Luca Hawkins, LCPC

Luca Hawkins is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Maryland who helps people facing stress, anxiety, questions about identity, and everyday habits like unhelpful thinking patterns. He focuses on building self-compassion and clearer communication. Luca aims to make sessions approachable and practical for people who feel stuck or overwhelmed.

He commonly works with concerns such as depression, ADHD, panic, mood disorders, and grief. He also supports people coping with relationship strain, parenting pressures, body image worries, and feelings of emptiness or isolation. LGBT concerns and gender dysphoria are noted areas he addresses with affirmative care.

Luca uses collaborative, person-centered methods to guide conversations. He helps clients notice and reframe thoughts that get in the way of daily functioning and wellbeing. That practical attention to thoughts and everyday habits is part of how he shapes goals and homework between meetings.

His approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside Client-Centered Therapy to offer skills for managing strong emotions and improving communication. Sessions mix short-term coping tools with exploration of deeper relationship patterns and attachment concerns.

With eight years of clinical experience, Luca aims to meet people where they are and tailor work to each person’s pace. He encourages questions about the process and will collaborate on goals that feel meaningful and doable.

How these approaches shape online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's unique concerns, helping them feel heard and guiding the conversation toward what matters most. This approach is useful for people working on identity, self-compassion, and clearer communication.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It breaks issues into manageable steps and introduces practical exercises to reduce anxiety, manage mood swings, and change unhelpful habits.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for tolerating distress, regulating strong emotions, and improving relationships. It can help when impulsivity, intense mood shifts, or communication breakdowns get in the way of daily life.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made and priorities shift.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are arranged. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter or more frequent check-ins when needed. Discuss practical preferences during the first meeting so sessions line up with daily routines and goals.