Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Hello there! I’m Elliott, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois. In addition, I am certified as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I’ve been providing mental health counseling services in a variety of settings for 13 years. My background is in working with teens and adults that struggle with issues such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance abuse, parenting difficulties, building healthy relationships, and finding purpose in life. If you’re open to meeting with me, I’d like to work with you on identifying barriers that might be keeping you from finding what you’re looking for. I usually help my clients identify these barriers by talking with them about the things that are important in their lives, how they see themselves as well as others around them, and what they think might happen if they make certain changes in their lives. Once we do that, it’s easier to understand what ideas, actions, and lack of healthy skills are hurting the chances of moving forward, and we can start finding different approaches that would lead to a more fulfilling lifestyle.
I provide a safe, calm, and non-judgmental space for my clients to be themselves, warts and all. I also work hard to break complex issues down into easy-to-understand language to make the most effective use of our time. I use a variety of therapy styles in sessions, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Strengths-based Therapy. I am also trained to work with clients on healing trauma and am a sex-positive therapist. However, regardless of what type of therapy being used, my priority is making sure you feel heard, valued, understood, and empowered to work with me on building new skills to deal with the problems you’re currently having. I also understand that sometimes a therapist and a client just don’t “click”, so if at any time you don’t feel like I am the best fit for you, please let me know so we can work on finding a therapist that will better meet your needs. I look forward to working with you. Take care!
PLEASE NOTE: My sessions typically last 45-50 minutes, but I can make them shorter if that is your preference. I make every attempt to return any messages left for me during the late afternoons/early evenings or by the next morning, but will usually not be available for an immediate response during the day, as this is when I am usually seeing clients for sessions. I am out of the office/not working on Fridays and Saturdays. If messages are left for me on Fridays or Saturdays, I will usually respond by Sunday morning.
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Elliott Lugo is a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois and a certified alcohol and drug counselor with 17 years of experience providing mental health counseling across a variety of settings. He works with both teens and adults to address a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem difficulties, relationship and family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, parenting challenges, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
He focuses on identifying the barriers that may be keeping someone from the changes they want to make. Elliott helps clients explore what matters to them, how they view themselves and others, and what they expect might happen if they try different approaches. That process makes it easier to see which thoughts, actions, or missing skills are standing in the way of progress and to develop practical, alternative strategies for a more fulfilling life.
Sessions are held in a calm, non-judgmental space where clients are invited to be themselves. Elliott aims to translate complex issues into straightforward, accessible language so time in session is used effectively. He draws on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and strengths-based approaches, is trained in trauma work, and practices from a sex-positive perspective. Above all, he prioritizes ensuring that people feel heard, valued, understood, and supported as they build new skills to manage current challenges.
Elliott recognizes that a therapist and client may not always be the right fit, and he encourages clients to say so if that is the case so other options can be explored. His sessions typically last 45-50 minutes, though shorter sessions can be arranged if preferred. He makes every effort to return messages in the late afternoons or early evenings, or by the next morning, but is generally not available for immediate responses during the daytime while seeing clients. He is out of the office on Fridays and Saturdays; messages received on those days are usually returned by Sunday morning.
Many people wonder whether online therapy can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and navigating life changes, online therapy has been found to be as effective as traditional in-person care for most people.
One of the main benefits is flexibility – clients can choose the mode of connection that fits their life, whether that is a video appointment, a phone call, live chat, or in-app messaging. That flexibility makes it easier to maintain regular sessions and integrate therapy into a busy schedule.
Therapists who provide online care are licensed professionals, and clients are free to switch therapists if they feel another clinician would be a better match. Online therapy can be a practical, accessible option for addressing everyday mental health concerns while fitting treatment into a client’s routine.
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