- Years in practice
- 23
- Credentials
- CA Psychologist
- Licensed in
- California
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- LGBT
- Focus
- Anger management
About Justin
Dr. Justin Lutz greets parents and caregivers who are feeling unsure, overwhelmed, or stuck. He recognizes how hard it can be to ask for help and aims to make the first steps easier.
His approach is calm and straightforward, with an emphasis on practical change and emotional clarity. Dr. Lutz brings 23 years of experience as a California psychologist.
He offers a warm, empathetic space where people can talk through painful memories, relationship strains, and parenting stress.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on clear goals and gradual shifts rather than quick fixes. He blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Mindfulness skills are used to help manage emotions in the moment.
Solution-focused work helps families and individuals set short-term goals and measure progress. Dr. Lutz has worked extensively with people facing substance use concerns, mood and anxiety problems, trauma and abuse, and challenges related to identity and grief.
He also supports people dealing with ADHD, bipolar disorder, and parenting pressures. He is experienced addressing family conflict and caregiver stress without assuming a one-size-fits-all plan. Sessions include time to map current struggles, try practical strategies, and plan next steps.
He encourages clients to use therapy as a place to rewrite patterns and build skills that last beyond sessions.
What Justin works with
Everything Justin lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Justin helps people with.
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Impulsivity
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Justin lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Dr. Lutz uses client-centered listening to prioritize each person's concerns and goals. This approach focuses on understanding your experience and shaping sessions around what matters most to you, which helps when parenting worries or identity questions take center stage.He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. CBT breaks problems into manageable steps and offers clear exercises to try between sessions, useful for addressing anxiety, low mood, impulsivity, or parenting-related stress.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with you to decide which methods fit your needs, goals, and daily life. Together you can adjust techniques as progress is made and priorities shift.
Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make therapy more flexible. Video sessions are well suited for in-depth conversations and skills practice. Phone sessions can fit a break at work or require less bandwidth. Live chat and messaging offer shorter check-ins and written reflections that you can return to later. These options help people maintain regular contact and keep therapy integrated with busy family life.
Questions people ask about Justin
What concerns does this therapist address?
He helps with addictions, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, trauma, grief, anger, self-esteem, relationship and family problems, parenting stress, and gender or identity concerns.
What is the general therapy style?
His style combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness practice, and solution-focused planning to address emotions and behavior.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 23 years of professional experience working with a range of mood, trauma, and addiction concerns.
What credentials and region apply to this therapist?
He is a California psychologist, credentialed as CA Psychologist 31972, and practices in California.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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