Mahana Lugo received a Master’s Degree from Western Michigan University in Counseling Education. Mahana has worked in the Human Development field for seventeen years in different areas including Community Mental Health, School Counseling, Education and Human Resources, both in the United States and Nicaragua. Although Mahana uses and eclectic approach to be able to serve the needs of each person, her two main two theoretical orientations are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Behavioral Therapy. Mahana is trained in the Evidenced Based approaches Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Suicide Prevention Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (SP-CBT). Mahana’s experience has focused on Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Developmental Disabilities, ADD/ADHD, Crisis Intervention.
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Expats, Immigration Issues, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Money and financial issues, Multicultural Concerns, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
MI LPC LPC6401019039
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Mahana is a great listener and is very caring. She helps to identify my thoughts and behaviors that we can be mindful of and adjust to achieve therapy goals.
Written on May 13, 2024 after therapy with Mahana for 6 months on issues concerning lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues
Mahana truly listens to you with care and kindness. She's great at suggesting practical exercises that, along with therapy, really help mindfully tackle your worries. Her sessions are always well-structured, making them flow smoothly. I highly recommend her services!
Written on Apr 09, 2024 after therapy with Mahana for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Professional, respectful, and simply very helpful and supportive. I would highly recommend Mahana Lugo-Montenegro when seeking aid from a mental health specialist.
Written on Mar 17, 2024 after therapy with Mahana for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, and coping with life changes
We just met but so far she's great. Looking forward to talking to her again. She's very informative and professional.
Written on Feb 23, 2024 after therapy with Mahana for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, and self esteem
Mahana has a lot of knowledge. She is very patient and caring. She listens very well, gives amazing advice and helps you through situations that you may have struggles with. Even in these two weeks she has helped me phenomenally! Thank you so much
Written on Jan 26, 2024 after therapy with Mahana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
I would recommend Mahana to anyone looking for a CBT therapist. She is highly skilled, gives great advice, and genuinely cares about her clients.
Written on Jan 05, 2024 after therapy with Mahana for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties