Dr. Douglass Lobo, LMHC
Experienced therapist for children and families
- Works with challenging youth
- Family-centered support
- Offers multiple session formats
About Dr. Douglass Lobo
Dr. Douglass Lobo is a licensed mental health professional who brings extensive experience working with children, teenagers, and their families. He has built a career supporting some of the most challenging youth across foster care, academic, and juvenile justice settings in both public and private sectors, and he currently consults with Miami-County Public Schools, New York Public Schools, and several charter school systems while maintaining an active private practice.
Specializing in behavioral and academic challenges among children and adolescents, Dr. Lobo helps families regain stability and develop practical strategies for daily life. His approach recognizes that counseling is not a quick fix, yet he emphasizes that having an objective, nonjudgmental listener can be liberating and clarifying. By offering thoughtful feedback and guidance, he assists clients in sorting out problems and making measurable progress, with many people noticing change after just a few sessions.
Dr. Lobo holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor and indicates formal training and authorization to provide mental health counseling. He works with a wide range of concerns including trauma, anxiety, family and parenting issues, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related difficulties, depression, and coping with life changes, among others. His practice focuses on practical support and collaborative problem solving to help individuals and families move forward.
Specializing in behavioral and academic challenges among children and adolescents, Dr. Lobo helps families regain stability and develop practical strategies for daily life. His approach recognizes that counseling is not a quick fix, yet he emphasizes that having an objective, nonjudgmental listener can be liberating and clarifying. By offering thoughtful feedback and guidance, he assists clients in sorting out problems and making measurable progress, with many people noticing change after just a few sessions.
Dr. Lobo holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor and indicates formal training and authorization to provide mental health counseling. He works with a wide range of concerns including trauma, anxiety, family and parenting issues, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related difficulties, depression, and coping with life changes, among others. His practice focuses on practical support and collaborative problem solving to help individuals and families move forward.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityFamily problemsFatherhood issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Douglass Lobo have?
Dr. Lobo has 30 years of experience.
Is Dr. Douglass Lobo a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the credential LMHC. License details: FL LMHC MH4113.
In which languages does Dr. Douglass Lobo provide therapy?
English
Where is Dr. Douglass Lobo located?
Florida
How can I work with Dr. Douglass Lobo as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Lobo through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. Douglass Lobo work with international clients?
Yes, Dr. Lobo works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Douglass Lobo cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Dr. Lobo integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to support clients in online sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening with empathy and helping individuals explore their own goals and values, which is useful for building self-understanding and improving relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works by identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and daily stressors.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Lobo collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors treatment plans based on individual circumstances so therapy feels relevant and achievable.
Online therapy with Dr. Lobo offers flexibility in how sessions are conducted - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules or when in-person visits are not possible. These options help maintain continuity of support and make it simpler for families and individuals to access licensed professionals and therapists from different locations.