Lugannys Soto, LMHC

Lugannys Soto is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, low self-esteem, relationship struggles, and life transitions. She also supports people dealing with grief, intimacy-related concerns, parenting pressures, career questions, bipolar disorder, and depression. Her first goal is to build a respectful working relationship so clients feel heard and understood.

She uses a collaborative, strength-based style in sessions. Conversations are interactive and focused on practical steps clients can use between meetings. The therapist combines Client-Centered Therapy with cognitive-behavioral tools and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to match each person’s needs.

Sessions often emphasize simple actions - clearer communication, coping skills for intense feelings, and small behavior changes that add up. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone is unsure about change, and Solution-Focused ideas keep work goal-oriented and forward-moving. She adapts these methods to the situation at hand.

With six years of experience, Lugannys draws on community mental health work with young people and families to inform her approach. That background contributes practical ideas for parenting, family stress, and communication challenges. She treats each client’s concerns as unique and builds plans around what fits their life.

People ready to start are invited to take a first step by completing a short questionnaire and scheduling an initial session. Sessions are conducted in English and follow the therapist’s practice procedures for Florida-licensed clinicians.

How her approaches fit into online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small, committed actions in service of those values. It is useful for people who feel stuck or overwhelmed by painful thoughts and want a values-guided way forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers concrete tools for changing unhelpful patterns. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and daily coping skills. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person’s own experience and emphasizes empathy, respect, and building trust during the process.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods make the most sense. That decision is based on the client’s goals, preferences, and what feels usable in day-to-day life.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the exact session formats available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some methods translate well to remote sessions because they focus on skill practice, goal setting, and conversational change rather than lengthy in-person exercises. Discuss options during the initial scheduling step to find a format that fits your routine and goals.