- Emotion-focused work
- CBT strategies
- Solution-focused steps
About David
Dr. David Lustig is a Florida psychologist (FL Psychologist PY3358) with 34 years of clinical experience. He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, parenting and many mood-related issues. He has longstanding experience supporting people with trauma, relationship and intimacy-related struggles, addictions, grief, and attention concerns.
He sees both children and adults and has a long history of working with young people. He co-authored a parenting book and has delivered workshops and lectures nationally. His background includes college teaching and frequent media appearances, which shaped his clear, direct style.
His approach draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy along with client-centered and cognitive-behavioral methods. In sessions he focuses on emotions and interaction patterns, helps name difficult feelings, and works to change habits that keep problems repeating. He also uses solution-focused tools to set concrete steps and track progress.
Conversations tend to be straightforward and practical. He can use humor when appropriate and aims to make explanations easy to follow. Parents often notice that he connects quickly with children and adolescents.
Dr. Lustig has worked across many clinical topics over three decades and brings that experience to each case. People interested in starting can follow the site process to complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How his approaches translate to online work
Dr. Lustig combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy with client-centered and cognitive-behavioral techniques. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying and naming strong emotions and on how those feelings shape patterns between people. Client-centered work emphasizes listening and understanding the client's perspective, while cognitive-behavioral methods look at thoughts and behaviors and offer practical skills for change.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will work with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals and preferences. That might mean emphasizing emotion work in some sessions and practical skill-building in others, based on what the client wants to address.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help make regular work on issues like anxiety, parenting challenges, or mood problems more manageable while exploring which therapeutic approach feels most helpful.
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Experience
34+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, parenting and many mood-related issues including bipolar and ADHD.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy, client-centered methods, and cognitive-behavioral approaches with a practical, straightforward style.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 34 years of experience, including private practice, teaching, workshops and media appearances.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Florida psychologist listed as FL Psychologist PY3358 and maintains practice ties in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule a first session.
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