Lamara Johnson , LCSW

Lamara Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Louisiana with 18 years of experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges. As an LCSW - a licensed mental health professional trained in assessment, therapy, and case management - she brings a practical, strengths-focused perspective to work with individuals, couples, and families facing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and PTSD, anger, relationship and family concerns, substance use, parenting difficulties, and life transitions.

Lamara blends evidence-based methods including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centered or client-centered therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, strengths-based approaches, and family or marital therapy. That mix allows her to tailor care to each person - balancing skill-building and practical strategies with attention to values, strengths, and family dynamics. She has experience addressing issues such as addiction, intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem challenges, impulse control, and multicultural or discrimination-related stressors.

Her approach is holistic and collaborative. Lamara emphasizes clients' existing resources and positive attributes while helping them develop new coping skills and clearer communication patterns. She aims to create a welcoming space where people can explore difficulties, set realistic goals, and work toward meaningful change at a pace that fits their life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Lamara uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client's goals and values guide the work - this approach helps with relationship concerns, self-esteem, and navigating life transitions by focusing on the person's strengths and autonomy.

She also employs cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which emphasizes identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and learning practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, stress, and anger. CBT tends to be action-oriented and useful for building coping strategies and problem-solving skills.

Mindfulness therapy is incorporated to help people increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity - it can be helpful for stress management, emotional regulation, and symptoms related to trauma or impulsivity.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lamara collaborates with each person to determine which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, continue work during life changes, and maintain consistent contact with a therapist - all while allowing Lamara to use the same evidence-based approaches she applies in person.