Lamar Sykes, LMFT

Lamar Sykes is an Indiana Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 14 years of clinical experience. He works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma, grief, addiction, and codependency among other issues. Lamar has worked in school-based settings and in private practice, and he offers care for individuals, couples, teenagers, young adults, and Veterans.

He focuses on clear communication and practical steps people can use between sessions. Sessions often center on improving how someone relates to others, setting boundaries, and managing strong emotions like anger or anxiety. Lamar uses straightforward tools from cognitive behavioral approaches and mindfulness to help clients notice patterns and try different responses.

His background includes a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from California Baptist University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Butler University. He played varsity football at Butler and draws on teamwork and structure from that experience when helping people organize goals and routines.

Lamar describes working with parenting struggles, workplace stress, first responder issues, and relationship problems such as infidelity and separation. He also addresses challenges tied to ADHD, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue by helping clients develop coping strategies and clearer communication habits.

Outside of his clinical work he lives in Indianapolis with his wife and three children and enjoys sports and comedy. He brings practical, real-world examples into sessions so people can try small changes that fit their day-to-day life.

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