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Lamara Johnson, LCSW

Strengths-focused LCSW supporting individuals and families
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship support
  • Parenting and families

About Lamara Johnson

Lamara Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Louisiana with 18 years of clinical experience. She works with individuals facing a broad range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and PTSD, anger management, relationship and family concerns, couples and marital issues, life transitions, legal-related stress, substance use, and parenting difficulties. Her clinical training includes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), family and marital therapy, person-centered therapy, family systems and structural family therapy, strengths-based approaches, and solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT).

Lamara frames treatment through a strengths-focused, holistic lens, helping people see the bigger picture while building on their existing resources and positive attributes. She emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies tailored to each person's circumstances, whether the focus is on coping with loss, repairing relationships, managing mood and anxiety, or addressing substance use and related stressors. As an LCSW, she holds professional licensure to provide clinical social work and psychotherapy services and draws on that training to offer compassionate, goal-oriented care. Lamara aims to create a welcoming space where individuals and families can work through challenges together and move toward meaningful change.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesAnger managementDepression

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Blended family issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityMen's issuesMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Lamara Johnson have?

Lamara Johnson has 18 years of experience in clinical practice.

Is Lamara Johnson a licensed therapist?

Yes. Lamara Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). License details are LA LCSW 11896.

In which languages does Lamara Johnson provide therapy?

Lamara Johnson provides therapy in English.

Where is Lamara Johnson located?

Lamara Johnson is located in Louisiana.

How can I work with Lamara Johnson as my therapist?

You can work with Lamara Johnson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Lamara Johnson work with international clients?

Lamara Johnson does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Lamara Johnson 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.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Lamara Johnson

Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and the client's own goals. It supports self-exploration and strengthens self-worth, making it useful for relationship concerns, self-esteem work, and navigating life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors and replacing them with practical skills. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, anger management, and coping with stressors related to trauma or substance use.

Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and grounding techniques that can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation. It can be helpful for stress, anxiety, and managing strong emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lamara Johnson, LCSW, works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life situation, and she adapts strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and other responsibilities, and they support continuity of care when in-person appointments are difficult. For many people, remote sessions provide a practical, consistent way to engage in therapy while maintaining treatment momentum.

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