- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Addictions recovery models
- LGBT affirmative care
About Gagan
Dr. Gagan Luthra is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Social Worker (CSW) practicing in New Jersey with 38 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. She also helps with sleep and eating problems, anger, career stress, ADHD, and bipolar-related concerns.
Dr. Luthra draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside attachment-based and client-centered approaches to help people name and work through strong emotions. She uses practical strategies from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy when those tools fit the situation. Sessions may include short-term models for focused work on grief, anger, sexual abuse recovery, and stress management.
She has substantial experience in psychiatry and addictions work, and has led programs in hospital and school settings. That background informs how she addresses substance use and recovery, including introducing medication-assisted treatment options and recovery models when appropriate. She also offers LGBT-affirmative support and has worked with relationship concerns and school-related questions for LGBTQ people.
Dr. Luthra speaks English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu. She accepts international clients. Her approach emphasizes clear options and practical steps so people leave sessions with ideas they can try between meetings.
To begin, she asks people to describe current concerns and goals, then suggests which short-term or ongoing approaches might be a good fit. Sessions can include messaging, phone, or video methods according to client preference.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and working with core emotions that drive relationship patterns. It helps people name feelings and notice how those feelings shape interactions and choices. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds influence current relationships and helps people reshape unhelpful patterns to feel more connected. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting so the person directs the pace and focus of sessions.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative step. The therapist will talk about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether to use EFT, attachment work, client-centered listening, or some combination of CBT or DBT skills to handle specific problems like anxiety or addiction.
The biography mentions messaging, phone calls, and video chats as session methods. Confirm the exact session options before booking so they match your needs. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people connect from different locations or time zones. The therapist will discuss which format fits the work you want to do and how to structure sessions to meet your goals.
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Experience
38+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy concerns, sleep and eating problems, anger, self-esteem, career stress, bipolar issues, and ADHD.
What therapeutic style does she use?
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside attachment-based and client-centered methods, and incorporates CBT and DBT skills when helpful.
How long has she practiced?
She has 38 years of clinical experience, including work in hospital and school program settings related to psychiatry, addictions, and youth services.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Social Worker (CSW) licensed in New Jersey.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu.
Can people outside the US work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How does her pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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