Lamar Sykes

Lamar Sykes is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 14 years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people improve communication and navigate stressful times. His work often centers on relationships, trauma, and everyday struggles such as anxiety, depression, and workplace strain.

He uses Trauma-Focused Therapy alongside client-centered approaches to help people process difficult events and feel more in control. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness practices are also part of his care, giving people tools to manage thoughts and calm strong emotions. The Gottman Method informs his work with couples when relationship patterns are a concern.

He has worked in school-based settings and private practice, which shaped a practical style focused on clear steps and real-world changes. He has experience with Veterans, teenagers, young adults, individuals, and couples, and draws on that variety to tailor sessions to each situation. Lamar aims to make sessions straightforward and goal-oriented, so people leave with something they can use right away.

Originally from southern California, he holds a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from California Baptist University and a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Butler University. He lives in Indianapolis with his wife and three children and enjoys sports, comedies, and time with family.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Trauma-Focused Therapy helps people address and process distressing events. In practice this can mean slowly building tolerance for difficult memories and developing ways to reduce the hold those memories have on daily life. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and collaboration, giving people space to talk and helping them set their own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns and manage anxiety or low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made, and Lamar aims to keep the process flexible and transparent.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people continue care after relocation within the same state. Discuss session length and format when you schedule so arrangements match your day-to-day routine.