Jose Luna, LCSW #138066

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW #138066) dedicated to helping adolescents, adults, couples, and families navigate life's most difficult challenges. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, emotional regulation, or the lasting effects of childhood experiences, my goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where healing and personal growth can occur.

I earned my Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California (USC), where I specialized in children, youth, and families, and my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of California, Riverside, with an emphasis in developmental and cognitive psychology.

My clinical experience includes working with individuals experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, borderline personality disorder, childhood abandonment, relationship conflict, grief, life transitions, and self-esteem concerns. I am committed to providing inclusive, affirming, and culturally responsive care for clients of all backgrounds, including members of the LGBTQ+ community.

My Therapeutic Philosophy

Healing looks different for everyone. I believe that every individual already possesses strengths, resilience, and the capacity for growth, even during life's most difficult moments. Therapy provides an opportunity to better understand yourself, process painful experiences, develop healthier coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change.

Many emotional struggles are rooted in earlier life experiences, relationships, or unresolved trauma rather than personal weakness. My role is to help you understand those patterns with compassion while equipping you with practical tools to move forward. I strive to create an environment where you feel heard, respected, and supported throughout your healing journey.

My Approach

While providing therapy, I draw from various evidence-based practices and tailor them to your needs. These modalities include:

Because every person is unique, I tailor treatment to each client's individual needs by integrating evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including:

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): EMDR is an evidence-based therapy that helps the brain naturally process distressing memories so they become less emotionally overwhelming. EMDR is especially effective for trauma, anxiety, childhood experiences, and negative core beliefs that continue to affect daily life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): CBT helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns, challenge distorted beliefs, and develop healthier behaviors that improve emotional well-being and strengthen coping skills.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): DBT teaches practical skills for managing overwhelming emotions, improving relationships, reducing impulsive behaviors, increasing mindfulness, and building a life that feels meaningful and balanced.

Somatic Therapy: Trauma is experienced not only through our thoughts but also through our bodies. Somatic approaches help clients become more aware of physical sensations, regulate the nervous system, and safely process unresolved stress and trauma.

Attachment-Based Therapy: Early relationships shape how we view ourselves and connect with others. Attachment-focused therapy explores these patterns and helps clients build healthier, more secure relationships while fostering trust, emotional safety, and self-worth.

Gottman Method Couples Therapy: Drawing from decades of relationship research, Gottman Method Couples Therapy helps couples strengthen communication, manage conflict more effectively, rebuild trust, deepen emotional connection, and develop healthier relationship patterns.

Areas of Focus

I frequently work with clients experiencing:

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Childhood abandonment and attachment wounds

  • Anxiety disorders

  • Depression

  • Bipolar disorders

  • Borderline personality disorder

  • Emotional regulation difficulties

  • Relationship and family conflict

  • Couples counseling

  • Life transitions

  • Self-esteem concerns

  • Stress and burnout

  • LGBTQ+ affirming care

Seeking therapy is one of the most courageous investments you can make in yourself. Whether you're processing past trauma, navigating relationship challenges, managing anxiety or depression, or simply trying to better understand yourself, you don't have to face it alone.

My goal is to provide a compassionate, collaborative, and evidence-based approach that helps you feel understood, build practical coping skills, and move toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.

I offer:

  • Individual Therapy (50 minutes): $150 per session

  • Couples Therapy (50 minutes): $175 per session

Please do not hesitate to contact me for a free 20-minute consultation

I look forward to supporting you on your healing journey.

E-mail: joselunatherapy@gmail.com
Phone: (323) 240-0517