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Lamar Sykes, LMFT

  • Experience14 years
  • LocationIndiana
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Lamar

Lamar Sykes is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who draws on 14 years of clinical experience to support people navigating stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, ADHD, mood concerns, trauma, and life transitions.

Background and approach

He centers his work on building stronger communication and practical problem solving, helping clients develop strategies that fit their daily lives. Lamar’s training includes a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology and a foundation in both school-based and independent practice settings, which informs a flexible approach responsive to family and relationship dynamics.

He works with individuals, couples, teens, young adults, and veterans, guiding clients through issues such as grief, parenting concerns, addiction, career stress, intimacy and workplace problems. Lamar combines client-centered listening with structured techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to tailor interventions to each person’s needs.

Based in Indiana, he balances clinical work with family life and brings a practical, down-to-earth manner to sessions that aims to make change feel manageable and meaningful.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care



Lamar integrates client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral techniques to address both how clients experience their concerns and the thought-behavior patterns that maintain them. Client-centered work emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration so clients feel heard and driven by their own goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy offers concrete tools to challenge unhelpful thinking and build new coping skills, often helpful for anxiety, depression, and ADHD-related challenges.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Lamar works with each person to clarify goals, test different strategies, and adjust the plan based on what proves most helpful in day-to-day life. This cooperative stance means techniques are tailored to a client’s preferences, schedules, and evolving needs rather than applied uniformly.

Online therapy with Lamar is offered through multiple formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility and fit into busy routines. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions or when in-person visits are not practical, while still allowing licensed professionals to deliver structured, evidence-informed interventions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Lamar address?
He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, ADHD, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addiction, intimacy difficulties, parenting, career concerns, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He blends client-centered listening with structured methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness techniques, the Gottman Method for relationships, and motivational interviewing to create practical, goal-oriented work.
What is his professional background and experience?
He has 14 years of experience and has worked in both school-based therapy and independent practice settings, bringing a mix of systemic and individual-focused perspectives.
Where is Lamar licensed and based?
He is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with license number IN LMFT 35001976A and practices in Indiana.
Does he offer services in other languages or accept international clients?
He provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for meetings?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Prospective clients select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsAnger managementDepressionADHD

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

CodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesInfidelityMen's issuesPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Indiana

Languages

English

What Lamar can help with

Lamar Sykes works with clients on stress and anxiety, family conflicts, anger management, depression, and ADHD.

Lamar works with individuals, couples, and families.

Lamar has experience working with couples, individuals, teenagers, young adults, and Veterans.

How Lamar approaches therapy

Lamar's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Lamar is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Indiana, with 14 years of clinical experience.