Robert Lugo

I am highly experienced in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and use it as a foundation for treating anxiety, ADHD-related challenges, and relationship difficulties. CBT helps clients identify and modify unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors that contribute to emotional distress. My expertise includes helping clients recognize cognitive distortions, test assumptions, and build practical coping strategies that improve daily functioning. I use CBT in a collaborative and structured way, ensuring int

I am an expert in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and am formally certified in DBT. I use this approach to help clients who struggle with emotional intensity, anxiety, impulsivity, distress tolerance, and relationship instability. DBT offers practical, skills-based tools that help clients regulate emotions, tolerate distress, communicate effectively, and stay grounded in the present moment. My expertise lies in translating DBT skills into real-life application, helping clients move from emotional r

I specialize in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, particularly with clients who feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, avoidance, or self-criticism. ACT helps clients develop psychological flexibility by learning how to relate differently to difficult thoughts and emotions rather than trying to eliminate them. My expertise includes guiding clients to clarify their values, increase present-moment awareness, and take meaningful action even when discomfort is present. ACT is especially effective for anx

I specialize in working with adolescents and adults with ADHD, focusing on executive functioning, emotional regulation, and self-esteem. Treatment integrates psychoeducation, CBT, DBT-informed skills, and practical strategies to improve organization, follow-through, and time management. A key part of my work is reducing shame and helping clients understand how their brain works so they can build systems that support long-term success rather than relying on willpower alone.

I specialize in treating anxiety by helping clients understand how anxious thoughts, emotions, and body responses work together to maintain distress. Using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ACT, and DBT, I help clients reduce avoidance, regulate emotional responses, and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Treatment focuses on building practical coping skills, increasing tolerance for uncertainty, and helping clients regain confidence and control so anxiety no longer dictates daily life.

I specialize in helping individuals and couples improve communication, emotional connection, and conflict management. Drawing from Gottman Method principles, attachment theory, and CBT, I help clients identify unhealthy patterns and replace them with skills that promote trust, respect, and repair. Therapy focuses on emotional regulation, clear expression of needs, and building healthier relationship dynamics that support long-term stability and connection.

I specialize in working with adolescents and adults with ADHD, focusing on executive functioning, emotional regulation, and self-esteem. Treatment integrates psychoeducation, CBT, DBT-informed skills, and practical strategies to improve organization, follow-through, and time management. A key part of my work is reducing shame and helping clients understand how their brain works so they can build systems that support long-term success rather than relying on willpower alone.

I specialize in treating anxiety by helping clients understand how anxious thoughts, emotions, and body responses work together to maintain distress. Using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ACT, and DBT, I help clients reduce avoidance, regulate emotional responses, and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Treatment focuses on building practical coping skills, increasing tolerance for uncertainty, and helping clients regain confidence and control so anxiety no longer dictates daily life.