- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma related concerns
- Life purpose questions
About Antonia
Antonia Rapinesi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 28 years of professional experience. She works with adults who are struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. She also focuses on concerns such as domestic violence, emptiness, family problems, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose.
Antonia uses a straightforward approach that treats the client as the expert on their own life. Sessions are practical and conversational. She helps people notice strengths, test small changes, and build momentum toward clearer decisions about work, relationships, or daily routines.
Her work draws on several evidence-informed methods. Client-centered techniques create space for a person to tell their story and be heard. Cognitive behavioral tools help identify unhelpful thinking and try small behavioral shifts. Mindfulness-based ideas support noticing thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed.
Antonia also draws on psychodynamic thinking to look at repeated patterns that show up across relationships. Solution-focused strategies are used when people want concrete steps and short-term goals. Together these approaches are used to address mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, workplace difficulties, and seasonal mood variation.
She speaks English and practices in Florida. Antonia describes the first step as signing up and taking that initial step toward talking about what matters now. Her style centers on clear conversation and practical steps rather than abstract theory.
How Antonia’s approaches work in remote sessions
Antonia commonly uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy during sessions. Client-centered work focuses on listening and reflecting so a person can tell their story and notice strengths. Cognitive behavioral therapy involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying specific behavioral experiments to change mood or anxiety.Mindfulness-based ideas are also used to help people notice sensations, emotions, and thinking without getting swept up by them. These techniques can be useful for stress, social anxiety, and managing mood shifts across the year.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Antonia treats that as a collaborative task - she will discuss options, try methods that match the client's goals, and adjust the plan based on what helps most.
If you prefer online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Many people find remote meetings make it easier to fit therapy into a day off work or a quiet hour at home, and they can reduce travel time. Ask about specifics when you schedule so you know how sessions will be arranged.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focuses include domestic violence, family problems, guilt and shame, and life purpose questions.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck?
Her approach is practical and client-centered. She listens to the person's story, looks for strengths, and uses short-term steps to test changes.
How many years has she practiced?
She has 28 years of professional experience working with people on mood, trauma, anxiety, and related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and provides services from that location.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What is the cost and payment model?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to meet with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.