- Attachment-informed
- Skill focused
- Calm and direct
About Elliott
Elliott Lugo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with 17 years of experience. He helps people who are facing depression, anxiety, addiction, ADHD, parenting struggles, and problems with relationships and purpose. Elliott aims to find the practical barriers that get in the way of change and works alongside clients to address them.
He begins by talking about what matters most to each person. That includes how they see themselves, how they relate to others, and what might happen if they tried something different. From there he looks for patterns, missing skills, or thoughts that keep progress from sticking and suggests concrete steps to try.
Sessions are calm and nonjudgmental. Elliott uses plain language and breaks complex problems into manageable pieces. He focuses on helping people build skills they can use between sessions.
His approach draws from attachment-focused work, client-centered methods, cognitive-behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, and mindfulness practices. Elliott also works with trauma recovery and takes a sex-positive stance in therapy. He offers sessions that can be shortened on request and typically responds to messages in the late afternoon or by the next morning.
Elliott does not work on Fridays or Saturdays and usually replies to messages left then by Sunday morning. If a client and therapist don’t feel like a good fit, he encourages discussing other options so the person can find the best match for their needs.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current connections. It helps people notice patterns in how they relate to others and build safer ways of connecting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior and provides concrete tools to change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Elliott will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and what feels comfortable. That means trying things, checking how they fit, and adjusting the plan together over time.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as specific options are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life - for example, shorter sessions during a lunch break or attending from a quieter spot without needing extra travel time. It also allows continuity when schedules change and supports steady practice of skills between meetings, which helps therapy translate into everyday routines.
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Experience
17+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Elliott commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, ADHD, parenting strain, relationship struggles, grief, eating concerns, and related issues such as codependency and attachment problems.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses plain language and practical steps, combining client-centered conversation with cognitive-behavioral and dialectical strategies to build skills clients can use day to day.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Elliott has 17 years of experience providing mental health counseling in a range of settings.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Illinois and practices there.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; confirm current session options with the service before booking so you know what formats the therapist is offering.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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