and ask questions to better understand your experience. I’ll also take the time to explain my counseling approach and answer any questions you might have.

Strengths

Throughout my experience, I have developed the ability to help individuals recognize and understand their own patterns of thinking, feeling, and behavior.

Ideal clients

Getting along with ourselves and others can be challenging, often leaving us feeling confused and frustrated. It can create uncertainty and self-doubt, especially when we're trying to navigate our thoughts and emotions while dealing with life's stresses. While having structure, expectations, and standards is important for daily life, we sometimes don’t realize we’re sacrificing our well-being or others' in the process. Imagine needing to paint a room—you could probably figure it out and do it yourself. But with someone to help, it would be easier and done more quickly. That’s where I come in: I’m here to help you create and manage the life you want, without judgment or criticism. Together, we can work through it and find the path that works for you.

Treatment methods

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy

REBT is an interactive therapy approach, the client and I work together to identify and challenge negative thought patterns to lead to negative feeling and behaviors.

Relational

A focus is centered on the relationship patterns a person has with themselves and others.

Location

Virtual sessions

Reviews and ratings

5.0 rating (77)19 reviews
August 31, 2026

Mr. Rivera was very knowledgeable, very personable, just a pleasure to talk to. We have a shared history since we are both Latino. We have the same shared family values, and it just made for a very comfortable conversation. I look forward to talking to him more.

Verified client, age 55-64Review shared after session 1 with Antonio
June 12, 2026

Mr, Rivera was great. Beat experience to date. I look forward to future sessions

Verified client, age 45-54Review shared after session 1 with Antonio
January 2, 2026

Antonio is a great therapist who keeps me grounded and brings me back to reality when I start slipping. He’s direct, honest, and encouraging, which really helps me stay on track and make progress. He is intentional and makes me accountable which I appreciate.

Verified client, age 35-44Review shared after session 5 with Antonio

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