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Dr. Gagan Luthra, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Gagan is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Gagan. View 34 reviews
Great news, Gagan is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in New Jersey and New Jersey

Recent reviews

Gagan, is very respectful, kind, and understanding. She is very easy to talk to helps me with Steps to move forward.

Reviewed November 2024

From our very first session, Dr. Luthra took the time to empathize with and genuinely understand my current situation(s) even throughout the obligatory intake process. Her education and experience with alternative relationship and attachment styles was precisely what I was hoping to find when securing steady talk therapy. Highly recommended! ✨

Reviewed November 2024

More about Gagan

  • 38 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC, CSW

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 .

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions LGBT Trauma and abuse Depression Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching ADHD 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 Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Narcissism Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Personality disorders Phobias Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress 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 Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems

Licenses

Dr. Gagan Luthra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508930991.

  • LPC · New Jersey · 37PC00248000 · Expires November 2026
  • CSW · New Jersey · 44SW00317400 · Expires August 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Dr. Gagan Luthra

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

34 reviews

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Gagan, is very respectful, kind, and understanding. She is very easy to talk to helps me with Steps to move forward.

Reviewed November 2024

From our very first session, Dr. Luthra took the time to empathize with and genuinely understand my current situation(s) even throughout the obligatory intake process. Her education and experience with alternative relationship and attachment styles was precisely what I was hoping to find when securing steady talk therapy. Highly recommended! ✨

Reviewed November 2024

Dr. Luthra has really listened to me and responds quickly. I feel good and “lighter” on my mind after her sessions. First time having therapy in general and I’ve had a great experience with her so far

Reviewed August 2024

Love her

Reviewed August 2024

Dr. Luthra has been pleasantly helpful in my therapy journey so far, and her expertise with LGBTQ+ individuals makes me feel much more comfortable in engaging with her therapy sessions!

Reviewed July 2024

Gagan listens and provides ways to Alleviate emotional discomfort .

Reviewed June 2024

Great therapists, help me see a new way of doing things and gave me better clarity

Reviewed May 2024

Dr. Luthra is an excellent and highly experienced doctor. I feel that she gives me valuable advice to boost my self-esteem and has given me the confidence to think better about myself, even though we haven't started any exercises yet. I am happy with my choice to consult her.

Reviewed May 2024

Dr.Luthra is extremely knowledgeable and competent in the area of relationships & Psychology. I have been diving deeply into many facets of my life with her and feel confident that she can guide me to make better and more informed choices because she seeks knowledge and research backed responses. I appreciate her approach and I trust her. She is kind, very smart and empathic.

Reviewed April 2024

So far, Dr. Luthra has been amazing.. very happy to have her as my therapist.

Reviewed March 2024

Super patient, understanding and kind.

Reviewed January 2024

Dr. Luthra was so helpful, kind, and understanding during our sessions. Our conversations felt personal, which was very important to me considering I've had cold and clinical therapists in the past. I highly recommend her, she was excellent.

Reviewed January 2022

Dr Luthra is very professional and courteous

Reviewed December 2021

I trust her

Reviewed June 2023

Great sessions with informative tools to navigate through my issues. Empathetic & honest. Highly satisfied.

Reviewed May 2023

Dr. Luthra listens very intently, she is very kind and confident with her words. She makes you feel very comfortable. She does not come across judgemental.

Reviewed May 2023

I just completed my third week of therapy with Dr. Luthra and can honestly say I have never felt more safe and understood since starting. Dr. Luthra's knowledge, kindness and many resources shine through and it shows through patient progress. I am so happy to finally feel heard and seen. Dr. Luthra is the best !!

Reviewed February 2023

Dr. Luthra has offered me so much guidance in managing the stressors in my life. She has taken the time to make sure she really understands my perspective, and the advice she provides is clearly given with my specific circumstances and experience in mind. I gained so much reassurance but also accountability and a fresh perspective on how to stay proactive with my mental health.

Reviewed February 2023

I’ve only had 3 sessions so far with Dr. Luthra but we clicked from the first session. I’ve been through many therapists and what I look for most is someone willing to give advice or feedback on what I can do to help myself. Not just listen. She listens and is extremely helpful with her advice and recommendations. So far so good. I actually look forward to our sessions. It’s definitely a 2-way conversation as it should be. I’m super happy with Dr. Luthra.

