Lamara Johnson , LCSW

Lamara Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Louisiana with 18 years of experience supporting individuals and families through a wide range of life challenges. As an LCSW she holds a professional license to provide clinical social work services - LA LCSW 11896 - and brings a strengths-focused, holistic approach to care that highlights each person's resources and resilience.

She provides therapy for people navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and post-traumatic stress, anger management, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, substance use issues, and life transitions. Her practice also addresses intimacy and self-esteem struggles, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and a broad set of family and cultural concerns including blended family issues, communication problems, divorce and separation, and multicultural stressors.

Lamara uses evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, client-centered work, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques. She emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies, helping clients identify strengths, set achievable goals, and build skills for coping and change. Lamara aims to create a welcoming space where people can explore their concerns, develop new perspectives, and move forward with greater confidence and clarity.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Lamara Johnson

Lamara Johnson integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness therapy into her online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and supporting each person to find their own solutions - it is helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions. CBT emphasizes identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and anger and to improve coping skills. Mindfulness therapy teaches attention and present-moment awareness practices that can reduce stress, improve emotional regulation, and support recovery from trauma and grief.

Selecting the best approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lamara works collaboratively with clients to explore goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adapting techniques over time so treatment fits the person rather than forcing a single method.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and needs. These options allow clients to access licensed professionals from home, work, or wherever they feel comfortable, making it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy or transitional periods.