- Communication skills
- CBT and mindfulness
- Social anxiety support
About Lamar
Lamar Sykes is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Indiana with 14 years of clinical experience. He works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and a range of life challenges including social anxiety and phobia. He supports people who want clearer communication and practical steps to move forward.
He uses straightforward conversations to identify what feels stuck and what small changes might help. Sessions focus on improving how people relate to others, managing anxious thoughts, and building everyday coping skills. Lamar blends client-centered listening with tools from cognitive behavioral work and mindfulness to make sessions concrete and usable.
He has worked in school-based therapy and private practice, and has experience with couples, individuals, teenagers, young adults, and veterans. That range means he is familiar with different life stages and relationship patterns. He draws on the Gottman Method when couples want to improve communication and repair conflict.
Lamar trained at California Baptist University, earning a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology, and completed his undergraduate degree at Butler University with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology. He practices in Indiana and offers sessions in English.
Outside of work he lives in Indianapolis with his wife and three children. He likes sports, comedies, and time with family. To begin, readers should use the site button to review online therapy options and complete the short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
Approaches and online session options
Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and putting the person's own goals first, helping people reflect on what matters and make their own choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve daily functioning. The Gottman Method is used for couples work and concentrates on communication skills, reducing conflict, and rebuilding connection.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and try different methods to see what fits best. That might mean mixing CBT with mindfulness or shifting focus to relationship work if communication is a central concern.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific delivery methods. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins during a work break, or reduce travel time. Discussing format options during the matching step helps make sessions practical for everyday life and aligns the approach with your schedule and needs.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Lamar focus on?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and related challenges such as social anxiety and phobia.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses client-centered conversations combined with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to create practical steps people can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 14 years of experience working in school-based settings and private practice with individuals, couples, teenagers, young adults, and veterans.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in Indiana and practices in that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.