Dr. David Lustig, FL Psychologist PY3358

About David

Dr. David Lustig is a Florida licensed psychologist with 34 years of experience. He works with parents and individuals facing stress, anxiety, mood struggles, and parenting challenges.

He writes and speaks about parenting and family concerns and brings a practical, down-to-earth style to sessions. He favors clear, goal-oriented work using cognitive behavioral ideas to help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also draws on client-centered principles to create an encouraging, respectful space where people can talk through what matters most to them.

Background and approach

Emotionally-focused ideas and solution-focused techniques are used when they fit the situation. In practice he keeps things straightforward. Sessions focus on specific problems, steps to change, and building skills that fit daily life.

He uses an approachable manner and often brings warmth and a touch of humor to ease difficult conversations. His background includes many years in independent practice, college teaching, workshops, and media work related to parenting and family topics. That experience shapes how he explains ideas and suggests practical strategies that parents can try between sessions.

People come to him for a wide range of concerns including parenting strain, family problems, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, ADHD, addictions, and relationship or intimacy-related issues. He aims to help people make workable changes and to clarify the next steps when life feels stuck.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate to online work

Client-centered work focuses on listening, acceptance, and helping people find their own solutions; online sessions let conversations unfold in the same supportive way as in-person meetings. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses clear exercises and homework to build new habits; this makes CBT easy to use in remote sessions where concrete tools and worksheets can be shared and reviewed. Emotionally-focused ideas help people name and organize feelings and patterns in relationships, which can be done effectively through scheduled video or phone conversations when available.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify goals, try approaches that match those goals, and adjust methods based on what helps most. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay practical and focused on real-life changes.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. One practical advantage of online therapy is fitting sessions into a busy family schedule, making it easier to keep regular appointments. Remote work can also let people use shorter check-ins, save travel time, or choose an audio conversation when bandwidth or camera use is difficult. Discuss scheduling and format preferences when arranging the first appointment so sessions match everyday needs.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Attends to the emotions underneath a recurring argument or distance, and to the attachment needs driving them. Often used where a relationship keeps returning to the same painful loop.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Dr. Lustig address?

He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting and family concerns, addictions, grief, trauma, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, and many other mood and behavior challenges.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses cognitive behavioral ideas along with client-centered, emotionally-focused, and solution-focused techniques to keep work practical and goal oriented.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 34 years of experience in independent practice, plus time as a college professor and a presenter of workshops and trainings.

Where is he based and what are his credentials?

He practices in Florida and is listed as FL Psychologist PY3358.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What should I do to begin working together?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Parenting issues

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 34 years
Licensed: Florida
Languages: English

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