Therapist profile
Robert Lugo, LMHC
Indiana
LMHC - Anger and Relationship Concerns
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Indiana / 39000616A
- NPI1669249454
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationIndiana
About
- ACT techniques
- CBT skills
- Emotion work
About Robert
Robert Lugo is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Indiana with 20 years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, anger, and other life changes. Sessions are practical and focused on everyday problems rather than labels.
He uses a mix of behavioral and emotion-focused approaches to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different ways of responding. That can mean learning skills to manage strong feelings, practicing clearer communication, or testing small changes in daily routines. Work often centers on what feels most pressing, whether that is stress at work, simmering resentment at home, or trouble concentrating.
Robert often brings together acceptance-based strategies and cognitive tools. He helps people name difficult thoughts and decide which ones to act on. He also draws on emotion-focused methods to help people understand how their feelings affect relationships.
His experience includes supporting men, veterans, and adults navigating midlife transitions and family and workplace pressures. He also works with concerns linked to ADHD, addictions, grief, intimacy, and career decisions.
Sessions aim to be straightforward and action-oriented. Clients practice skills between meetings and review what helps. To begin, users follow the platform steps to match and schedule an initial appointment.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings and choose actions that reflect their values. Online ACT sessions often focus on brief experiential exercises and practical steps to try between meetings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. In remote sessions CBT can include guided worksheets, skill practice, and short behavior experiments to test between appointments. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at how emotions shape interactions and connection; online EFT work can involve identifying emotional patterns and rehearsing new ways to communicate with others. Finding which approach fits is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences. That might mean using ACT tools one week and CBT skill-building the next, based on what the client needs. Confirm session formats before booking, since the biography does not specify them. The practical benefits of working remotely include easier scheduling around work or family demands, shorter check-ins when time is limited, and the ability to join from different locations when travel would be difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, assign take-home practices, and review how new skills are working in daily life.Areas of focus
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What problems does he help with?
He addresses stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, anger, depression, and related concerns such as ADHD, addictions, grief, and career issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He combines acceptance-based work with cognitive and emotion-focused methods to teach skills and practice new ways of responding to feelings and conflicts.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of experience working with adults on life transitions, workplace and family stress, and interpersonal challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Indiana.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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