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Dr. Gagan Luthra

NJ LPC 37PC00248000, NJ CSW 44SW00317400
Credentials
NJ LPC 37PC00248000, NJ CSW 44SW00317400
NPI Number
1508930991
Location
New Jersey
Languages
English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
Dr. Gagan Luthra
38 years experience | Intl Clients Welcome

About Dr. Gagan Luthra

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 .

Licenses

LPC
37PC00248000
CSW
44SW00317400

Professional experience

  • Addictions
  • ADHD
  • Anger management
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Career difficulties
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Eating disorders
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • LGBT
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Sleeping disorders
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

  • Abandonment
  • Aging and geriatric issues
  • Antisocial personality
  • Attachment issues
  • Autism and Asperger Syndrome
  • Avoidant personality
  • Blended family issues
  • Body image
  • Caregiver issues and stress
  • Codependency
  • Commitment issues
  • Communication problems
  • Control issues
  • Dependent personality
  • Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
  • Dissociation
  • Divorce and separation
  • Domestic violence
  • Drug and alcohol addiction
  • Emptiness
  • Family of origin issues
  • Family problems
  • First responder issues
  • Forgiveness
  • Gender dysphoria
  • Guilt and shame
  • Hoarding
  • Hospice and end-of-life counseling
  • Impulsivity
  • Infidelity
  • Intellectual disability
  • Isolation / loneliness
  • Jealousy
  • Men's issues
  • Midlife crisis
  • Mood disorders
  • Multicultural concerns
  • Narcissism
  • Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
  • Panic disorder and panic attacks
  • Paranoia
  • Personality disorders
  • Phobias
  • Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
  • Post-traumatic stress
  • Postpartum depression
  • Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  • Self-harm
  • Self-love
  • Sex addiction
  • Sexuality
  • Smoking / vaping cessation
  • Social anxiety and phobia
  • Somatization
  • Trichotillomania
  • Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
  • Women's issues
  • Workplace issues
  • Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

  • 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

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Punjabi
  • Urdu

15 Reviews

“Dr. Luthra helps her patients to face the challenges in life with resolve. I would recommend her to anyone.”

“Highly knowledgeable and professional would recommend to most people.”

“Great to converse with”

“Dr. Luthra has been very supportive in navigating my feelings associated with my needs and goals. Her expertise is on a range of topics which makes it easier for me to navigate different situations. I would highly recommend Dr. Luthra to others as she continues to assist me in identifying certain things I need to continue to work on.”

“Dr. Luthra has been helping me thru a difficult year with a level manner of instruction and advice. She used exercise questions early on to get a sense of your background, disposition, reactions to challenges, etc. Now that she has gotten to know me she has helped me thru the loss of my dad and the subsequent helplessness and uncertainty that has come from that. I’ve been feeling more confident at work again because she has directed me on how to handle difficult situations and conflict with professionalism and confidence.”

“Dr. Luthra is knowledgeable and empathic. You're in good hands with her.”

“Dr Luthra is an amazing person who will definitely help you with whatever is bothering you. she will give you a reason to smile. :)”

“Working with Dr. Gagan through ReGain has been nothing short of life-changing. I reached out at one of the most vulnerable moments of my life—grappling with a cancer diagnosis, navigating a deeply painful relationship, and feeling emotionally overwhelmed. Dr. Gagan met me right where I was: tender, uncertain, and searching for ground beneath my feet.<br /> <br /> She brought not only clinical wisdom but deep compassion, clarity, and presence. Her insight helped me begin to untangle years of emotional pain, and she held space with such gentleness that I felt safe enough to tell the truth, even when that truth was raw and messy. She didn’t rush me. She didn’t judge me. She helped me remember who I was beneath the trauma.<br /> <br /> Dr. Gagan’s approach is soulful and steady. She helped me reclaim my voice, establish boundaries with love, and move through the complexity of healing—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I always left our sessions feeling more grounded and more connected to myself.<br /> <br /> I’m also deeply grateful to ReGain for making therapy accessible during such a difficult time. The platform is easy to use, flexible, and reliable, especially when life feels unpredictable.<br /> <br /> If you're considering therapy, especially during a time of crisis or transformation, I cannot recommend Dr. Gagan enough. She is a rare and extraordinary presence in this world, and I feel profoundly lucky to have found her.”

“I have had the privilege of visiting with Dr. Luthra for over three months, and this experience has been truly transformative. <br /> <br /> Her capacity for empathetic listening and insightful perspectives have greatly assisted me during challenging times. Throughout each session, I feel heard, respected, and supported. <br /> <br /> Dr. Luthra fosters a safe, non-judgmental environment that encourages personal growth and development. I am genuinely grateful for her guidance and highly recommend Dr. Luthra to anyone seeking a knowledgeable, compassionate, and skilled therapist.<br /> <br /> ~S”

“Absolutely the best, highly educated through experience and has helped me change my mindset and perspective on life!”

“Great therapist”

“very heplful”

“Dr Luthra is a professional therapist! We had a few meetings and so far I've improved in many areas in my life, as well as my feelings and emotions. so I'm grateful for coming back to therapy and also for having Gagan's help throughout my life journey.”

“She is the best! Truly a best friend I didn’t know that I needed.”

“She is so understanding and compassionate to my situation. Always has a plan and helps you with what you need.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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