Debbie Lugtu, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Debbie Lugtu

Focus areas

Adolescent / Teen Issues

Psychological Trauma

Stress

Anxiety

Relationship Struggles

Women's Issues Therapy

Depression

Self Esteem Issues

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Humanistic

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Narrative

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English, Filipino

Getting to know Debbie Lugtu

Hello, my name is Debbie Grace Lugtu. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a master's degree in Counseling from Palo Alto University, where I graduated in 2020 and was inducted into the Counseling Honor Society. I work from a strength-based and narrative therapy approach. In the first sessions, I focus heavily on rapport building and listening to your narrative/story. Throughout our work, I use an attachment-based lens to understand the underlying issues and their origins. I employ narrative therapy to help you re-author your story. Alongside this, I teach coping skills such as Mindfulness and CBT. My approach My ideal client is reflective, as I ask questions to dive deep and explore underlying issues and themes to help gain insight. I believe every person has a story to share and the power to re-author or create their own narrative. In our sessions, you will also learn Mindfulness, CBT, and DBT skills to manage emotions and stress. My focus I specialize in working with teens and adults struggling with depression, self-esteem issues, anxiety, and trauma. My communication style I am strength-based and use encouraging language while following your lead. I am introspective and collaborate closely with you. My journey to mental healthcare I enjoy working collaboratively with people to help them better understand and be compassionate toward themselves. Coming from an environment that didn't understand mental health, I found it important to advocate for mental health care, which led me to this profession. My goals for you I work collaboratively with clients, following their lead to develop treatment goals they want to focus on in therapy. My first session with you In the first sessions, I prioritize rapport building and listening to your narrative/story.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Intergenerational Trauma

Psychotherapy

Self Esteem Issues

Therapy

Anxiety

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. South

Education and training

Palo Alto University, Master's in Counseling

NPI number

1396333266

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What practice does Debbie Lugtu work with?

Debbie Lugtu works with Rula Health - L.A. South.

What are common reasons for patients to see Debbie Lugtu?

Debbie Lugtu frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Debbie Lugtu on their profile.