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LPC, CSW

Dr. Gagan Luthra, LPC, CSW

  • Experience38 years
  • LocationNew Jersey
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy
  • LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, and Punjabi
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About Gagan

Dr. Gagan Luthra is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and certified social worker (CSW) who centers her work in evidence-informed, practical therapies aimed at reducing symptoms and improving daily functioning.

Background and approach

With 38 years of clinical experience in psychiatry and addictions, she blends cognitive behavioral strategies with attachment-focused and emotion-oriented techniques to address concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and ADHD. Her practice reflects extensive experience in treating substance use issues, grief, anger, and stress-related problems, and she applies brief, goal-focused interventions when appropriate.

Dr. Luthra also brings culturally attuned care for diverse clients, offering services in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu while welcoming international clients.

Based in New Jersey, she incorporates approaches like DBT skills and emotionally-focused work to help people develop coping tools, improve communication, and strengthen emotional regulation. Sessions are offered through a variety of remote formats to suit different needs, and Dr.

Luthra emphasizes collaborative planning so clients can choose strategies that fit their circumstances and goals. Her long clinical tenure supports a pragmatic, compassionate style aimed at helping people find clearer options and workable steps forward.

Integrating Attachment, CBT, and Online Access

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relational patterns shape feelings and reactions; it helps people identify and change interaction styles that undermine connections and emotional safety. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with practical strategies to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and manage symptoms like those linked to ADHD. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness that support stability during intense moments.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and this therapist works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they will review options, try techniques, and adjust the plan as progress and feedback indicate what is most helpful.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which enable flexible scheduling and access from different locations. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family, or travel commitments while still using structured approaches like CBT or DBT skills training and attachment-focused exploration.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does this therapist address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, eating and sleeping problems, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
The practice uses evidence-based methods such as attachment-informed work, client-centered care, CBT, DBT, and emotionally-focused techniques to combine skills training with exploration of emotional patterns.
How long has the clinician been practicing?
The clinician brings 38 years of clinical experience working in psychiatry and addiction-related settings and has applied brief therapy models for focused concerns.
Where is the therapist licensed and what are the credentials?
She is licensed in New Jersey as LPC 37PC00248000 and holds CSW 44SW00317400 credentials while practicing from New Jersey.
Which languages are available for therapy sessions?
Therapy is available in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu, and the clinician is open to working with international clients.
What session formats does the therapist offer?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

38+ years

Licensed

New Jersey, New Jersey

Languages

English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu

What Gagan can help with

Dr. Gagan Luthra works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, LGBT, trauma and abuse, and depression.

Gagan works with LGBTQ clients and couple issues.

Gagan works with Addiction.

How Gagan approaches therapy

Gagan's clinical approaches include Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

Experience and training

Gagan is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in New Jersey.