Elliott Lugo

Compassionate, practical therapy for change

LCSW Illinois

Experience: 17 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About Elliott

Elliott Lugo brings 17 years of clinical experience as an LCSW practicing in Illinois. He focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, and a range of relationship and family concerns.

Background and approach

Elliott draws on cognitive-behavioral methods alongside attachment-based and client-centered approaches to help clients understand patterns that keep them stuck and to identify practical steps toward change. His work emphasizes clear, plain-language conversations that break complex problems into manageable parts.

Elliott pays attention to how clients see themselves and others, and he explores what might happen if different choices are made. This process informs skill-building and strategy selection so clients can pursue more satisfying routines, relationships, and coping habits.

Sessions are offered through multiple online formats, and Elliott aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental environment where people feel heard and empowered. He is attentive to fit and will discuss options if a different therapeutic match would better support a client’s goals.

How Elliott’s Approaches Translate to Online Therapy

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is often used to address anxiety, depression, addictions, and other daily challenges. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in close relationships and how early bonds shape expectations and responses, which can be helpful for relationship and family concerns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Elliott works with clients to clarify goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked in the past, then adapts techniques from these methods to fit the client’s needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexibility for different lifestyles and schedules. These options can make it easier to maintain regular sessions, fit therapy into a busy calendar, and use practical tools between meetings while working with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Elliott work with?

Elliott addresses a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, relationship and family problems, grief, eating concerns, parenting challenges, anger, bipolar, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

What is Elliott’s therapeutic style like?

He uses a combination of approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, DBT, and Mindfulness to tailor work to each client while keeping conversations clear and practical.

How much experience does Elliott have in practice?

He has 17 years of clinical experience working in a variety of mental health settings with teens and adults on issues like substance use, mood concerns, and relationship difficulties.

Where is Elliott licensed and available to practice?

Elliott is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois with licence IL LCSW 149.022246 and provides services to clients located in Illinois.

Can Elliott work with non-English speakers or international clients?

Sessions are provided in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are offered?

He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.

How are costs and payments handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions are accessed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with Elliott?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes ADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harm Social anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English