Lamara Johnson, LCSW

Lamara Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a mental health professional trained to evaluate and support emotional and social needs. She works with individuals facing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and PTSD, anger management, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, life transitions, legal difficulties, and substance abuse.

Her practice draws on several therapeutic modalities to tailor treatment to each person. Lamara uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), family and marital therapy, person-centered approaches, family systems theory, structural family therapy, strengths-based methods, and solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT). These approaches guide her work with both individuals and families to address patterns, build skills, and find practical ways forward.

Lamara emphasizes a strengths-focused, holistic perspective that considers the broader context of a person’s life while highlighting positive attributes and abilities. She frames therapy as a collaborative process and offers a welcoming, supportive environment. Lamara approaches challenges as solvable and works alongside people to move through difficult periods, conveying openness and a belief in shared progress.

Approaches and Online Care with Lamara Johnson

Client-centered therapy, often called person-centered therapy, emphasizes understanding each individual from their own perspective and building a therapeutic relationship based on empathy and respect. This approach supports people who are navigating identity concerns, relationship challenges, grief, and life changes by prioritizing their values and personal goals.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many practical problems where learning new coping skills and shifting responses can bring relief.

Mindfulness therapy teaches present-focused awareness and techniques for managing difficult emotions and impulses. It can help with stress, anger, substance use cravings, and improving emotional regulation in everyday life.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Lamara works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Lamara offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, access care from different locations within her service area, and continue work between meetings in ways that suit individual routines and communication styles.