Lugannys Soto, LMHC

Lugannys Soto is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida with six years of clinical experience. She has worked directly with at-risk children, adolescents, and their families in community mental health settings, helping clients navigate concerns such as stress, anxiety, substance use, anger, communication and parenting challenges, ADHD, and family conflict.

Her practice emphasizes a collaborative, strength-based approach that centers on building strong rapport and mutual respect. She creates a supportive environment where clients can explore their concerns and identify practical strategies that align with their values and daily lives. Lugannys blends client-centered principles with evidence-informed methods - including cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy - to tailor treatment plans to each person’s needs. She also draws on motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques when appropriate to help clients find momentum and clarity.

Committed to treating people with compassion and dignity, Lugannys works alongside clients to uncover coping skills, improve communication, and address barriers to wellbeing. Those ready to take steps toward change can expect a focused partnership that honors their goals and personal strengths as they work toward more balanced functioning and healthier relationships.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and take committed steps toward a meaningful life while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and persistent stress that interferes with daily functioning.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an empathic, nonjudgmental space where the client leads the conversation and the therapist offers acceptance and reflective listening. This approach supports self-exploration, self-worth, and improved decision-making in relationships and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is often applied to anxiety, depression, anger, and substance-related concerns to build coping tools and measurable progress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lugannys Soto works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to attend appointments around work, family, or mobility limitations and to maintain continuity of care when schedules change. Working with licensed professionals in these formats can make therapy more accessible while preserving the focused, goal-oriented support that helps people move forward.