Therapist profile
Dr. Douglass Lobo, LMHC
Florida
Dr. Douglass Lobo - LMHC, Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Florida / MH4113
- NPI1861990723
- Experience30 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- Client-centered work
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness tools
About Douglass
Dr. Douglass Lobo is a Florida LMHC with 30 years of experience. He works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and relationship or parenting concerns. He also addresses trauma, addictions, ADHD, sleep problems, and issues tied to identity and intimacy.
He favors straightforward conversations. Sessions focus on identifying what sets off anger and finding doable steps to respond differently. Dr. Lobo describes counseling as practical help rather than a miracle fix. He often starts with clear goals and short-term strategies, and then adds longer-term tools as needed.
His background includes work across public and private systems, and consulting for school systems. That experience shaped his approach to behavioral challenges and family dynamics. He draws on multiple methods to match what each person needs rather than sticking to one technique.
In practice he uses client-centered listening to understand a person’s perspective. He follows that with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to test unhelpful thoughts and from emotionally-focused work to look at relationship patterns. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing appear when useful for managing urges and building motivation.
Dr. Lobo describes the work as collaborative. He helps people talk through frustrations, plan responses, and practice new habits outside sessions. People can expect direct feedback, simple exercises, and a focus on applying changes to daily life.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person’s experience. Online sessions can keep that same open conversation, helping a person name triggers and priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) teaches practical steps to test and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it often uses homework and brief exercises that fit well into weekly online check-ins. Emotionally-focused therapy looks at how emotions shape relationships and helps people change interaction patterns, which can be explored in video sessions where partners or family members take part when appropriate.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods to use based on goals and preferences. That collaborative choice can change over time as new challenges or priorities emerge.
The biography does not list which session formats are offered, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day and to practice skills between meetings. Shorter check-ins, video conversations, or phone conversations can all support work on anger, motivation, and mood depending on what is available and what the client prefers.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he work with?
He helps people who snap at loved ones, hold growing resentment, struggle with anger at work, or feel overwhelmed by someone else’s anger. Anger is listed among the many concerns he addresses.
How would he approach my temper in sessions?
He starts with listening and clear goals, then uses client-centered conversations and practical techniques. Therapy may include testing thoughts with CBT and practicing emotional responses.
What is his professional experience?
He has 30 years of clinical experience working across public and private settings and consulting with school systems. That background informs his work on behavior and family dynamics.
What credentials and region apply to his practice?
He holds the FL LMHC credential and practices in Florida.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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