- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Parenting support
About Lawana
Dr. Lawana Mabry is an LCSW with 14 years of clinical experience practicing in Louisiana. She lists stress, anxiety, anger, self esteem, depression, ADHD, family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, career questions, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue among her focus areas. She works with people facing abandonment, attachment problems, body image concerns, caregiver strain, and other related issues.
Dr. Mabry earned a Doctor of Behavioral Health from Arizona State University and completed her undergraduate and graduate degrees at Louisiana State University. Her background spans child protection, grief therapy, medical social work, and school social work. She has provided inpatient psychiatric social work and delivered individual, family, and group psychotherapy.
She has served as clinical director of an outpatient behavioral health agency with multiple Louisiana locations. That role included overseeing programs and working directly with complex cases. She has also provided intensive trauma-focused therapy for children who experienced sexual abuse, witnessed domestic violence, or other severe traumatic events.
In sessions she focuses on practical steps people can use day to day. Conversations often include coping skills, communication strategies, and ways to manage strong emotions. She supports people as they set goals and try different approaches to reach them.
People meet with her to address immediate problems and longer-term concerns. She helps clients sort priorities, plan next steps, and adjust strategies when life changes. To begin, clients follow the site's matching and scheduling process to set up an initial appointment.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Dr. Mabry uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on skill building and emotional processing. One common approach emphasizes learning practical coping skills for managing anxiety and stress, such as breathing exercises, grounding techniques, and step-by-step plans to face difficult situations. These techniques help people notice patterns and try small changes that can reduce distress over time.Another approach she uses focuses on processing trauma and grief through carefully paced conversations and supports. This work helps people make sense of hard events, reduce overwhelming reactions, and rebuild routines and relationships after loss or abuse.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Dr. Mabry will talk with each person about their goals, current struggles, and what has or has not helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as needed based on progress and preferences.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work, caregiving, or travel. They also allow for shorter check-ins, less time commuting, and continued support when in-person visits are difficult. The therapist and client will agree on logistics during the matching and scheduling steps.
Areas of expertise
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Louisiana, Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, career concerns, and related issues listed in her profile.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical coping skills, communication strategies, and goal setting during sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience working across settings such as child protection, grief therapy, medical social work, school social work, and inpatient psychiatric social work.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is an MS LCSW and LA LCSW practicing in Louisiana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.