MD, LCPC

Luca Hawkins, MD, LCPC

Experience8 years
LocationMaryland
Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and LGBT
Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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About Luca

Luca Hawkins is a Maryland-based licensed therapist (MD, LCPC) who works with people navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, identity concerns, and related emotional challenges. He emphasizes LGBTQ-affirming care and supports clients as they build self-compassion, improve social confidence, and explore personal identity with openness and curiosity.

Background and approach

His practice blends empathy with practical strategies to help clients manage mood disorders, attachment difficulties, and feelings of isolation. With eight years of clinical experience, Luca draws on evidence-based methods to tailor treatment to each person's needs.

He focuses on strengthening self-esteem, clarifying values, and improving interpersonal communication while addressing concerns such as grief, anger, career transition, and parenting stress. Sessions aim to identify unhelpful patterns, challenge limiting beliefs, and develop skills that support day-to-day functioning and longer-term growth.

Luca maintains a collaborative stance, inviting clients to set goals and experiment with techniques drawn from cognitive and behavioral frameworks as well as skills for emotional regulation. His availability tends to favor early morning and weekend morning times, and he encourages prospective clients to inquire if a desired slot is not shown.

Therapeutic approaches and remote care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where the therapist follows the client's lead and helps them clarify personal goals and values; it is useful for exploring identity, self-esteem, and life purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through structured techniques, which can be effective for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and mood management. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, helping clients who struggle with intense emotions, impulsivity, or relationship patterns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and may blend elements from these methods to create a personalized plan that feels manageable and relevant. Decisions about techniques and focus areas are made together and can be adjusted as progress is evaluated.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling and allow people to access care from where they are. These formats can make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity across life changes, and try different communication styles to see what supports the client's engagement and growth best.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Luca commonly address?

He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and family issues, grief, anger, career matters, and identity questions related to LGBT concerns.

What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?

Sessions are collaborative and client-centered, combining empathy with practical tools from CBT and DBT to help manage emotions, change unhelpful thoughts, and build coping skills.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

Luca has eight years of experience working with mood disorders, attachment issues, isolation, and related challenges across diverse presenting concerns.

What credentials and where is Luca licensed?

He holds the credentials MD and LCPC with license number MD LCPC LC11426 and practices in Maryland.

Does Luca offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Services are provided in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are available for online work?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as formats for remote sessions.

How are costs and billing managed?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTSelf esteem Depression ADHD

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issues Body image Communication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)EmptinessFamily problemsGender dysphoriaGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Mood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobia Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Maryland

Languages

English

What Luca can help with

Luca Hawkins works with clients on stress and anxiety, LGBT, self esteem, depression, and ADHD.

Luca works with individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes.

Luca works with young adults.

Luca works with mood disorders and self-esteem.

How Luca approaches therapy

Luca's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

Experience and training

Luca is an MD practicing in Maryland, with 8 years of clinical experience.