- Evidence-based techniques
- Focus on coping skills
- Practical goal setting
About Lawana
Dr. Lawana Mabry is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and the fallout from major life changes. She practices in Louisiana and draws on 14 years of clinical experience to provide practical support and clear steps forward. Dr. Mabry aims to meet clients where they are and help them reach their personal goals.
Her background includes work across many settings in Louisiana. She has experience in child protection, grief therapy, medical social work, and school social work. She has also worked in inpatient psychiatric settings and led outpatient behavioral health services as a clinical director for a multi-location agency.
Dr. Mabry has provided intensive trauma-focused therapy to children who have experienced or witnessed severe trauma, including sexual abuse, domestic violence, and homicide. That hands-on work shaped her ability to offer steady, focused care during crisis and recovery.
In practice she breaks problems into manageable steps. She talks through immediate coping strategies first, then moves on to longer term skills for emotion regulation, communication, and problem solving. Sessions are aimed at clear goals that reflect each person’s priorities.
She also helps with parenting concerns, family dynamics, adoption and foster care issues, caregiver stress, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster. Her approach is straightforward and aimed at helping people restore routine and functioning after disruption.
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Dr. Mabry uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize clear skills and step-by-step progress. One common approach focuses on teaching coping and emotion regulation skills to reduce overwhelming feelings and improve daily functioning. This helps people who struggle with anxiety, anger, or sudden stressors after a disaster.Another approach centers on grief and trauma-informed care, which involves helping people make sense of what happened, manage intense emotions, and rebuild routines. That work can be helpful for people recovering from loss, medical crises, or traumatic events.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Mabry collaborates with each person to figure out which techniques fit their needs and goals. She adjusts methods over time based on how someone responds and what matters most to them.
Because the biography does not list specific online session formats, confirm the available options before booking. Many people find that meeting with a licensed professional by remote session can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. Discuss practical scheduling and format preferences when you set up the first appointment so sessions match your routine and goals.
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Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Louisiana, Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, career worries, and coping with life changes including coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The work is practical and focused on skills. Early sessions often cover coping strategies and emotion regulation, with later sessions addressing communication and long-term problem solving.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 14 years of clinical experience across child protection, grief therapy, medical and school social work, inpatient psychiatry, and outpatient behavioral health administration.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds a Doctor of Behavioral Health and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Louisiana.
In which languages are sessions available?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the provided biography.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.