Elliott Lugo, LCSW

Licensed in Illinois · 17 years in practice

Elliott Lugo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois with 17 years of experience in mental health settings.

License and registration

LCSW, Illinois: 149.022246 · expires November 2027
NPI: 1942647599 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 17
Languages: English

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About Elliott

Elliott Lugo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois with 17 years of experience in mental health settings. He focuses on practical, straightforward work with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, ADHD, and relationship or parenting struggles. Elliott aims to make sessions clear and useful so clients can take steps forward in day-to-day life.

He spends early sessions identifying barriers that keep people stuck. Elliott asks about what matters to each person, how they see themselves and others, and what they expect might happen if they try something different.

Background and approach

That helps turn big problems into specific patterns and small, testable changes. Elliott uses a mix of approaches that fit the person and the problem. He draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, Dialectical Behavior Therapy for emotion regulation skills, and attachment-informed ideas to understand relationship patterns.

He explains things in plain language and focuses on building useful skills. Sessions are usually 45 to 50 minutes but can be shortened on request. Elliott aims to respond to messages in the late afternoon or early evening or by the next morning, and he is not typically working on Fridays or Saturdays.

He encourages honesty about fit and will help find a better match if the relationship isn’t working. People who want clear, steady guidance and skill-based work often do well with Elliott. He keeps sessions calm and non-judgmental and helps clients turn insights into practical steps they can use between meetings.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Elliott lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Eating disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Elliott names

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Online support

How Elliott’s approaches work online

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections. Online work can use discussion and exercises to notice these patterns and try new ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and then testing homework-style experiments to change them. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and many daily challenges. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and communicating more effectively. These skills can be learned and practiced between online sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Elliott will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. He checks in about what helps and adjusts the plan as therapy moves forward so the work stays useful and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls support full conversations and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat works for shorter check-ins, and text messaging suits quick updates or brief coaching between sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, school, or parenting and to keep momentum when life gets busy.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Elliott commonly address?

Elliott works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, ADHD, grief, parenting challenges, relationship and family problems, eating issues, anger, bipolar concerns, trauma and related areas.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses a straightforward, skill-focused style. Sessions break down problems into concrete patterns and practiceable steps to try between meetings.

How many years has he been practicing?

He brings 17 years of experience in mental health settings working with teens and adults on a range of concerns.

What credentials and location information are on file?

He is listed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois.

Which languages are supported and can international clients be seen?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

He meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How is payment handled and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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