About Justin
Dr. Justin Lutz greets people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin. He acknowledges that starting therapy can feel like a big step and aims to make the first conversations easier.
Dr. Lutz brings a calm, accepting presence that helps people open up at their own pace. He works with adults and teens facing mood disorders, addiction concerns, relationship strain, and identity questions.
Common topics include depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, grief, trauma and abuse, anger, and parenting stress.
How Justin works
He also helps people dealing with communication problems, attachment concerns, and life transitions. In sessions he emphasizes warmth and empathy. His approach is client-centered, so the person’s goals guide each session.
He uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and mindfulness exercises to build attention and emotional regulation. Dr. Lutz has 23 years of clinical experience and practices in California as a CA Psychologist 31972.
His background includes work with system-impacted teenagers and people affected by substance use. He has a history of supporting people across the LGBTQIA2S+ spectrum as they consider identity and life planning. Sessions are practical and focused on small steps that fit daily life.
Dr. Lutz aims to help people rewrite difficult patterns, repair relationships where possible, and find clearer direction in work and family roles. He encourages a steady pace and ongoing collaboration.
Justin lists 4 ways of working on the entry:
What Justin works with
The areas below are the ones Justin selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Anger management
Also listed
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Bipolar disorder
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Grief
- Impulsivity
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Parenting issues
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | CA Psychologist |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 23 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
How his approaches work online
Client-centered work puts the person’s goals first and creates space for them to set the agenda. In online sessions this means starting each meeting by checking what matters most that day and shaping the work around the client’s priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online CBT sessions often include identifying unhelpful thought patterns, trying new behaviors between sessions, and reviewing results together, which can help with depression, anxiety, and mood disorders.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches skills for noticing thoughts and sensations without getting swept away by them. Practicing brief mindfulness exercises during video or phone sessions can build attention and reduce impulsive reactions over time.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, past experiences with therapy, and what feels workable in day-to-day life. Together they will try methods, adjust as needed, and keep the plan practical and focused on measurable steps.
Online formats offer flexibility for different needs. Video calls support face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or mobility is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, tracking progress, or having shorter, more frequent contact between longer sessions.
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