About Lamar
Lamar Sykes is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 14 years of clinical experience. He focuses on practical, everyday changes that help people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, ADHD, mood concerns, and life transitions. He keeps sessions straightforward and goal-oriented.
Lamar listens first, then helps clients set clear, achievable steps. He uses methods that encourage self-reflection and real behavior change rather than long, abstract talks. His background includes school-based work and independent practice, giving him experience with varied settings and schedules.
Background and approach
He has worked with individuals, couples, teenagers, young adults, and veterans, which shaped his flexible approach to different concerns and life stages. Lamar earned a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from California Baptist University and a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Butler University. He uses that training to combine relationship tools, cognitive strategies, and mindfulness techniques in sessions.
In session he blends practical skill building with focused conversation. Clients can expect collaborative goal-setting, tools for handling anger or anxiety, and communication exercises for relationships. He also helps people address work stress, career questions, codependency, and grief.
Outside of clinical work he lives in Indianapolis with his wife and three children. He enjoys sports, comedy, and family time. His style aims to be approachable, direct, and useful for people juggling busy lives.
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and helping clients steer sessions toward what matters most. It helps people clarify goals, feel heard, and make decisions that fit their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and stress by teaching practical skills and short exercises.The right approach is often discovered through conversation. Lamar works collaboratively to match methods to a person's goals, preferences, and daily routine. He may use a mix of listening, skill practice, brief homework, and communication exercises to find what helps most for each concern.
Online sessions offer flexibility for busy lives. Video calls let therapists observe nonverbal cues and run role-plays or communication exercises. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for quick check-ins, tracking progress, or receiving short coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, and family schedules while keeping the focus on practical progress.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- 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
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 14 years
- Licensed
- Indiana
- Languages
- English
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