Dr. Ratha Zeidan-Lukacs, LMHC, LPC
Compassionate family and marriage therapist
- Couples and family therapy
- Faith-informed care
- Attachment and CBT
About Dr. Ratha Zeidan-Lukacs
Dr. Ratha Zeidan-Lukacs is a licensed family and marriage therapist practicing in Florida and Virginia with 15 years of professional experience. She holds LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) and LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) credentials and draws on a blend of humanistic and existential perspectives to guide therapeutic work.
She has helped people navigate trauma, grief, stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and motivation challenges, and the many changes life can bring. She works with couples, families, individuals, groups, children and adolescents, and brings a particular interest in strengthening family bonds and empowering relationships.
As a faith-informed therapist identifying with Christian and Catholic traditions, she often integrates clients spiritual resources when that aligns with their values and goals. Clinically she uses solution-focused and cognitive behavioral techniques while emphasizing the healing potential of the therapeutic relationship itself. Her practice pays attention to attachment patterns, life purpose, and practical coping skills to address both immediate concerns and longer-term growth.
She approaches each person as unique and collaborates to build individualized treatment goals, adapting interventions to meet specific needs and preferences. Taking the step to seek support is framed as a courageous and meaningful move toward a more fulfilling life, guided by compassion and a focus on practical change.
“We are not the sum of our weaknesses and failures, we are the sum of the Father's love for us and our real capacity to become the image of His Son Jesus.” (St. JPII, 2008)
She has helped people navigate trauma, grief, stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and motivation challenges, and the many changes life can bring. She works with couples, families, individuals, groups, children and adolescents, and brings a particular interest in strengthening family bonds and empowering relationships.
As a faith-informed therapist identifying with Christian and Catholic traditions, she often integrates clients spiritual resources when that aligns with their values and goals. Clinically she uses solution-focused and cognitive behavioral techniques while emphasizing the healing potential of the therapeutic relationship itself. Her practice pays attention to attachment patterns, life purpose, and practical coping skills to address both immediate concerns and longer-term growth.
She approaches each person as unique and collaborates to build individualized treatment goals, adapting interventions to meet specific needs and preferences. Taking the step to seek support is framed as a courageous and meaningful move toward a more fulfilling life, guided by compassion and a focus on practical change.
“We are not the sum of our weaknesses and failures, we are the sum of the Father's love for us and our real capacity to become the image of His Son Jesus.” (St. JPII, 2008)
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCommitment issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsParanoiaPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Ratha Zeidan-Lukacs have?
Dr. Ratha Zeidan-Lukacs has 15 years of experience.
Is Dr. Ratha Zeidan-Lukacs a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds LMHC and LPC credentials. License details are FL LMHC MH10051 and VA LPC 0701011067.
In which languages does Dr. Ratha Zeidan-Lukacs provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Dr. Ratha Zeidan-Lukacs located?
She is located in Virginia.
How can I work with Dr. Ratha Zeidan-Lukacs as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Ratha Zeidan-Lukacs through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. Ratha Zeidan-Lukacs work with international clients?
Dr. Ratha Zeidan-Lukacs does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Ratha Zeidan-Lukacs cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Attachment, Client-Centered Care, and CBT Online
Dr. Ratha Zeidan-Lukacs integrates attachment-based work to explore how early relationship patterns influence current connections and emotional responses - this approach can be helpful for relationship struggles, intimacy issues, and attachment concerns. She also employs client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and collaboration so clients feel heard and supported while exploring personal goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another key tool she uses to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to build practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Dr. Zeidan-Lukacs works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit best with their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they tailor interventions and adjust strategies over time to support meaningful progress.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - allowing people to receive consistent care around work, family, and other commitments. For many clients, convenient access to licensed professionals and therapists helps maintain momentum in treatment and makes it easier to apply new skills between sessions.
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