Elliott Lugo

Elliott Lugo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois with 17 years of experience. He helps people who are dealing with depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance use, parenting stresses, relationship problems, and finding purpose. Elliott aims to find what is getting in the way of change by talking through everyday concerns and practical obstacles.

He begins by asking about what matters most to each person and how they see themselves and others. That helps identify specific thoughts, behaviors, and skill gaps that make progress hard. From there he works with clients to try different ideas and actions that can lead toward a more satisfying life.

Elliott uses a mix of practical approaches in sessions, including trauma-focused work, attachment-based ideas, client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy. He keeps language simple and breaks complex problems into clear steps that are easy to follow. Sessions aim to build skills and small changes rather than rely on jargon.

He describes the therapy space as calm and non-judgmental and says it is important that people feel heard and valued. Elliott also notes that sometimes a match doesn’t fit, and he will help find a better fit when that happens.

Typical sessions run 45 to 50 minutes, though shorter meetings can be arranged. He usually responds to messages in the late afternoon or next morning and is not working on Fridays and Saturdays.

How Elliott’s approaches translate to online therapy

Trauma-focused work helps people process difficult experiences by creating a steady rhythm in sessions, teaching coping skills, and gently revisiting memories when the person is ready. It can help with symptoms that come after abuse, accidents, or other painful events.

Attachment-based ideas focus on patterns in relationships and how early connections shape expectations today. This approach is useful for people trying to improve communication, manage closeness and distance, or understand patterns that show up in parenting and adult relationships.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Elliott will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, and then try methods that fit those needs. He emphasizes collaboration and adjusts the plan if something doesn’t feel useful.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and avoiding travel time so appointments are easier to keep. Some people prefer shorter check-ins when their schedule is tight, while others use full-length sessions for deeper work; Elliott notes his typical meeting length is 45 to 50 minutes but shorter sessions can be arranged. The biography does not list specific remote formats, so confirm current session options before booking to make sure they meet your needs.