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Laura Lugo

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, 105228 Westwind Counseling
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Abandonment, Anger Management,
Insurance: Aetna, Anthem, Blue Shield, Magellan, Managed Health Networks (MHN),

Introduction

I have been working in mental health since 2008, initially as a mental health case manager then later as a substance abuse counselor before graduating from University of Phoenix and becoming a therapist in 2014. I primarily worked in an outpatient community mental health clinic with individuals diagnosed with severe mental illness and substance abuse as well at an on-call crisis triage unit for individuals with at-risk of higher level of care until moving to a federal detention facility assisting detainees with moderate to severe mental illness. Since 2018, I have been working on various telehealth platforms including Talkspace, Ginger, Modern Health, Path Mental Health and Octave. My specialities include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy (trauma), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression/Anxiety, SafeTalk for Suicide Prevention, LGBTQ+, Couples, and mood disorders. I like to allow individuals to follow decisions while also providing feedback, outcomes and adapting to change when necessary for best case outcomes. Being able to give consultation and receive constructive feedback when matters need to be addressed along with praise and recognition for quality of work demonstrated by individual's work ethics. Also allowing others to handle issues by delegating responsibilities when appropriate to problem-solve and work collaboratively as a team effort to reach personal and company goals.

Highlights

  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts insurance

Licenses

  • LMFT #105228 (CA)

Specialties

Additional focus areas


Treatment Approaches


Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples

Communities

  • Military/Veterans
  • Recovery
  • Lesbian, Gay, & Bisexual
  • Trans & Non-Binary

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Payment options

Pay with insurance

Laura Lugo accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Shield
  • Magellan
  • Managed Health Networks (MHN)
  • MHNet Behavioral Health

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Individual $125
  • Couples $150
  • Group Counseling $150 - $175

Locations

Westwind Counseling
El Centro, CA 92244-4402
Video Office

Frequently asked questions

Is Laura Lugo accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Laura Lugo is not currently accepting new clients.
Does Laura Lugo offer telehealth appointments? Laura Lugo does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Laura Lugo specialize in? Laura Lugo specializes in the following areas: Abandonment, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Communication Issues, Couples Counseling, Depression, Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence, Dual Diagnosis, Emotional Abuse, Gender Identity, LGBTQIA+, Mood Disorders, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Stress, Substance Use, and Trauma.

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