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Lamar Sykes

Lamar Sykes

LMFT

Indiana

Clear, goal-focused therapy for life challenges

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At a glance

Credentials
LMFT
License
LMFT, Indiana / 35001976A
Experience
14 years
Languages
English
Location
Indiana

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    • Motivational Interviewing
    • Relationship support
    • Practical strategies

    About Lamar

    Lamar Sykes is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Indiana. He brings 14 years of experience helping people talk through stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Lamar works with individuals, couples, teenagers, young adults, and veterans to improve communication and reach practical goals.

    He centers sessions on collaboration and clear steps. Lamar uses Motivational Interviewing to help people connect with their own reasons for change. He also draws on client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques to map worries, test unhelpful thinking, and try new behaviors.

    Early in his career he provided school-based therapy and later worked in private practice, giving him experience across age groups and settings. He earned a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from California Baptist University and a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Butler University, where he also played varsity football.

    In sessions he aims to make things straightforward and useful. Conversations focus on habits, communication patterns, and small changes that add up over time. His approach often includes practical exercises clients can try between meetings.

    Lamar lives in Indianapolis with his wife and three children. Outside of work he enjoys sports, comedies, and family time. People who want clear, goal-oriented help with relationships, mood, addiction concerns, or stress-related problems may find his style approachable.

  2. How therapy methods translate to online care

    Motivational Interviewing helps people explore what matters to them and build momentum for change. Online or in-person, it focuses on asking open questions, reflecting back what someone says, and helping them decide next steps. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and supporting the person’s pace; the therapist follows the client’s lead and creates space to talk through concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses short exercises to test new ways of coping and behaving.

    Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Lamar will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. That choice can change over time as progress is made and priorities shift.

    Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. It also lets people continue work while living in different parts of the state. These practical benefits often help people maintain consistency and apply new skills between meetings.

  4. 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

    Listed in

    Indiana

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Lamar usually address?

    Lamar works with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, addiction struggles, ADHD, trauma and grief, and workplace or career stress.

    What is Lamar's general therapy style?

    He combines client-centered listening with practical tools. Sessions often focus on motivation for change, identifying unhelpful thoughts, and practicing new communication skills.

    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.

    Which credentials and location apply to this therapist?

    He is an LMFT - licensed marriage and family therapist - practicing in Indiana.

    Are sessions available in languages other than English?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can people outside the United States work with him?

    He is not currently accepting international clients.

    How are costs handled for sessions?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    What steps are involved in starting therapy?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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