- Focus on daily routines
- Thoughts and behavior work
- Values-based change
About Robert
Robert Lugo is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 20 years of practice. He focuses on thoughts and everyday habits that shape how people respond to stress, anxiety, and life changes. Robert aims to help clients build clearer routines and gentler self-talk so day-to-day life feels more manageable.
He commonly supports people coping with relationship strain, low self-esteem, grief, and challenges at work. He also helps with ADHD, addictions, anger, and intimacy-related issues, and works with many concerns related to family life such as blended family issues and fatherhood challenges. He uses straightforward conversation to identify patterns that keep problems repeating.
Robert blends several evidence-based approaches to suit each person. He draws on acceptance and commitment ideas to build values-based action, cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thinking, and client-centered listening to make sense of what matters most to the client. He also uses skills from dialectical behavior work and emotionally-focused methods for relationship concerns.
Over two decades he has supported people through divorce, impulsivity, guilt, and finding life purpose. Sessions aim to produce practical steps and clearer choices rather than long theory. Robert encourages small experiments at home that directly affect daily habits.
He offers services from Indiana and speaks English. Prospective clients should use the site process to begin a match and confirm session arrangements before scheduling.
He commonly supports people coping with relationship strain, low self-esteem, grief, and challenges at work. He also helps with ADHD, addictions, anger, and intimacy-related issues, and works with many concerns related to family life such as blended family issues and fatherhood challenges. He uses straightforward conversation to identify patterns that keep problems repeating.
Robert blends several evidence-based approaches to suit each person. He draws on acceptance and commitment ideas to build values-based action, cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thinking, and client-centered listening to make sense of what matters most to the client. He also uses skills from dialectical behavior work and emotionally-focused methods for relationship concerns.
Over two decades he has supported people through divorce, impulsivity, guilt, and finding life purpose. Sessions aim to produce practical steps and clearer choices rather than long theory. Robert encourages small experiments at home that directly affect daily habits.
He offers services from Indiana and speaks English. Prospective clients should use the site process to begin a match and confirm session arrangements before scheduling.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Autism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersSelf-loveWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Indiana
Languages
English
Online work using ACT, CBT, and client-centered methods
Robert often uses acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) online, which focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions that match those values. ACT can help when worry or avoidance gets in the way of everyday goals.He also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and the behaviors they drive. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and habits that interfere with work or relationships. In addition, client-centered therapy provides a listening, respectful space where the client's perspective guides the work and pacing.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will discuss goals, try a few techniques, and adjust based on what feels most helpful. This collaborative exploration helps match methods to each person's needs and preferences.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking, since specific online options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when a full session is difficult, and remove travel time so skills can be practiced between meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and self-esteem concerns, as well as ADHD, addictions, grief, anger, and career-related strain.
What is his therapy style like?
His approach is collaborative and down-to-earth, combining listening with practical skill-building to change thoughts and everyday habits.
How much experience does he bring to sessions?
He has 20 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of life challenges and transitions.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, practicing from Indiana.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.