Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Elliott Lugo, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - stress and addiction
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149.022246
- NPI
- 1942647599
- Experience
- 17 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Elliott supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
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About Elliott
Elliott Lugo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with 17 years of experience. He works with adults and teens on concerns such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, addiction, parenting stress, relationship problems, grief, and coping with life changes. He also addresses attachment issues, blended family challenges, codependency, and anger.
Elliott focuses on identifying the barriers that keep people from making the changes they want. He asks about what matters most in a person's life, how they see themselves and others, and what might happen if they tried different choices. That helps turn broad problems into specific things to work on.
Sessions use clear, everyday language. Elliott combines approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, and attachment-based ideas to teach skills and coping tools. He often breaks complex issues into concrete steps so people can use what they learn between meetings.
He keeps sessions focused and practical. Typical appointments run 45 to 50 minutes, with the option to shorten a session if needed. Elliott tries to respond to messages in late afternoons or early evenings or by the next morning and is out of the office on Fridays and Saturdays.
If a client and therapist do not seem to fit, he encourages discussing alternatives and finding a better match. His approach is direct and collaborative, aimed at helping people notice patterns, build skills, and try different ways of handling old problems.
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How Elliott integrates evidence-based approaches online
Elliott uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and problems like difficulty concentrating or low mood. He also uses dialectical behavior therapy techniques to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and communication skills when feelings run high.Attachment-based ideas are part of his work as well. Those approaches look at how early and current relationships shape expectations and reactions, which can help when people struggle with trust, closeness, or repeated relationship patterns. Together these methods focus on skills you can practice between sessions and small changes that add up over time.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Elliott will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. He treats this as a collaborative process and adjusts methods based on the client's needs and feedback.
Confirm the specific online session formats before booking because the profile does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time so sessions can happen around work or family obligations. These practical benefits help people keep therapy consistent while they try new skills and strategies.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does he address?
Elliott works with depression, anxiety, ADHD, addictions, trauma and many relationship and family concerns listed in his profile.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses clear, practical language and mixes client-centered work with CBT and DBT strategies to teach coping skills and behavioral changes.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 17 years of experience working in a range of mental health settings.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an Illinois LCSW license and practices in Illinois.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the profile.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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