Dr. David Lustig, FL Psychologist
Experienced psychologist focused on practical change
Book with DavidWorks with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
How David works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- FL Psychologist
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Years in practice
- 34
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About David
Dr. David Lustig is a licensed psychologist in Florida with 34 years of experience. He blends a warm, encouraging manner with practical, problem-focused work to help people manage stress, anger, anxiety, and parenting challenges.
He writes and speaks about parenting and psychology and brings that public-facing experience into sessions. He favors cognitive behavioral work, which looks at how thoughts and actions affect feelings and builds concrete skills to change them.
Background and approach
He also uses client-centered methods to make sessions supportive and collaborative, and draws on emotion-focused ideas when relationships and attachment are central concerns. Many people come for help with mood problems, addictions, grief, or problems with attention and behavior. He has a long history of working with children and adolescents, and also addresses individual concerns like self-esteem, sleep, eating, and career stress.
Anger management is listed among his focus areas and is addressed through skill building and problem solving. His background includes college teaching, national workshops, and extensive media work, which informs a straightforward, conversational style in sessions. He aims to make therapy understandable and useful from the first meetings.
People who choose him can expect a mix of practical techniques and supportive conversation. He tends to be upbeat and occasionally uses humor to ease tension while keeping goals in view. The first conversations focus on immediate steps that can help in daily life.
What David works with
Everything David lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in David's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches David lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How his approaches guide online therapy
Dr. Lustig draws on cognitive behavioral methods and client-centered work to shape therapy in practical ways. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing new skills to reduce symptoms like anxiety, anger, or depression. Client-centered Therapy prioritizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship so people feel heard while they work on goals.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest ways to combine approaches that fit those priorities. Sessions are collaborative and tailored rather than one-size-fits-all.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, or offering alternatives to in-person visits. Licensed professionals commonly use these practical benefits to keep progress steady while accommodating work, school, and family schedules.
Questions people ask about David
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, sleep and eating concerns, grieving, and ADHD-related challenges.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He blends client-centered support with practical, skill-based work from cognitive behavioral therapy and occasionally uses emotion-focused ideas when relationships are central.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 34 years of experience in clinical work, teaching, workshops, and media outreach that inform his clinical approach.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is listed as FL Psychologist PY3358 and is based in Florida.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy relationship?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.