At a glance
- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, Florida / MH18691
- NPI
- 1477140150
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational approach
- Strengths-based
- Practical strategies
About Lugannys
Lugannys Soto is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and parenting or relationship concerns. She also supports people dealing with grief, anger, self-esteem struggles, life changes, career worries, and intimacy-related issues. Her first goal is to hear what matters to each person and to help them find practical steps forward.
She uses a collaborative, interactive style in sessions. Conversations focus on strengths and on what the person wants to change. Lugannys adapts the pace and tools to each person rather than following one fixed method.
Her work draws on a mix of approaches including Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. That combination lets her offer short-term practical tools and deeper work on values and coping skills.
Lugannys has six years of clinical experience and has spent time supporting people in community mental health settings. She brings respect and compassion to each session and focuses on building rapport so clients can speak openly about hard topics.
People who choose her can expect a tailored plan that aims at clear, manageable goals. She guides conversations toward strategies that fit daily life and helps track small changes over time.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to build motivation for steps like reducing substance use or improving habits. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take actions that match those values, while also teaching skills to notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the persons experience, with the therapist listening closely and offering empathy to help people process feelings and make decisions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will talk with each person about goals and preferences and choose techniques that fit those aims. That collaborative decision helps keep sessions practical and focused on what the client wants to change.
The therapist biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people try different ways of meeting and then agree on what works best for scheduling and attention. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionAdditional focus areas
AbandonmentCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveWorkplace issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyExperience
6+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Lugannys support?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, anger, self-esteem issues, parenting and relationship concerns, bipolar symptoms, and career or life-change challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive and collaborative, focusing on strengths and building rapport to talk through what matters most to the client.
What is her professional background?
She has six years of experience and has worked in community mental health settings supporting a wide range of concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Florida licensed mental health counselor, listed as LMHC, and practices from Florida.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers