Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Hello, I am Dr. Gagan Luthra (Ph.D), licensed professional counselor (LPC), Certified Social Worker (CSW) and Board Certified in Addictions (CCS). I am trained in psychiatry and addictions with over 35+ years of experience in this field. I have worked at the largest hospital in NJ as the head of psychiatry, addictions, and practice evidence approach when addressing mental health issues. I am a trained in Trauma -Informed Care in Behavioural Health services and cover several aspects of therapeutic issues that you had suffered during this Pandemic environment . I will encourage all of you who are facing extreme stressors to contact me and prevent rise in use of addictions and other serious mental health issues that may impact your lives . LGBT Affirmative Therapy is effective way of treating the issues of this community. I want LGBTQ clients to know that I support them and their families and have treated couple issues related to their own relationships as well their children school concerns successfully . PTSD Diagnosis is very common with our Veterans and their challenging mental health issues are well recognized by me . Addiction is one of my strong skills and i have helped many clients . Those clients who are struggling with ADDICTIONS , I will be able to introduce them to alternative successful M.A.T approach / Recovery Models etc. I also use Brief therapy models for 8-12 sessions for Sexual abuse, Grief, Anger management , Stress , Social media :Depression & Anxiety etc. Very knowledgeable about Teenage issues and ran several programs at the request of school systems related to Addictiona as well LGBTQ concerns. . My goal is to give you the understanding of different perspectives to your issues to make you feel empowered when you leave the session with new options . I provide the clients the model of therapy like Texting chat , phone call and video chats which is comfortable for them .
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Dr. Gagan Luthra is a seasoned mental health professional practicing in New Jersey with 38 years of clinical experience. He trained in psychiatry and addictions and has served as the head of psychiatry and addictions at the state’s largest hospital, applying an evidence-based approach to assessment and treatment.
He holds a New Jersey license as a professional counselor (LPC number 37PC00248000) and is a certified social worker in New Jersey (CSW number 44SW00317400). He is also board-certified in addictions (CCS).
Dr. Luthra is trained in trauma-informed care for behavioral health services and addresses a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT-related issues, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping disorders, anger management, self-esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and ADHD.
He provides LGBT-affirmative therapy and has worked with LGBTQ clients and their families on relationship matters and school-related concerns for their children. He recognizes that PTSD is a common diagnosis among veterans and is experienced in addressing their challenges. Addiction treatment is a central strength of his practice; he has helped many clients and offers knowledge of medication-assisted treatment options and recovery models.
Dr. Luthra also utilizes brief therapy models, typically 8 to 12 sessions, for issues such as sexual abuse, grief, anger management, stress, and depression and anxiety related to social media. He has substantial experience with adolescent concerns and has run programs for school systems on addiction and LGBTQ topics at their request.
His therapeutic aim is to broaden clients’ perspectives so they leave sessions feeling empowered with new options. He offers flexible communication methods including texting chat, phone calls, and video chats to match clients’ comfort and needs.
Many people wonder whether remote therapy can really help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or the transitions that come with life changes, online therapy has been shown to be as effective for most people as traditional in-person care.
One major benefit is convenience – clients can choose the format that fits their routine and comfort level, whether that is a video session, a phone call, a live chat, or messaging within an app. This flexibility makes it easier to maintain consistent care.
Therapists who provide online services are licensed professionals, and if a client feels a different match would serve them better, they can switch therapists at any time.
Overall, online therapy offers a practical, evidence-informed option for addressing many everyday mental health concerns while fitting more easily into busy lives.
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