I am a firm believer that therapy is a process and starting therapy can be overwhelming and anxiety provoking. From finding a good fit between yourself and a clinician to being open and vulnerable with another person – the prospect is at times a lot to take in and can feel monumental. Regardless of what it is that brings you to therapy, reaching out is the first step and I wanted to congratulate you on the courage it took to take those steps.
I approach my work with warmth, compassion and empathy to build a safe environment where clients can feel secure and free to engage with all aspects of their emotional lives that may not otherwise be accessible. In this judgement free zone, my goal is to provide clients with the opportunity to re-author personal narratives, create space for healing and to generate the potential shift of emotional, occupational and interpersonal patterns.
My extensive clinical training includes working with system impacted teenagers involved in juvenile justice. I work with teens and adults dealing with substance abuse, anxiety, depression, and family/childhood trauma. In addition, I support, assist and advocate for clients whose personal identity lies on the LGBTQIA2S+ spectrum while they explore, investigate, or plan the rest of their life journey as their authentic self.
Contact me to schedule a phone consultation so I can hear more about what is bringing you to therapy and answer any questions you might have about the process!
Additional areas of focus: 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
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
CA Psychologist 31972
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Justin Lutz. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Very understanding and very intelligent with exceptional advice
Written on Dec 09, 2025 after therapy with Justin for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
Dr Lutz has so much insight and compassion to share. He is a blessing. Thank you so much.
Written on Oct 20, 2025 after therapy with Justin for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
Doesn't sugar coat anything. Honest without being flowery. Blunt when needed.
Written on Sep 12, 2025 after therapy with Justin for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Lutz helped pull me out of an incredibly difficult time in my life. I was absolutely stuck in the mud having no way to move forward. Working with him truly turned my life around this past year. He gave me both the space to vent my frustrations while also holding me accountable. sometimes it’s not always about the advice itself, as many times the clichés are there for a reason and they are good advice, indeed, but many times the expertise is about tilling the soil of the person so that they’re ready to hear the advice and finally act on that advice. What I needed to hear was that there was no way through the suck but to start working through it, and while I heard that 100 times in the past, the way he listened to me the way he made me feel heard and understood meant that when he finally said that to me, I was ready to hear it and act on it. I would recommend him to anyone.
Written on Jul 25, 2025 after therapy with Justin for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Dr.Lutz listens, provide realistic advisement and give me the space I need as well as reminders to group sessions. His therapy style is laid back and it keeps me comfortable knowing we're both humans.
Written on Jun 18, 2025 after therapy with Justin for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Excellent therapist who is kind and receptive to my needs.
Written on May 07, 2025 after therapy with Justin for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem