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Antonio Resendiz

Antonio Resendiz, LMFT

LMFT - Anxiety and Addictions focus

California

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Credentials
LMFT
License
LMFT, California / 135146
NPI
1255908992
Experience
5 years
Languages
English
Location
California
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addictions support
  • Relationship concerns

About Antonio

Antonio Resendiz is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with five years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and motivation challenges. Antonio also addresses concerns related to relationships, grief, career stress, and sexual identity questions.

Antonio keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He listens to what is most pressing and helps people break concerns into manageable steps. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on skills people can try between sessions. Conversations are direct and aimed at making everyday social situations easier to approach.

Clients can expect help with a broad range of issues beyond anxiety, including ADHD, bipolar concerns, substance use, and eating or food-related issues. He also works with topics such as BDSM and kink culture, gender dysphoria, shame and guilt, impulsivity, and isolation. Antonio discusses goals and plans so people understand what each session will focus on.

Antonio’s background includes several years of hands-on clinical work in California. He describes his role as supporting people who want clearer coping strategies and more confidence in social settings. He invites practical problem-solving and teaches techniques to reduce avoidance and improve interactions.

For those who want to begin, the usual first step is a brief matching questionnaire and then scheduling an initial session. This helps identify priorities and whether his approach fits the person’s needs.

How therapeutic methods are used in online sessions

Antonio uses evidence-based techniques that focus on concrete skills and behavioral change. Cognitive-based work helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and test them with small, manageable experiments. Behavioral strategies focus on gradual exposure to feared social situations and practicing new responses to reduce avoidance.

He also uses problem-solving and motivational techniques to address addictions, procrastination, and motivation barriers. These approaches break problems into steps and set short-term goals to build momentum and confidence in social settings.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. Antonio will review goals, try techniques, and adjust based on how useful they feel. Together the therapist and client decide which methods to emphasize and how to pace progress so sessions match the person’s needs and preferences.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people practice skills in the situations they find challenging while reviewing progress with a licensed professional.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeParanoiaSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobia

Experience

5+ years

Listed in

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he work with?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and related issues listed in his profile.

What is his therapeutic style?

He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical skills and clear steps to address problems between sessions.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has five years of professional experience working in clinical settings in California.

What are his credentials and location?

He is a California LMFT and practices in California.

Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does cost work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Antonio ResendizLMFT

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