Luca Hawkins, MD, LCPC

Licensed in Maryland · 8 years in practice

Luca Hawkins is a Maryland-based therapist who helps people facing anxiety, low self-esteem, identity questions, and mood challenges.

License and registration

LCPC, Maryland: LC11426 · expires January 2027
NPI: 1386179273 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 8
Languages: English

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About Luca

Luca Hawkins is a Maryland-based therapist who helps people facing anxiety, low self-esteem, identity questions, and mood challenges. He meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps that fit daily life. Luca holds an MD and practices as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, drawing on eight years of experience.

He works in an LGBTQ-affirming way and concentrates on concerns common to young adults and emerging identities. Common topics he supports include stress, panic, depressive episodes, ADHD, grief, and struggles with belonging.

Background and approach

He also helps people with relationship communication, parenting stress, career worries, and questions about life purpose. Luca uses a mix of Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to tailor sessions to each person. Sessions focus on identifying patterns that get in the way, trying small behavior changes, and building skills for emotion regulation and clearer communication.

He aims for a calm, collaborative atmosphere where questions and uncertainty are welcome. Therapy can include short-term skill work for specific problems or longer conversations about identity and values. Luca offers video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

People who want to begin can use the site's matching process to connect and schedule sessions. Luca’s schedule often includes early mornings and weekend mornings, and he will work with clients to find times that fit.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Luca lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

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 names

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Online support

Approaches and online options that fit your life

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and helping people clarify their own goals so they can make changes that feel right. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to reduce anxiety and shift unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Luca will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, and then adapt methods as progress unfolds. That collaborative process helps pick techniques that match a person’s needs and daily life commitments.

Online therapy offers flexibility for many schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation similar to an office visit. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in fits a break at work. Live chat and text-based messaging let people share thoughts between sessions, track mood, and get brief support without waiting for an appointment. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy routines while keeping the focus on real progress.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does Luca help with?

He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, grief, low self-esteem, relationship and communication problems, and issues around identity and belonging.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Sessions are collaborative and practical, mixing Client-Centered pacing with CBT skill-building and DBT strategies for emotion regulation.

How much experience does he bring?

Luca has eight years of clinical experience working with people on mood, identity, and interpersonal concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds an MD and practices as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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