- Grief work
- Parenting support
- Blended family issues
About Lawana
Dr. Lawana Mabry is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Louisiana with 14 years of experience. She holds a Doctor of Behavioral Health and completed degrees at Louisiana State University and Arizona State University. She focuses on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, depression, ADHD, grief, parenting, and family issues including blended family concerns.
Her background covers many settings across Louisiana. That includes child protection, grief work, medical social work, school social work, and inpatient psychiatric social work. She has provided individual, family, and group psychotherapy and has served as clinical director at an outpatient behavioral health agency with multiple locations.
Mabry has worked directly with children who experienced or witnessed trauma, including sexual abuse and exposure to domestic violence. She has also provided trauma-focused therapy in intensive situations. Those experiences shape how she approaches complex situations now.
In sessions she takes a practical approach. She listens to what is happening and helps people set concrete goals. Sessions focus on skills, coping strategies, and steps people can use between meetings.
People who come with parenting stress, grief, career pressure, or the challenges of blending households will find straightforward guidance. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to the concerns a person brings. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options.
Evidence-based approaches and working online
Dr. Mabry uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support people through stress, grief, and family change. One common approach focuses on practical coping skills and behavioral strategies to reduce anxiety and manage anger. These techniques teach step-by-step actions people can practice between sessions to handle sudden stressors or intense emotions.Another approach she uses addresses trauma-related symptoms with focused, structured interventions. This work helps people process painful memories and build routines that reduce triggers and improve day-to-day functioning. Both approaches are aimed at clear, measurable changes rather than vague promises.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She works with each person to identify goals and preferences, then adjusts methods as progress is tracked. That means the plan can change if a different technique seems more helpful over time.
Confirm the exact online session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and offer options for people who cannot attend in person. Practical concerns such as quieter surroundings, lower bandwidth needs, or having a shorter session at lunch are common reasons people choose remote work with licensed professionals.
Areas of expertise
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Also works with
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Louisiana, Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, grief, parenting concerns, and family issues including blended household challenges.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style is practical and evidence-based, focusing on skills and coping strategies people can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience in a range of clinical settings across Louisiana.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an MS LCSW and LA LCSW based in Louisiana and holds a Doctor of Behavioral Health.
Can I work with her in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.