Lamara Johnson , LCSW

Lamara Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 18 years of experience providing mental health support in Louisiana. As an LCSW she is trained to assess and treat a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns, and she brings a strengths-focused, holistic perspective to clinical work.

She works with individuals and families facing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and post-traumatic stress, anger, relationship and intimacy challenges, parenting and family conflicts, substance use and addictions, life transitions, and issues related to self-esteem and identity. Her practice also addresses concerns such as bipolar disorder, ADHD, difficulties tied to multicultural stressors, and complications arising from divorce, blended families, or pregnancy and childbirth.

Lamara integrates evidence-informed approaches including client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy. She emphasizes clients’ existing strengths and practical coping skills while attending to the broader context of family dynamics and cultural factors. Lamara aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore challenges, build resilience, and work toward meaningful change with steady professional support.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Lamara Johnson uses client-centered therapy to create a collaborative, empathetic environment where clients guide the pace and focus of care; this approach is helpful for people seeking acceptance, improved self-understanding, and stronger interpersonal connections. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is employed to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; CBT is effective for anxiety, depression, anger, and many everyday stressors by teaching practical skills and coping strategies. Mindfulness therapy is used to help clients develop present-moment awareness and stress-management techniques, which can reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation.

Finding the right combination of techniques is part of the therapeutic process. Lamara works collaboratively with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and she tailors interventions so that therapy feels relevant and achievable. The client and therapist decide together which approaches to emphasize and how to adjust them over time.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or limited local options. Lamara offers sessions by video call, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose formats that fit their comfort level and daily life. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and apply skills between sessions with the support of licensed professionals and therapists experienced in remote delivery.