Robert Lugo, LMHC
Thoughtful, story-centered counseling for everyday challenges
Details
| Name | Robert Lugo |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMHC |
| Based in | Indiana |
| Licensed in | Indiana |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 20 |
About Robert
Robert Lugo is a licensed mental health counselor with 20 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and low self-esteem. He practices in Indiana and offers sessions in English. He brings a calm, straightforward manner to conversations so people can speak honestly about what’s hard for them.
Robert often begins by listening to each person’s story and finding patterns that affect daily life. He uses Narrative Therapy to help people see how their life stories shape choices and feelings.
Background and approach
He also draws on acceptance-based and cognitive strategies to help with worry, mood, and impulsive behaviors. In sessions people can expect practical tools alongside reflective conversation. Robert helps clients build communication skills, manage anger, and cope with major life changes.
He also supports people working through grief, addiction concerns, career questions, and intimacy-related struggles. Over two decades he has worked with diverse issues such as ADHD, autism spectrum concerns, blended family challenges, codependency, infidelity, and fatherhood issues. Robert explains techniques in plain language and focuses on steps people can try between sessions.
He uses a collaborative style - clients set goals and he offers methods to reach them. Sessions are available through video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. New clients start by completing a short questionnaire and scheduling a time that fits their needs.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Self esteem among the things Robert works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Self-love
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Robert among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Robert among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Robert among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Robert among the ways he works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Robert among the ways he works.
- Gottman Method: Listed by Robert among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Robert among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Robert among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Robert among the ways he works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Robert among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Robert directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Robert directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and acceptance-based work online
Robert often combines Narrative Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered techniques. Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from their problems by examining the stories they tell about their lives and finding new meanings. ACT focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and emotions while choosing actions that align with personal values. Client-Centered work emphasizes listening and creating a calm space where the person leads the pace and focus of sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Robert treats approach choice as a conversation. He will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring to therapy. Adjustments are normal as therapy progresses.
Online therapy offers practical benefits that many people find helpful. Video calls let the therapist and client see one another for fuller interaction. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text allow ongoing connection between sessions and can fit into busy schedules. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care and use techniques in real time while life is happening.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and self-esteem concerns, as well as grief, addictions, anger, career questions, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He works in a collaborative, compassionate way that combines Narrative Therapy with acceptance and cognitive approaches to address thoughts, feelings, and the stories people tell about themselves.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of issues and life transitions.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, practicing in Indiana.
What languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
How are sessions delivered?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with him?
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