Lamara JohnsonLCSW

Lamara Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, parenting strain, relationship difficulty, and pregnancy and childbirth concerns. She keeps language direct and practical so parents can read quickly and know what to expect. Her manner is respectful and plain, aimed at people who need steady support during challenging times.

With 18 years of clinical experience in Louisiana, she uses approaches that emphasize strengths and real-life coping skills. Lamara draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. She also uses Client-Centered methods to make space for each person’s goals and values.

Her practice includes work with grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, anger, bipolar mood challenges, ADHD, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. She also supports people dealing with blended family matters, divorce and separation, communication problems, and multicultural concerns. Lamara describes her approach as holistic and strengths focused, highlighting what is already working as a path forward.

Sessions focus on clear steps and practical tools. Conversations often include goal setting, small experiments to test new strategies, and building routines that reduce stress. She aims to make therapy feel collaborative, grounded, and useful from week to week.

People who value straightforward guidance and steady encouragement may find her style helpful. She invites people to bring what matters to them and to work together toward manageable change.

Approaches and how online sessions can help

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's goals and values. It emphasizes empathy and support while clients decide what change feels right. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness and breathing practices to manage stress and strong emotions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to pick strategies that match current needs, goals, and comfort level. Over a few sessions they will adjust the mix of listening, skills, and short experiments so the plan fits day-to-day life.

Confirm which session formats are offered before booking so you know what to expect. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, cut travel time, and keep check-ins brief when needed. They also allow people to continue care during life changes such as pregnancy and new parenting responsibilities. Discuss practical scheduling needs when you start so sessions can be arranged to match work, caregiving, or other routines.