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Lugannys Soto

Lugannys Soto

LMHC

Therapist · Florida · 6+ years of experience

Compassionate counselor for life and anger challenges

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  • Collaborative style
  • Practical strategies
  • Values focused

About Lugannys

Lugannys Soto is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida who supports people facing stress, anxiety, anger, addictions, depression, and challenges with self-esteem. She also helps those dealing with relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, grief, intimacy issues, and life transitions. Her name and role are presented plainly to help visitors know who they would be working with.

She uses a warm, interactive style that centers on respect and collaboration. Sessions focus on building rapport first, then identifying practical steps people can try between meetings. Conversations are tailored to each person’s needs and goals rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

Over six years of clinical experience inform her work, including time supporting at-risk children, adolescents, and their families in community mental health settings. That background contributes to a practical approach when addressing communication problems, caregiver stress, and substance-related concerns.

Her methods blend Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. These approaches are used to help people notice patterns, set values-based goals, and practice new skills in everyday life.

People who choose sessions can expect a collaborative process. The therapist and client identify goals together, try manageable strategies, and adjust the plan based on what works. The focus is on usable skills for coping with anger and other struggles rather than on labels or diagnoses.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression

Additional 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 issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

How her approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for stress, anger, and reshaping habits that get in the way of daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior and testing out small changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depressive thinking. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the client sets the pace and direction of change.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what proves helpful. This means methods may shift over time to better match the person’s needs and preferences.

Session formats are not detailed in the provided biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a lunch break, sessions that remove commute time, or meeting without being on camera when energy is low. Licensed professionals can use these practical advantages to help people practice skills between meetings and apply new coping tools in everyday situations.

At a glance

Listed location
Florida
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
LMHC
Languages
English
License (Florida)
LMHC · No. MH18691
NPI
1477140150

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What problems does Lugannys Soto help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, anger, addictions, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, parenting, grief, and life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is interactive, strength-based, and collaborative, focusing on building rapport and working together to find practical steps that fit each person.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

She has six years of experience, including work in community mental health with at-risk children, adolescents, and their families, and with a wide range of presenting concerns.

What credentials and location apply to this therapist?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, FL LMHC, practicing in Florida.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

How do I begin a therapy process with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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