Specialties
Tired of the status quo? Stuck in a rut in your relationships, wellness, business, or intimacy? HigherChange seeks to create a “higher change” in your life by providing whole-person counseling and coaching. This means that we care about all aspects of your life. That includes life coaching, health coaching, couples therapy, business coaching, and sex therapy. Our mission is to be a safe space for people to be accepted and to grow into their life goals. HigherChange is founded by Dr. Thomas Luttrell, PhD, a professional coach and a licensed clinical marriage and family therapist in Maryland (LCM754), DC (LMFT200001211), and California (LMFT 111604). We also offer Christian counseling and Christian marriage counseling.
For mental health issues, I accept Blue Cross Blue Shield and affiliates (CareFirst, Anthem, BCBS Federal Employee Program, etc.) and Cigna or Evernorth. However, please note that to qualify for insurance benefits, therapy must be related to a mental health diagnosis, like anxiety, depression, PTSD, etc., that has medical necessity. Most insurance plans do not cover relationship issues, sexual issues, nor coaching. Please do not ask us to bill your insurance for relationship or sexual issues without first contacting your insurance company to check to see if your plan covers it.
History
Established in 2020.
I have been practicing since 2007.
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Therapists’ codes of ethics state that it is unethical for me to solicit testimonials from current therapy clients or past clients who may be vulnerable to undue influence. Since you may decide to return to therapy with me later, I do not request testimonials from people who have ended therapy with me. Unlike other businesses who may respond to their reviews, as a therapist, I am restricted from responding in any way that acknowledges whether someone has been a therapy client (unless it is clearly obvious the person is fake or does not know me).
Meet the Business Owner: Dr. Tom L.
Our mission at HigherChange LLC is to be a safe space for people to be accepted and to grow into their life goals. I went from “stress to success” in my life by finding serenity. My own personal life story is about going from being unmotivated and stuck in negative thinking, to surrendering to a Higher Power and finding serenity and peace in my life. I’m most passionate about accepting people from all backgrounds, especially those who have been rejected by society and helping people who struggled with ADHD, anxiety, and addiction to find peace and acceptance in their lives.
Therapy is for when you’re stuck. Coaching is about finding success through that serenity. I like to help transform creative professionals by promoting “acceptance first” so that you can find peace and serenity in your own life. I call my approach "Treasure Therapy" or "Treasure Coaching" because everyone has inherent dignity and worth. I invite you on a journey to discover the rich treasures inside each of us!