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!
Professional experience
23 yrs in practice
AddictionsLGBTQ+Anger managementSelf esteem, MotivationCoping with life changes
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
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.
Compassionate and well versed in childhood trauma. He helps me troubleshoot my day to day activities as well
Written on Mar 30, 2026 after therapy with Justin for 2 years and 1 month 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
Dr Lutz is a very skilled and compassionate therapist who is really good to talk with about issues you may have never shared with anyone else. He helps you get things, “off your chest” and learn more about how to be yourself. I highly recommend him.
Written on Mar 08, 2026 after therapy with Justin for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and self esteem
Dr Lutz holds space and inspires me during our sessions. His perspective and compassion is very important!
Written on Feb 23, 2026 after therapy with Justin for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
My therapist connects with my goals and values. He listens very attentively, but also helps with ideas and reading for optimal solutions.
Written on Dec 29, 2025 after therapy with Justin for 3 months on issues concerning grief, and coping with life changes
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
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
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
Dr. Lutz is just amazing. You can tell that he has a lot of experience and he has a great amount of sympathy. I really enjoy talking to him and he's taking me serious, now matter how stupid something might seem to me
Written on Apr 22, 2025 after therapy with Justin for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr Lutz is the best! He is very patient and understanding
Written on Mar 17, 2025 after therapy with Justin for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Very kind and insightful and made the anxiety of trying therapy for the first time go away. Looking forward to growing with Dr. Lutz help
Written on Mar 07, 2025 after therapy with Justin for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Dr. Lutz is easy to talk to. I've felt understood and accepted.
Written on Jan 06, 2025 after therapy with Justin for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Dr Lutz always provides helpful worksheets, resources, and answers any questions you may have. Their sense of compassion and helpfulness makes therapy that much more engaging and helpful. Thank you!
Written on Aug 12, 2024 after therapy with Justin for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Quality counseling
Written on Jul 16, 2024 after therapy with Justin for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Hes great.
Written on Jun 19, 2024 after therapy with Justin for 5 months on issues concerning addictions
All I can say is. I'm glad I found Dr Lutz. he understands my goals and most importantly, he listens.. he doesn't rush to respond, he restates to make sure he has a clear understanding
Written on Jun 08, 2024 after therapy with Justin for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Ever since John went Dr. Lutz it seems like I am doing better coping with different things in my life. I recommend him as a therapist for other people very carefully and has positive feedback.
Written on May 13, 2024 after therapy with Justin for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, sleeping disorders, anger management, and coping with life changes
Incredibly smart, comforting and listens well. I'm so glad I found Dr. Lutz
Written on May 08, 2024 after therapy with Justin for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Amazing therapist
Written on Apr 08, 2024 after therapy with Justin for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Lutz helped me identify something I’d been suffering through for years in our first session. I felt relieved right away. I know there’s a lot more work to do but I’m confident I’ll find my joy with his help.
Written on Mar 15, 2024 after therapy with Justin for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Dr. Lutz is very patient, he listens to all of my concerns and helps me feel at ease. He is very professional and I am very confident in his skills and knowledge.
Written on Feb 04, 2024 after therapy with Justin for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and adhd
Extremely good listener, very articulate with the different ways of coping with life and all the ups and downs it may bring. Would definitely recommend him to anyone
Written on Jul 31, 2023 after therapy with Justin for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
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