Works with
How Luca works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- MD, LCPC
- Licensed in
- Maryland
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Luca
Luca Hawkins is a Maryland-based therapist who helps people manage anger and other intense feelings. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship strain, and questions about identity. Luca aims to make sessions straightforward and useful so people feel less overwhelmed day to day.
He focuses on building self-compassion and clearer communication. Sessions often involve talking through what triggers strong reactions and learning simple skills to respond differently.
Background and approach
Luca uses practical exercises alongside discussion so clients leave with concrete tools to try between sessions. With eight years of experience and credentials as an MD and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - LCPC, he combines medical perspective and counseling work in treatment planning. That mix can help when mood disorders, impulsivity, or complex symptoms are present.
He emphasizes understanding how past attachment experiences shape present behavior. Luca practices from an LGBTQ+ affirmative stance and supports people working on gender dysphoria, body image, shame, and isolation. He also addresses life transitions, career questions, grief, and parenting stress in individual sessions.
The aim is to help people feel steadier and more in control of daily reactions. Sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. People begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time that fits their routine.
What Luca works with
Everything Luca lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Luca's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Self esteem
- Depression
- ADHD
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Luca lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person’s own goals and experience and creates space to talk without judgment; it helps people explore identity, self-esteem, and what they want from life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety, panic, or low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy or DBT teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions and impulsivity, such as distress tolerance and emotion regulation.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences, and may combine elements from different approaches as sessions progress.
Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited travel options. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues help, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a short break at work, and live chat or text-based messaging suits quick check-ins or ongoing coaching between sessions. These formats make it easier to keep momentum while learning and practicing new skills.
Questions people ask about Luca
What concerns does Luca commonly address?
He helps people with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship strain, grief, self-esteem, and identity questions including gender dysphoria.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach is collaborative and straightforward. Sessions focus on understanding triggers, practicing skills, and applying small changes between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of clinical experience working with mood disorders, attachment issues, and problems like impulsivity and isolation.
What credentials and location should I know about?
He holds an MD and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - LCPC, and he practices in Maryland.
Which languages and international options are offered?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.