Elliott Lugo, LCSW
Therapist in Illinois
Elliott Lugo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Illinois with 17 years of experience in mental health settings.
- Licensed inIllinois
- License149.022246
- NPI 1942647599
- Experience17+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Elliott
Elliott Lugo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Illinois with 17 years of experience in mental health settings. He works with adults who face depression, anxiety, ADHD, addictions, parenting strain, and trouble building healthy relationships. Elliott focuses on practical steps people can try so daily life feels more manageable.
He begins by asking what matters most to a person and how they see themselves and others. That helps uncover barriers that keep someone stuck.
Background and approach
Then he and the client decide on simple, concrete changes to try in everyday life. Elliott uses a mix of approaches, including attachment-based ideas, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, and client-centered methods. He explains concepts in plain language and breaks complex problems into smaller, doable parts.
Sessions are calm and nonjudgmental, aimed at helping clients feel heard and understood. Sessions usually last 45 to 50 minutes, though shorter meetings can be arranged. He typically responds to messages in the late afternoon, early evening, or by the next morning, and he is out of the office on Fridays and Saturdays.
If a message is left over the weekend, he will usually reply by Sunday morning. People who want focused, practical work on mood, substance use, parenting, attachment concerns, or life transitions may find his style helpful. Elliott invites open conversation about fit and will help find another therapist if the match isn’t right.
Credentials
- LCSW (Illinois)
- License 149.022246 · expires November 2027
- NPI
- 1942647599 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Elliott lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Elliott names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How Elliott Uses Approaches Online
Attachment-based ideas look at how early relationships shape current patterns. Online sessions using this approach focus on understanding how someone connects to others and what feels safe or hard in relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down thoughts, feelings, and actions into small parts to test and change unhelpful patterns. Online CBT often centers on practical homework and skill practice between sessions. Client-centered work emphasizes listening, validation, and meeting people where they are; it helps clients feel understood while they explore goals and next steps.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Elliott works collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. He checks in about what is or isn’t helping and adjusts the plan together so therapy feels useful and manageable.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and teaching skills. Phone sessions can fit a break at work or when bandwidth is low. Live chat and text messaging let clients check in between sessions or use shorter touchpoints for support. These options provide flexibility to fit therapy into busy schedules.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Elliott commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, ADHD, parenting strain, relationship and family problems, grief, eating concerns, and mood issues among others.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a straightforward, client-centered style that breaks problems into manageable steps and focuses on practical changes people can try between sessions.
What is his professional background?
He has 17 years of experience providing mental health counseling in a variety of settings and works with teens and adults on mood, substance use, and relationship challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
Elliott is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an Illinois LCSW and practices from Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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