Dr. Gagan Luthra, LPC, CSW
Experienced counselor specializing in addictions and trauma
- Accepting international clients
- Offers video phone chat
- LGBTQ affirmative care
About Dr. Gagan Luthra
Dr. Gagan Luthra is a seasoned mental health professional with 38 years of clinical experience. She holds a Ph.D and is credentialed as an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and CSW (Certified Social Worker), and her background includes board certification in addictions. Trained in psychiatry and addictions, she has led psychiatric and addiction services at a large New Jersey hospital and applies evidence-based approaches when addressing complex mental health concerns.
Her practice emphasizes trauma-informed care and she works with individuals facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family challenges, grief, and addictions. Dr. Luthra offers LGBT affirmative therapy and has supported LGBTQ clients and their families, including couple and school-related concerns for children. She also has experience addressing PTSD in veterans and has guided many clients through medication-assisted treatment options and recovery models for substance use issues.
Dr. Luthra uses brief therapy models for focused problems, typically offering 8 to 12 sessions for issues such as sexual abuse, grief, anger management, stress, and mood concerns. She is experienced with teenage and school-based programs related to addiction and LGBTQ matters and addresses a wide range of clinical and personality-related challenges including attachment issues, codependency, body image, caregiver stress, and ADHD.
Her goal is to broaden clients' perspectives so they leave sessions feeling more empowered and with practical options for change. She provides flexible care through phone sessions, video calls, live chat, and text-based messaging, and she is accepting new clients including those located internationally.
Her practice emphasizes trauma-informed care and she works with individuals facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family challenges, grief, and addictions. Dr. Luthra offers LGBT affirmative therapy and has supported LGBTQ clients and their families, including couple and school-related concerns for children. She also has experience addressing PTSD in veterans and has guided many clients through medication-assisted treatment options and recovery models for substance use issues.
Dr. Luthra uses brief therapy models for focused problems, typically offering 8 to 12 sessions for issues such as sexual abuse, grief, anger management, stress, and mood concerns. She is experienced with teenage and school-based programs related to addiction and LGBTQ matters and addresses a wide range of clinical and personality-related challenges including attachment issues, codependency, body image, caregiver stress, and ADHD.
Her goal is to broaden clients' perspectives so they leave sessions feeling more empowered and with practical options for change. She provides flexible care through phone sessions, video calls, live chat, and text-based messaging, and she is accepting new clients including those located internationally.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Gagan Luthra have?
Dr. Gagan Luthra has 38 years of experience.
Is Dr. Gagan Luthra a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials LPC and CSW. License details are NJ LPC 37PC00248000 and NJ CSW 44SW00317400.
In which languages does Dr. Gagan Luthra provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and 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 through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. Gagan Luthra work with international clients?
Yes, Dr. Gagan Luthra works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Gagan Luthra cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Dr. Gagan Luthra integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address emotional and relational difficulties. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns and helps rebuild trust and secure connections; it is useful for relationship struggles, attachment issues, and family dynamics. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the client’s goals guide the work and self-understanding is encouraged; it supports people seeking a collaborative, empathetic space to explore life challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is often applied for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes.Finding the right approach is part of therapy itself. Dr. Luthra works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts interventions over time as progress is made.
Online therapy with Dr. Luthra offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care across locations, and access licensed professionals from wherever the client is located.