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Dr. Ratha Zeidan-Lukacs

LMHC, LPC

Dr. Ratha Zeidan-Lukacs, LMHC, LPC

Therapist in Virginia

Ratha is a LMHC, LPC therapist in Virginia.

  • 15+ years of experience
  • Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues
  • Approaches include Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy
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About Ratha

Dr. Ratha Zeidan-Lukacs is a family and marriage therapist licensed in Florida and Virginia with 15 years of clinical experience. She holds the credentials LMHC and LPC - LMHC meaning Licensed Mental Health Counselor and LPC meaning Licensed Professional Counselor - and works with people facing trauma, grief, stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, and major life transitions. She provides therapy for couples, families, individuals, groups, children, and adolescents, and brings a strong commitment to strengthening and empowering families.

As a faith-informed clinician who identifies with Christian and Catholic perspectives, she integrates spiritual resources when appropriate and respects each client’s beliefs. Her theoretical orientation blends existential and humanistic ideas with solution-focused and cognitive behavioral techniques, emphasizing the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for meaningful change. In sessions she creates an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored and practical strategies can be tried.

Dr. Zeidan-Lukacs favors a collaborative, whole-person approach that recognizes each individual’s uniqueness. She works alongside clients to develop individualized goals and uses a variety of interventions tailored to the client’s needs, helping to identify recurring emotional patterns and move toward greater resilience and well-being. Taking the first step can be challenging, and she supports clients through that process with professional guidance and compassionate encouragement.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Dr. Ratha Zeidan-Lukacs draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape present-day patterns - this approach helps clients understand intimacy, trust, abandonment concerns, and relationship dynamics. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be effective for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes. In addition, her client-centered orientation focuses on meeting people where they are, offering empathy and collaboration to support self-awareness and personal growth.



Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Zeidan-Lukacs works collaboratively with each person to determine what methods best fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. She adapts interventions over time so the work remains responsive to changing needs.



Online therapy options - including video sessions, phone appointments, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to access consistent care around work, family, and other commitments. These formats offer flexibility in scheduling and allow continuity of support when in-person visits are not feasible, while still enabling meaningful connection with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Dr. Ratha Zeidan-Lukacs have?

Dr. Ratha Zeidan-Lukacs has 15 years of professional experience.

Is Dr. Ratha Zeidan-Lukacs a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credentials LMHC and LPC. 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?

Dr. Ratha Zeidan-Lukacs 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. 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.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Experience

15+ years

Credentials

Florida, Virginia

Languages

English

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