Thomas Luttrell, PhD, LCMFT / LMFT

  • 15 years of Experience
  • United States
  • Bethesda, Maryland
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Specialties: Education/Personal Development, Faith Transition, Family Conflict, Goal Setting, Infidelity, Internet Addiction, Interpersonal Relationships, Life Coaching, Life Transitions, Marital / Premarital, Men's Issues, Relationship Issues, Sex Drive - Low, Sex Therapy, Sexual Addiction, Sexual Disorders, Sexuality Issues, Spirituality

Specialties

Education/Personal Development, Faith Transition, Family Conflict, Goal Setting, Infidelity, Internet Addiction, Interpersonal Relationships, Life Coaching, Life Transitions, Marital / Premarital, Men's Issues, Relationship Issues, Sex Drive - Low, Sex Therapy, Sexual Addiction, Sexual Disorders, Sexuality Issues, Spirituality

Languages

English

Age Group Focus

Adolescents, Adults, Seniors

Treatment Approaches

Emotionally Focused, Family / Marital, Family Systems, Gestalt, Motivational Interviewing, Multicultural, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Somatic

Issues

Academic issues, Addiction, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bullying/Harassment, Codependency, Coping With Medical Issues, Depression, Divorce, Dual Diagnosis, Education/Personal Development, Faith Transition, Family Conflict, Goal Setting, Grief, Infidelity, Internet Addiction, Interpersonal Relationships, Leadership, Life Coaching, Life Transitions, Marital / Premarital, Men's Issues, Multicultural Issues, Parenting, Self Esteem, Sex Drive - Low, Sex Therapy, Sexual Addiction, Sexual Disorders, Sexuality Issues, Sleep or Insomnia, Spirituality, Stress, Video Game Addiction, Weight Loss, Workplace Stress

State Licenses

California, Maryland and Washington D.C.

About Thomas Luttrell

If you are struggling with your relationship, past hurts, or sexuality, you need someone with advanced experience. HigherChange is led by myself, Dr. Luttrell. I started working as a therapist in 2008 and have a PhD in Marital and Family Therapy. I am licensed for independent, clinical practice in marriage and family therapy in California (LMFT 111604), DC, and Maryland (LCMFT, #LCM754). In addition, I am a professional coach serving clients anywhere for life goals, relationships, dating, health & wellness, business leadership, and spirituality. I'm also available for workshops and telehealth with residents of some other countries outside the U.S., such as Singapore. I'm a Maryland-approved MFT supervisor and a former asst. professor of counseling. I've been happily married for 15 years, and we have two young boys.

I work primarily with couples and individuals who struggle with emotional, sexual or spiritual intimacy due to addiction, fear or shame. I'm comfortable with interracial/intercultural relationships and talking about sex. I use "experiential" forms of psychotherapy to help you experience emotions and restore intimacy with your self, partner, family or God.

I invite you on a journey to discover the rich treasures inside each of us. Everyone has inherent dignity and worth. I also offer Christian counseling for those who want it, and I can integrate your spiritual beliefs. However, I respect your freedom, beliefs, commitments, and convictions.

Education & Certifications
Ph.D. – Marital & Family Therapy
M.S. – Marital & Family Therapy
B.A. – Theology
Certificate – Drug & Alcohol Counseling
Certificate – Family Life Education (from Loma Linda University)

I can help you reconnect and restore emotional intimacy with yourself, partner, family, or God. I believe that understanding emotions are important to overcome obstacles of shame, fear, or shame-based cycles of addiction. My clinical work emphasizes the use of experiential psychotherapy models, such as Gestalt therapy, emotionally-focused therapy, or psychodrama, in working with individuals, couples, and families. My focus areas tend to be on romantic relationships, sexuality, the impact of hurtful habits on relationships, and spirituality.

I developed an integrative model of psychotherapy called “Treasure Therapy,” which integrates components of other evidenced-based models, such as emotionally-focused therapy. This approach sees the inherent dignity, beauty, and worth (the “treasure”) in all people and accepts you where you are. My five main goals are to:
1. Build a trusting, safe environment for you to talk.
2. Raise awareness and insight about your problems.
3. Create possible solutions together.
4. Instill a sense of hope and peace.
5. Identify your strengths and how you are adapting to challenges.

In order to completely resolve your problem, I follow a biopsychosocial approach that attends to four areas: the professional alliance, your relationship unit, you as an individual, and how you interact with others. For those who are religious, I can also look at your spirituality. Together, we will look at how you see “treasures” in each of these areas.

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