- Client-centered care
- Practical CBT tools
- Focus on goals
About Antonia
Antonia Rapinesi is a licensed clinical social worker with 28 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and issues with self-esteem. She speaks English and practices in Florida, and she aims to create a calm space where clients can begin to sort through what feels overwhelming.
Antonia believes each person knows their own story and brings strengths to face hard things. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to listen and respond to what clients say matters most. She also uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice thoughts and habits that keep problems going and to build small, practical changes.
Her approach is straightforward and respectful. Sessions typically involve talking through current struggles, naming patterns, and trying small steps to shift mood and behavior. She also integrates solution-focused ideas to set concrete, short-term goals and psychodynamic ideas to look at longer-standing patterns when useful.
Antonia has worked across many concerns including domestic violence, workplace stress, phobias, post-traumatic stress, seasonal mood shifts, and women's issues. She emphasizes collaboration and steady progress rather than quick fixes. If you are ready to start, she encourages taking that first step and will work with you to find an approach that fits your life.
Approaches that translate well to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the client says matters most, helping people feel heard while they talk through difficult emotions and decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns, which can be practiced between sessions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and support mood regulation during stressful moments.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and help you decide which methods to try first. That choice can shift over time as symptoms change or new priorities emerge, and the process is collaborative rather than prescriptive.
Confirm the available session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find that using CBT homework and mindfulness practices between sessions helps progress carry into daily life, while client-centered conversations provide space to clarify values and priorities.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and self-esteem issues, and also focuses on related problems such as domestic violence, workplace issues, phobias, and post-traumatic stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style centers on listening and collaboration using client-centered principles, with practical techniques from CBT, mindfulness, solution-focused work and psychodynamic ideas when helpful.
What is her professional background?
She has 28 years of professional experience supporting people through mood, trauma, and life transition challenges.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed as an LCSW in Florida and conducts practice from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available for scheduling.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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