- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT skills
About Gagan
Dr. Gagan Luthra is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and Certified Social Worker (CSW) based in New Jersey with 38 years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleep and eating problems, and ADHD. Dr. Luthra also lists support for LGBT clients and a range of other difficulties including career strain and coping with life changes.
In session she uses straightforward, evidence-informed tools. She draws on Attachment-Based ideas to look at relationship patterns, Client-Centered approaches to follow the person's lead, and Cognitive Behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. She also uses strategies from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy when those fit the concern.
Her background includes work in psychiatry and addictions within hospital settings, and long experience with addiction treatment and recovery models. She has run programs requested by school systems on addiction and LGBT concerns and has provided short-term brief therapy for issues such as sexual abuse, grief, anger, stress, and social media related depression and anxiety.
Dr. Luthra offers care in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu. She has experience with medication-assisted treatment alternatives and with helping people manage trauma-related reactions. Practical strategies, concrete tools for emotion regulation, and clearer communication patterns are common parts of her work.
To start, she asks people to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people understand why they react a certain way in close relationships and supports building more satisfying connections. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience and priorities, with the therapist following the client's lead to explore what matters most.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It offers concrete exercises to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, manage mood swings, and change unhelpful habits related to eating or substance use. These methods are commonly used together so practical skill practice becomes part of regular sessions.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan as progress is tracked. Clients are encouraged to give feedback so techniques are matched to their needs.
Session formats were described in the original biography but are not fully specified here, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around school, early career schedules, or caregiving responsibilities. It can also allow shorter check-ins, phone conversations when bandwidth is limited, or video meetings for longer sessions depending on what is offered. Therapists and licensed professionals commonly use these choices to help sessions fit everyday life.
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Experience
38+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, sleep and eating issues, ADHD, and related problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses Attachment-Based, Client-Centered, CBT, DBT, and Emotionally-Focused approaches and applies practical tools and skills in sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 38 years of professional experience, including hospital work in psychiatry and addictions and program work for schools.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC and CSW licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Can I work with her if I don’t speak English?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu.
Does she work with international clients?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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