Therapist in Naperville, Illinois Sammie Lugo, Therapist

Sammie Lugo is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois who is passionate about helping people to become the best versions of themselves. She believes that taking an empathetic and warm approach to helping clients navigate through their rough patches is essential for growth but also doesn’t shy away from the use of appropriate humor in therapy either. Sammie focuses on the big, profound experiences of life (internally and externally) and the more current and pressing experiences the client may experience more day-to-day. She has an expertise in a variety of issues including depression management, management of stress and anxiety, couples/family concerns, enhancement of self-confidence and self-esteem, behavioral concerns, mood disorders and personality disorders. Sammie focuses on use of talk therapy and other eclectic techniques to individualize her care with other emphases on use of Emotion Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, CBT, DBT and Existential Therapy. Sammie has a professional background as a forensic therapist treating a variety of mental health issues for IDOC and is familiar with the struggles associated with civilian and non-civilian roles. Sammies has also worked in in-patient/out-patient settings as well as various private practice settings with emphasis on individualize therapy. Sammie currently works with adults, teens, children, first responders and couples. She welcomes clients of every ethnicity, cultural background, and sexual orientation.