Reviewed February 2023

Even thou I have only had one session, I have never felt as if anyone would be able to help me in my life more than Dr. Gagan Luthra. So far Dr. Luthra has given me some very helpful tools and some insurance that I can get through this with the help of her and that we have a game plan in mind! Based off her credentials and the time I have spent talking to her, I feel she is the best therapist I have ever been with in my life! 5/5 review!!

Reviewed November 2022

Dr. Luthra helped me understand the issues I was dealing with and how to deal with my family's relationship after losing a loved one. She is a great listener and provides sound advice and professional insight. I feel much better after two weeks of therapy with her. I felt very comfortable speaking with her.

Reviewed November 2022

Good therapist

Reviewed August 2022

Doctor Luthra was so very helpful. She made me feel very comfortable talking to her. I recommend her to everyone who needs a great therapist.

Reviewed August 2022

I respect Dr. Luthra's opinion, she listens well and supports my ideas and advises me on what to look out for. So far so good!

Reviewed June 2022

The best!

Reviewed June 2022

She is very attentive and helpful, she’s very pleasant

Reviewed June 2022

I had a profoundly insightful session with Dr. Luthra. I am in my 30s and this was my first ever therapy session. She was attentive, precise, professional, and has a great cultural understanding.

Reviewed May 2022

I have been working with Dr. Luthra for a few weeks now. Mainly focusing on relationship issues. From our sessions, I’ve learned so much about myself. I have learned that I need to start setting boundaries with people and work which I didn’t even think was affecting me, and based off all of Dr. Luthra’s recommendations as long as you put the work in you will see a change in yourself and the people around you. I was very closed off and didn’t want to be open with a People closest to me. Dr. Lutheran made me realize that communication is key in any relationship. She gave me a small exercises to work on with my husband that has been really beneficial to our relationship. Not only has Dr. Luthra Been very supportive, she’s very easy to talk to. She’s very open minded and I never felt judged speaking about things I never thought I was speak about out loud. BetterHelp app is very supportive as well. The journal injuries make me think about things that I would’ve never of thought about, and the group therapy sessions are amazing. I will be continuing my journey with Dr. Luthra to continue to work on my relationships, aspirations, self image, and more! Believe me I know it’s hard to take the first steps to get help. But, I am so happy that I did. It has honestly been life changing. Thank you!

Reviewed May 2022

Dr. Luthra is a phenomenal therapist and does a great job of listening to the issues and addressing them head on. I really enjoy the sessions and always look forward to them

Reviewed April 2022

Dr Luthra is really great. She’s compassionate but straight forward as well. I’ve been in and out of therapy for a long time, and this is the first time I think it’s really helped.

Reviewed April 2022

Amazing therapist!

Reviewed April 2022

Dr. Luthra is very sensitive to my cultural concerns, and displays significant understanding in that area.

Reviewed March 2022

I have been in and out of therapy for 4 years, never finding a therapist who truly helped me dig deep to find the root of issues that triggered me. I struggle with anxiety and Dr. Luthra’s extensive knowledge is amazin. She has been helping me so much and helps me see things from a logical yet warm and scientific viewpoint. She really knows the ins and outs of how our minds work. If you’re hesitant to starting therapy, I hope you come across this review and give Dr. Luthra a chance to help you. She is wonderful!

Reviewed February 2022

Fantastic

Reviewed January 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Gagan Luthra offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Dr. Gagan Luthra works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Dr. Gagan Luthra speak?

Dr. Gagan Luthra speaks English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu.

How many years of experience does Dr. Gagan Luthra have?

Dr. Gagan Luthra has 38 years of experience.

Where is Dr. Gagan Luthra licensed to practice?

Dr. Gagan Luthra is licensed to practice in New Jersey and New Jersey.

Does Dr. Gagan Luthra accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Dr. Gagan Luthra accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Dr. Gagan Luthra offer?

Dr. Gagan Luthra offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

How can I communicate with Dr. Gagan Luthra?

Dr. Gagan Luthra can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

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