Therapist profile
Robert Lugo, LMHC
LMHC in Indiana - Family and parenting focus
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About Robert
Robert Lugo is an Indiana LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) with 20 years of clinical experience. He works with adults who are facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and the practical challenges of parenting and family life.
He focuses on concrete skills and short-term tools as well as deeper conversations about what matters to a person's life. Sessions often cover coping with life changes, grief, addiction concerns, anger, and issues around intimacy and commitment. He also addresses topics such as ADHD, autism and Asperger Syndrome, blended family issues, and fatherhood concerns.
In practice he uses several established approaches to help people change unhelpful patterns. He may use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thoughts and behaviors that keep someone stuck. Client-Centered methods guide how he listens and responds during sessions.
Robert also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotional regulation and Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas when relationships and connection are a focal point. He aims to help people improve communication, set healthier boundaries, and manage impulsivity and shame in everyday life.
People who reach out typically want practical steps they can use between sessions. He works with each person to set clear goals and track small changes. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial session to see whether this approach fits their needs.
How sessions work
How his approaches work in online sessions
Robert often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify what matters to them and to practice small, values-based actions despite difficult thoughts or feelings. ACT is useful for life transitions, anxiety, and situations where people feel stuck.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is another frequent approach and focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors. CBT is practical for stress, mood concerns, impulsivity, and many day-to-day problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will help you decide which methods fit your goals and preferences, and he adjusts the plan as you go. This is a collaborative process where your feedback shapes the focus of sessions.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. That flexibility can help people practice skills between sessions and keep therapeutic progress integrated into everyday life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he help with?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, grief, addictions, anger, and parenting or family-related problems.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, skills-based methods alongside person-centered listening. Sessions can include discussing thoughts and behaviors and practicing new coping skills.
What is his background and experience?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 20 years of experience working with adults on life transitions, workplace and family challenges, and men's issues.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is licensed in Indiana as an LMHC.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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