- Direct communication support
- Behavioral tools
- Mindfulness practice
About Lamar
Lamar Sykes is a licensed marriage and family therapist who centers sessions on the person in front of him. He draws on 14 years of clinical experience to help people untangle patterns that cause stress, anxiety, or codependent dynamics. Lamar uses clear, practical conversation to identify what feels stuck and where change can start.
He blends Client-Centered work with cognitive-behavioral tools to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. He also uses mindfulness exercises to reduce overwhelm and Motivational Interviewing when someone is working through change. These approaches are used to address relationship strain, communication problems, grief, trauma-related stress, addiction concerns, and career or life transitions.
Lamar's background includes school-based therapy and private practice. He earned a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from California Baptist University and a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Butler University. Those roles helped him learn how to work with people at different life stages and in different settings.
He brings a straightforward, conversational style to sessions. People can expect feedback that is practical and focused on next steps rather than theory. Sessions often include skills practice, goal-setting, and short mindfulness exercises.
Lamar lives in Indianapolis with his wife and three children. Outside of clinical work he follows sports, watches comedies, and spends time with family.
How Therapy Approaches Work Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and meeting people where they are; it helps build trust and clarifies the goals someone wants to work toward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect feelings and offers practical strategies to change patterns that cause distress. The Gottman Method targets relationship interactions and teaches specific skills for improved communication and problem solving.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will help figure out which methods fit the client's needs, goals, and preferences, and adjust the plan as work progresses. Clients and the therapist check in together about what is helping and what needs to change.
Confirm the available session options before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow a quicker check-in when stress spikes. Some approaches translate well to remote work because they use structured exercises, skill practice, and coaching that can be done in a live session or as between-session homework.
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Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Lamar address in sessions?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and communication problems, grief, addictions, and trauma or abuse among other concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, mixing client-centered listening with practical tools from CBT and mindfulness.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Lamar has 14 years of experience working in school-based settings and private practice.
What credentials and region does he practice in?
He holds an LMFT credential and practices in Indiana.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process to schedule an appointment?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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