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Mahana Lugo-Montenegro, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Mahana is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Mahana. View 15 reviews
Speaks English and Spanish
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Michigan and Florida

Recent reviews

Her compassionate and understanding approach has helped me navigate through some challenging times, and I always feel heard and supported during our sessions. She provides practical tools and insights that have helped me develop healthier habits and a more positive mindset.

Reviewed December 2024

Dr. Mahana Lugo-Montenegro listens attentively and provides insightful feedback. Her approach is fantastic because it emphasizes taking action and making progress. In just two weeks, I’ve already noticed a positive shift in how I think and interact with my partner. I highly recommend her to friends and family. It’s also incredibly helpful that she’s fluent in both Spanish and English, especially for someone like me who easily switches between the two during our conversations.

Reviewed September 2024

More about Mahana

  • 13 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC, LMHC

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 an 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.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes 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 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

Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Licenses

Mahana Lugo-Montenegro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992331979.

  • LPC · Michigan · LPC6401019039 · Expires January 2028
  • LMHC · Florida · MH23947 · Expires March 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Mahana Lugo-Montenegro

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

15 reviews

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Her compassionate and understanding approach has helped me navigate through some challenging times, and I always feel heard and supported during our sessions. She provides practical tools and insights that have helped me develop healthier habits and a more positive mindset.

Reviewed December 2024

Dr. Mahana Lugo-Montenegro listens attentively and provides insightful feedback. Her approach is fantastic because it emphasizes taking action and making progress. In just two weeks, I’ve already noticed a positive shift in how I think and interact with my partner. I highly recommend her to friends and family. It’s also incredibly helpful that she’s fluent in both Spanish and English, especially for someone like me who easily switches between the two during our conversations.

Reviewed September 2024

My first ever experience with therapy has been amazing I truly couldn’t be more thankful for this service and my therapist for helping me in one the darkest moments of my life.

Reviewed August 2024

Sin duda Mahana ha sido una luz en el camino. Es una excelente profesional y terapeuta, entiende perfecto las dificultades y trae soluciones factibles. Su calidez es inigualable, no pude pedir por un terapeuta mejor que ella. Que suerte la mía.

Reviewed May 2024

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.

Reviewed May 2024

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!

Reviewed April 2024

Professional, respectful, and simply very helpful and supportive. I would highly recommend Mahana Lugo-Montenegro when seeking aid from a mental health specialist.

Reviewed March 2024

We just met but so far she's great. Looking forward to talking to her again. She's very informative and professional.

Reviewed February 2024

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

Reviewed January 2024

I appreciate Mahana's understanding of my multicultural background so much! Since it plays such a major role in my life and in issues I hope to overcome. I have seen progress in the way I see and react to things, and I look forward to keep on healing in the next sessions.

Reviewed January 2024

I would recommend Mahana to anyone looking for a CBT therapist. She is highly skilled, gives great advice, and genuinely cares about her clients.

Reviewed January 2024

She is amazing and out of all the therapist in my past she is the only one who broke through my trauma ❤️

Reviewed December 2023

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.

Reviewed December 2023

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.

Reviewed November 2023

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!

Reviewed November 2023

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Frequently asked questions

Does Mahana Lugo-Montenegro offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Mahana Lugo-Montenegro works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Mahana Lugo-Montenegro speak?

Mahana Lugo-Montenegro speaks English and Spanish.

How many years of experience does Mahana Lugo-Montenegro have?

Mahana Lugo-Montenegro has 13 years of experience.

Where is Mahana Lugo-Montenegro licensed to practice?

Mahana Lugo-Montenegro is licensed to practice in Michigan and Florida.

Does Mahana Lugo-Montenegro accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Mahana Lugo-Montenegro accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Mahana Lugo-Montenegro offer?

Mahana Lugo-Montenegro offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

How can I communicate with Mahana Lugo-Montenegro?

Mahana Lugo-Montenegro can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Mahana Lugo-Montenegro?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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