Dr. Ratha Zeidan-Lukacs, LMHC, LPC

Dr. Ratha Zeidan-Lukacs is a Virginia-based family and marriage therapist with 15 years of clinical experience who holds both LMHC and LPC credentials and is licensed to practice in Florida and Virginia. LMHC stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor and LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor - both indicate advanced training and state licensure to provide mental health care. She works with individuals, couples, families, groups, children, and adolescents, addressing concerns such as trauma, grief, stress, anxiety, motivation, self-esteem and confidence, depression, and coping with major life changes.

Her practice emphasizes the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for change, creating a welcoming environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored without judgment. Grounded in existential and humanistic theories, she blends solution-focused and cognitive behavioral interventions to help clients identify practical steps toward their goals. Sessions are collaborative and tailored to each person or family, with an orientation toward treating the whole person and recognizing individual strengths and uniqueness.

As a faith-informed therapist with Christian and Catholic perspectives, she values spiritual resources and the role they can play in healing for those who find faith important. She encourages clients to notice recurring emotional patterns that may keep them stuck and supports courageous steps toward a more fulfilling life. Her approach is active and goal-oriented, using a variety of methods chosen to fit each client’s needs and to promote meaningful, present-centered progress.