- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma-informed care
- Goal-focused work
About Lawana
Dr. Lawana Mabry is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a doctorate in behavioral health. She practices in Louisiana and offers help for stress, anxiety, and related concerns. Her style is direct and practical, aimed at making everyday life feel more manageable.
She has about 14 years of clinical experience across many settings in Louisiana. That work includes child protection, grief therapy, medical social work, school social work, and inpatient psychiatric social work. She has also provided individual, family, and group psychotherapy and served as a clinical director for an outpatient behavioral health agency with multiple locations.
Dr. Mabry has experience delivering trauma-focused work with children who have endured or witnessed severe events. She also supports people facing depression, anger, self-esteem struggles, ADHD, parenting stress, caregiver strain, and career or life transitions. Additional focus areas listed include grief, adoption and foster care concerns, attachment issues, body image, and coping after divorce or separation.
Her approach centers on meeting each person where they are and working toward individualized goals. Sessions aim to be collaborative and practical, with attention to real-life problems and coping skills. She describes her work as helping clients move from where they are toward where they want to be.
People considering therapy are encouraged to reflect on their goals before starting. Dr. Mabry invites potential clients to discuss concerns like compassion fatigue, control issues, communication problems, or coping after disaster so they can build a plan together.
She has about 14 years of clinical experience across many settings in Louisiana. That work includes child protection, grief therapy, medical social work, school social work, and inpatient psychiatric social work. She has also provided individual, family, and group psychotherapy and served as a clinical director for an outpatient behavioral health agency with multiple locations.
Dr. Mabry has experience delivering trauma-focused work with children who have endured or witnessed severe events. She also supports people facing depression, anger, self-esteem struggles, ADHD, parenting stress, caregiver strain, and career or life transitions. Additional focus areas listed include grief, adoption and foster care concerns, attachment issues, body image, and coping after divorce or separation.
Her approach centers on meeting each person where they are and working toward individualized goals. Sessions aim to be collaborative and practical, with attention to real-life problems and coping skills. She describes her work as helping clients move from where they are toward where they want to be.
People considering therapy are encouraged to reflect on their goals before starting. Dr. Mabry invites potential clients to discuss concerns like compassion fatigue, control issues, communication problems, or coping after disaster so they can build a plan together.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Louisiana, Mississippi
Languages
English
How evidence-based methods can work for you online
Dr. Mabry uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address stress, anxiety, trauma responses, and related issues. One common approach focuses on building practical coping skills for managing strong emotions and everyday triggers; it teaches straightforward strategies to reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day functioning. Another approach concentrates on trauma-informed care, which examines how past painful experiences affect current behavior and relationships and works to develop safety and emotional regulation in small steps.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your concerns, discuss goals, and try methods that fit your needs and preferences. Over time the plan can be adjusted based on what helps most for your situation and schedule.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session formats before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people choose sessions that match practical needs like lower-bandwidth options or audio-only conversations when that suits them. Licensed professionals can help you decide which approach and format will match your goals and daily routine.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, ADHD, grief, parenting challenges, career stress, trauma and related concerns such as abandonment and attachment issues.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
The approach is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on meeting people where they are and working toward individualized goals using evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings about 14 years of professional experience in a range of settings, including clinical roles in hospitals, schools, child protection, and outpatient behavioral health administration.
What are her listed credentials and location?
She holds an MS and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Louisiana.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
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