Dr. David Lustig

Dr. David Lustig is a Florida psychologist with more than 34 years of experience. He draws on many years in private practice and public work to help people facing stress, anxiety, mood concerns, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes. He presents himself in a warm, encouraging way and often uses a light touch of humor when it fits the moment.

He favors cognitive behavioral techniques because they are practical and goal-focused. That means sessions often look at current problems, identify unhelpful thinking or behavior patterns, and try new ways of responding. He also uses client-centered and emotionally-focused ideas to stay attuned to how people feel and what matters most to them.

Dr. Lustig has worked in many settings outside the office, including teaching at the college level and offering workshops nationwide. He has co-authored a parenting book and has extensive media experience, which he draws on when explaining strategies in plain language. His background includes many years helping parents, children, and adolescents navigate common family struggles.

Sessions with him tend to be direct but supportive. He aims to build quick rapport, especially with younger clients, and to make therapy understandable and usable in daily life. He focuses on clear steps people can try between meetings to see real change.

Clients interested in starting are asked to use the site process to match and schedule. Sessions are conducted from his Florida practice and are carried out in English.

How his approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and empathic understanding. It helps people feel heard and clarifies what they want from therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, behaviors, and feelings and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. That approach is useful for anxiety, mood issues, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose techniques that match their goals and preferences. Over time they check what helps and adjust the focus to make sessions more useful.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people use written tools, worksheets, and structured exercises between sessions to reinforce new skills and track progress.