Dr. Gagan Luthra
Seasoned New Jersey therapist and addiction specialist
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About
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.
- Location:
- New Jersey, United States
- Years Experience:
- 38
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Addictions, Depression, LGBT, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Anger, Antisocial personality, Asperger syndrome, Attachment issues, Autism, Avoidant personality, Bipolar, Blended family issues, Body image, Career, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Compulsion, Control issues, Coping with life changes, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce, Domestic violence, Eating, Family, Family of origin issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gambling, Gender dysphoria, Grief, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Intimacy-related issues, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Men’s issues, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Non-monogamous relationships, Obsession, OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory, Porn, Post-traumatic stress, Postpartum depression, Relationship, Relationship, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self esteem, Self-harm, Self-love, Separation, Sex addiction, Sexuality, Sleeping, Smoking, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Trichotillomania, Vaping, Veterans, Women’s issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: NJ LPC 37PC00248000, NJ CSW 44SW00317400
- NPI Number: 1508930991
- License: LPC (New Jersey) #37PC00248000 exp 2026-11-30 • CSW (New Jersey) #44SW00317400 exp 2026-08-31
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How much experience does Dr. Gagan Luthra have?
Dr. Gagan Luthra has 38 years of experience in providing therapy services.
Is Dr. Gagan Luthra a licensed therapist?
Yes, Dr. Gagan Luthra is a licensed therapist; he is a New Jersey licensed professional counselor (LPC 37PC00248000) and a New Jersey certified social worker (CSW 44SW00317400).
In which languages does Dr. Gagan Luthra provide therapy?
Dr. Gagan Luthra provides therapy in English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu.
Where is Dr. Gagan Luthra located?
Dr. Gagan Luthra is located in New Jersey.
How can I work with Dr. Gagan Luthra as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Gagan Luthra by phone, via video, through live chat, or by messaging.
Does Dr. Gagan Luthra work with international clients?
Dr. Gagan Luthra does work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Gagan Luthra cost?
The cost of therapy can vary by factors such as location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
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