About Lamar
Lamar Sykes uses a blend of practical, respectful therapy aimed at helping people manage life's stressors and improve relationships. He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT with 14 years of experience. Lamar keeps sessions straightforward and goal-focused so people can make steady progress.
He draws on client-centered therapy to create a collaborative space where a person's concerns lead the work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of his toolkit for changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How Lamar works
He also uses the Gottman Method to address relationship struggles and mindfulness techniques to reduce anxiety and improve emotional regulation. His background includes school-based therapy and independent practice. He has worked with individuals, couples, teenagers, young adults, and Veterans in prior roles.
This range has shaped a flexible approach that fits different life stages and challenges. Sessions often focus on communication skills, coping with change, and managing emotions like anger or grief. Lamar also helps people facing addiction, ADHD, workplace stress, and compassion fatigue.
He takes a practical stance, offering concrete skills and steps to try between sessions. Outside of work he lives in Indianapolis with his family. He played varsity football at Butler University and holds a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from California Baptist University.
These experiences inform a down-to-earth style that many people find approachable and direct.
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What Lamar works with
The areas below are the ones Lamar selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- First responder issues
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Men's issues
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | LMFT |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 14 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Indiana |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches and online options that fit your life
Client-centered therapy starts with the person's own goals and experiences. The therapist listens closely and follows what matters most to the client, which helps build practical plans that feel relevant. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers hands-on strategies for reducing anxiety, depression, and unhelpful habits.Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work together with the client to choose which methods to use based on goals, comfort level, and what has helped before. That collaborative process means the plan can change as progress is made or new needs appear.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging offer ongoing support between sessions and can fit into busy schedules. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while fitting work, family, or other commitments into everyday life.
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