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
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Mahana takes the time to listen, doesn't jump straight to solution mode. She helped me analyse my thoughts when I wasn't even sure what I was feeling.
Written on Dec 04, 2023 after therapy with Mahana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Mahana so far has made feel so seen and so heard. I leave every session feeling hopeful, with clear goals to guide me through the week. I feel comfortable to be honest with her as she explores my inner thoughts and where they come from. I look forward to our sessions every week to provide mind management as I go through daily life. I’m really grateful for her.
Written on Nov 07, 2023 after therapy with Mahana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
This was my first experience with any kind therapy before and it has been an amazing life changing opportunity for self-growth and understanding my true-self. I couldn’t be more grateful and I will continue to see my therapist even when things are good because they have helped me truly find myself and understand how to cope with life changing events in a healthy and positive way!
Written on Oct 23, 2023 after therapy with Mahana for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, and coping with life changes