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About Luca
Luca Hawkins is an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) in Maryland with eight years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-esteem, and LGBT-related concerns, and he also addresses relationship and family issues and parenting challenges.
He works with adults who are sorting through mood disorders, identity questions, and difficult life transitions. Sessions emphasize practical skills and clearer communication. Luca uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in ways that fit each person’s needs.
In sessions he helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, practice coping strategies, and try new ways of responding to old patterns. He also addresses concerns like panic, obsessive thoughts, impulsivity, and feelings of emptiness. Conversations can include exploring attachment and abandonment themes that affect current relationships.
Luca offers LGBT affirmative care and supports work on gender dysphoria, body image, and issues around sexuality. He also works with people dealing with grief, career questions, and the practical strain of parenting.
He describes his style as collaborative and direct. Treatment blends listening with tools from CBT and DBT so people can test changes between sessions. To begin, prospective clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first appointment through the service’s matching flow.
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How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person. In practice this means starting from the client’s goals and reflecting back what’s important so next steps feel relevant.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Online CBT often uses short exercises, thought records, and behavior experiments that people can try between sessions to measure what changes.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. In sessions the therapist typically demonstrates skills, practices them with the client, and sets small practice tasks to build consistency.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Luca will help clients decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. That decision can shift as work continues and new priorities emerge.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists often adapt homework and skill practice to fit daily routines so therapy can be woven into ordinary life.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-esteem, and LGBT-related concerns, plus relationship and family issues and parenting challenges.
What therapy methods does he use?
He practices Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). These approaches are used to reduce unhelpful thoughts and build coping skills.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of experience as a licensed clinician working with mood, anxiety, and identity-related concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LCPC in Maryland and provides services based in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the 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.