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Luca Hawkins

Affirming, skills-driven support for personal growth

MD, LCPC Maryland

Experience
8 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Luca

Luca Hawkins brings eight years of clinical experience to a practice rooted in respect for individual identity and emotional growth. Based in Maryland, Luca focuses on supporting people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family challenges, and questions related to LGBT identity and gender dysphoria.

Background and approach

He also addresses concerns such as ADHD, bipolar disorder, panic and mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive difficulties, grief, parenting stress, career transitions, and feelings of emptiness or isolation. He blends Client-Centered principles with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to tailor care to each person's needs.

His style emphasizes collaboration, building self-compassion, and improving interpersonal communication while helping clients test unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical coping skills. Luca aims to create a respectful space where clients can explore identity, process attachment wounds, and work toward clearer life purpose.

Availability is limited, with many early morning and weekend morning openings; if no slot appears available Luca requests that prospective clients ask about additional times. He holds an MD and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, credentialed as MD LCPC LC11426.

CBT and Client-Centered Care Delivered Online



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into more adaptive patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, panic symptoms, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, and other mood-related concerns by teaching practical strategies and skill-building exercises.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist offers understanding and support while clients explore their values, identity, and emotional experience. This approach can help with self-esteem, identity questions, attachment wounds, and communication challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Luca works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they consider which techniques to emphasize and adjust the plan over time based on what is most helpful.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit regular work on coping skills, communication, and emotional regulation into a busy life, with early morning and weekend morning availability often offered to accommodate varied routines.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Luca commonly address?
Luca works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, relationship and family problems, grief, and concerns related to LGBT identity and gender dysphoria.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a collaborative, compassionate style that combines client-centered support with practical CBT and DBT techniques to help clients build skills and examine unhelpful thought patterns.
What is his professional background?
He has eight years of clinical experience working with mood disorders, attachment issues, OCD symptoms, panic disorder, and other emotional challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
He holds the credentials MD and LCPC and is licensed as MD LCPC LC11426 in Maryland.
Which languages does he offer therapy in and can he accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available with this therapist?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTSelf esteemDepressionADHD

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)EmptinessFamily problemsGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Maryland

Languages

English