Lamar Sykes, LMFT
Therapist in Indiana
Lamar Sykes is a licensed marriage and family therapist who blends practical tools with a calm, direct style.
- License 35001976A · Indiana Expires April 2026
- NPI 1104101930 · national registry
- Experience and languages 14+ years in practice English
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About Lamar
Lamar Sykes is a licensed marriage and family therapist who blends practical tools with a calm, direct style. He focuses on helping people improve communication, manage stress, and rebuild connection in relationships. Lamar has 14 years of clinical work and writes straightforward plans people can use between sessions.
He uses the Gottman Method alongside client-centered and cognitive behavioral techniques. That means conversations often move from understanding feelings to practicing small, concrete changes.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on clear skills for handling arguments, reducing anxiety, and managing mood swings. Before his current practice in Indiana, Lamar worked in school-based therapy and in independent 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 settings gave him experience with a wide range of life stages and common problems that show up in relationships and work. Lamar helps people facing addiction, grief, parenting stress, work pressure, and trauma-related concerns. He also supports those dealing with codependency, communication challenges, and issues after separation or infidelity.
His approach tends to be practical, focused, and respectful of each person’s pace. Outside of work he lives in Indianapolis with his wife and three children. He enjoys sports, comedies, and family time, and brings that same down-to-earth energy into sessions.
Credentials
- LMFT (Indiana)
- License 35001976A · expires April 2026
- NPI
- 1104101930 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Lamar lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Depression
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- First responder issues
- Infidelity
- Men's issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Lamar names
- Gottman Method
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the approaches Lamar names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
How relational approaches translate to online care
Many sessions draw on the Gottman Method, which focuses on communication habits, repairing conflict, and building connection between partners. That approach uses specific conversation skills and small exercises people can try between meetings to improve interaction.Client-centered therapy is also part of the work, emphasizing listening and following each person's priorities. The therapist creates space for people to say what matters most and shapes sessions around their goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) adds straightforward tools for spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress management.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss what feels most useful and may blend methods to match the client's needs, goals, and preferences. Together they set priorities and try steps that can be adjusted over time.
Online formats offered include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and skills practice. Phone sessions can be helpful when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging are convenient for brief updates, homework check-ins, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make scheduling more flexible and help therapy fit around work, family, and daily life.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of problems can Lamar help with?
He works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strain, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, and workplace stress.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Sessions are practical and client-centered, mixing dialogue and exercises. He often uses the Gottman Method and cognitive-behavioral techniques to turn conversations into small, doable changes.
What is his clinical background?
He has 14 years of experience and has worked in school-based therapy and independent practice, bringing experience from multiple settings to his current work in Indiana.
What credentials and location are on record?
He is an LMFT licensed in Indiana and practices out of Indiana.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first appointment according to therapist availability.
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