Luca Hawkins

Luca Hawkins is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) based in Maryland who helps people facing stress, anxiety, and questions about identity. He focuses on boosting self-esteem, easing social anxiety, and supporting LGBTQ people as they explore who they are. Sessions aim to be straightforward and respectful, with attention to what each person wants to change.

He often helps people manage mood disorders, panic, and symptoms that make it hard to stay connected to others. Luca also addresses relationship and communication problems, feelings of emptiness or isolation, and concerns around body image or gender dysphoria. His work includes supporting people with ADHD, bipolar conditions, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, and grief-related struggles.

Luca draws on client-centered methods that put the person's perspective first. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also incorporates skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help with emotion regulation and impulsivity when that fits a client's needs.

Sessions are collaborative and paced to the individual. Luca encourages practical steps clients can try between meetings, and he tailors tools to everyday life. He aims for clear goals and regular check-ins so progress is visible.

He brings eight years of clinical experience to his work and practices in Maryland. Sessions are conducted in English, and international clients are not currently accepted. To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on availability.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, reflecting, and following what matters most to the person seeking help. Online sessions using this approach center the client's priorities and encourage honest, guided conversation about identity, relationships, and self-worth.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In remote sessions CBT is used to identify unhelpful thought patterns, test new behaviors, and assign short practical exercises between meetings to reduce anxiety and improve mood.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes learning skills for managing strong emotions and reducing impulsive actions. When relevant, the therapist teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and communication skills that clients can practice in daily life.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will help the client pick or combine methods based on goals, life demands, and personal preference. This is a collaborative process with regular check-ins to see what is helping.

Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter or earlier appointments that match a client's schedule. It also lets people try skill-based exercises and check-ins that extend progress between meetings.