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About Justin
CA Psychologist Dr. Justin Lutz has 23 years of clinical experience. He focuses on mood and behavior concerns such as depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and addictions. He also addresses relationship and family stress, grief, and issues related to gender and sexual identity. Sessions are conducted in English and Dr. Lutz practices in California.
Dr. Lutz describes therapy as a process that can feel overwhelming at first. He emphasizes building a trusting working relationship and giving people room to talk through difficult feelings. His approach uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen and reflect, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts, Mindfulness techniques to increase present-moment awareness, and Solution-Focused methods to set practical goals.
He has worked with teenagers involved in juvenile justice and with adults facing substance use, anxiety, depression, and trauma from childhood or family situations. He also provides support to people on the LGBTQIA2S+ spectrum exploring identity and life decisions. His background includes extensive clinical training in system-impacted youth settings.
In sessions, Dr. Lutz aims to help people make changes to emotional, occupational, and interpersonal patterns. That can look like practicing new communication skills, testing small behavioral experiments, or developing coping tools for intense moods. He invites prospective clients to start by completing a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling an initial session.
Practical notes: he is a CA Psychologist, credential number 31972. Services are provided in English and international clients are not accepted. Costs vary by location and sessions are delivered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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How his therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting to help people feel understood. Online sessions using this approach typically involve open conversation where the therapist follows the client's lead to identify what matters most and to clarify feelings and priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is about spotting patterns of thinking that keep problems going and testing small behavioral changes. In remote sessions CBT can include brief skill demonstrations, homework assignments, and review of experiments a person tried between appointments.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and improve awareness. These practices can be guided during a session and then practiced in daily life between meetings.
Finding the right method is part of the work. Dr. Lutz will collaborate with each person to decide which mix of listening, skill work, and goal-setting fits their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is revisited as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it easier to continue work between appointments. Ask about format details when you complete the matching questionnaire.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He focuses on mood and behavior issues such as depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and addictions, plus relationship and family stress, grief, and gender or sexual identity concerns.
What is his general therapeutic style?
The approach is client-centered with use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused techniques to set goals and try practical steps.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 23 years of clinical experience working in a range of settings, including work with system-impacted teenagers and adults with mood and substance issues.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a CA Psychologist, credential number 31972, and practices in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.