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Antonio

LPC, MPM

I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Mental Performance Coach, and I know firsthand what it takes to balance the demands of sport, life, and mental health. As a former collegiate athlete and graduate of Bluefield State College and Radford University, I bring both personal and clinical depth to the work I do. I received my Mental Performance certification through Brian Cain's Mental Performance Mastery program.​

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Foundation

Mental health and performance aren't separate; they're deeply connected. In our work together, you will find a safe, affirming space to explore, heal, and thrive, making meaningful strides in both personal well-being and the pursuit of excellence.

Populations

I specialize in individual and group services for teens, adults, and athletes across all levels with focused expertise in:​

  • Youth athletes navigating identity development, academic pressure, and the simultaneous demands of sport and growing up

  • High-performing and elite athletes, where the stakes are higher, the margin for error feels smaller, and mental performance work is not a luxury it's a necessity

  • Athletes recovering from injury, understanding that returning to sport is as much a psychological journey as a physical one and that the mind needs support while the body heals

  • Individuals healing from racial trauma, including race-based stress, systemic oppression, and identity-based harm, in a space where those experiences are named, validated, and healed

  • Those navigating substance use and recovery, helping clients untangle the role substances have played in coping, performance, and identity​​

Process

I use an integrated mind-body-relational approach drawing on ACT, DBT, CBT, TRM, RCT, and mindfulness.

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I am passionate about helping individuals build self-awareness and recover from life's hardships and empowering athletes to strengthen both their mental health and competitive edge.​​

 

My work is rooted in cultural responsiveness and a deep respect for each client's lived experience. Whether you are working through trauma, recovery, performance pressure, or the weight of systemic harm, you will be met with care, competence, and honesty.​​

Individual Therapy

Group Therapy

Sport & Performance Coaching

Training & Consultation

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antonio@boldentherapyandwellness.com

540-880-2208 ext. 1

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