Lugannys Soto , LMHC

Lugannys Soto is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with six years of clinical experience. She has worked in community mental health settings supporting at-risk children, adolescents, and their families, and has experience addressing a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, communication and parenting challenges, ADHD, family conflict, depression, and bipolar-related issues. Lugannys approaches care with a collaborative, strength-based style that centers on building rapport and respectful, compassionate engagement. She integrates client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral strategies and elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to tailor treatment plans to each person’s unique needs and goals. Through interactive dialogue she helps clients identify practical coping skills, clarify values, and develop solutions that fit their lives and circumstances. Lugannys emphasizes partnership in the therapeutic process, working together with clients to discover strategies that promote resilience and meaningful change. She is fluent in English and holds the LMHC credential, which indicates state licensure to provide mental health counseling in Florida. Lugannys is not currently accepting new clients, but her approach reflects a commitment to empathy, practical problem solving, and long-term wellbeing.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Lugannys Soto

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to help clients clarify what matters most to them and to take values-based action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and patterns that get in the way of living a meaningful life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It offers practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, impulsivity, and mood-related concerns by teaching skills like cognitive restructuring and behavioral activation.

Client-centered therapy highlights empathy, respect, and collaboration. In this approach Lugannys Soto follows the client’s lead, offering support and reflective listening to help people explore their strengths and make their own choices about change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Lugannys Soto collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging increases accessibility and flexibility, allowing clients to engage from different locations and on varied schedules. These options support continuity of care and make it easier to practice skills between sessions while maintaining regular contact with licensed professionals and therapists when needed.