- Warm and encouraging
- Skill-based methods
- Parenting expertise
About David
Dr. David Lustig is a Florida psychologist with more than 34 years in practice. He uses straightforward, practical approaches to help people handle stress, anxiety, parenting struggles, mood problems, and other common life challenges. He writes and speaks about parenting and behavioral topics and brings that experience into sessions.
He favors cognitive-behavioral methods that focus on clear steps and skills people can use right away. He also draws on client-centered listening to understand each person's experience and emotionally-focused ideas when relationships and attachment are central concerns. Sessions are conversational and aimed at actionable change rather than long theory talks.
Dr. Lustig has worked in many settings, including media appearances, workshops, and university teaching. That background shapes a practical style that prioritizes useful strategies and simple explanations. He tends to help people spot patterns, try new behaviors, and evaluate what works in daily life.
Among his clinical interests are adoption and foster care matters alongside issues such as ADHD, grief, eating and sleeping problems, addictions, and mood disorders. He also addresses common family and parenting challenges and relationship concerns using approachable techniques.
People who choose him can expect a warm, encouraging presence and clear guidance on next steps. He aims to build rapport quickly and to make therapy understandable and applicable to everyday situations.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Dr. Lustig commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques and client-centered methods in his work. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors; it is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many day-to-day problems. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and working at the client’s pace to build trust and clarity, which can help with parenting concerns, relationship issues, and emotional topics.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they can try an approach, check progress, and adjust methods if needed so therapy stays practical and goal-oriented.
Confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. In general, online therapy can help fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time, making shorter check-ins easier to schedule, and allowing people to meet from different locations within the same region. Licensed professionals can guide decisions about pacing, homework, and how to apply skills between sessions so therapy works around daily demands rather than adding burden.
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Experience
34+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He works with many everyday issues including stress, anxiety, depression, parenting and family challenges, ADHD, addictions, grief, and relationship concerns.
What therapeutic style does he use?
His work emphasizes cognitive-behavioral strategies alongside client-centered listening and emotionally-focused ideas when relationships are involved.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 34 years of professional experience including private practice, university teaching, media appearances, and workshops.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is listed as FL Psychologist PY3358 and practices in Florida.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.