- Doctor of Behavioral Health
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Men's wellbeing focus
About Lawana
Dr. Lawana Mabry is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Doctor of Behavioral Health. She brings 14 years of practice in Louisiana to her work and focuses on men's wellbeing among other concerns. Her style is straightforward and goal-oriented, aiming to help people make steady changes in their day-to-day lives.
She uses practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD. She also helps people cope with grief, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, career stress, and big life transitions. Additional areas of focus include attachment and abandonment issues, blended family challenges, body image, caregiver stress, and communication problems.
Her background includes child protection, grief work, medical social work, school social work, inpatient psychiatric social work, and outpatient clinical leadership. She has worked with people affected by intense trauma, including survivors of sexual abuse and witnesses to domestic violence. Her experience also includes individual, family, and group psychotherapy in community settings.
In sessions she aims to meet people where they are and support clear, individualized goals. She brings practical strategies and calm guidance during difficult moments. Dr. Mabry emphasizes collaboration and steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Dr. Mabry earned her doctorate from Arizona State University and her prior degrees from Louisiana State University. She practices in Louisiana and conducts sessions in English.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Dr. Mabry draws on practical, evidence-based techniques that focus on skills and real-world change. One approach emphasizes coping skills and behavioral strategies to reduce anxiety, manage anger, and improve mood by practicing small, concrete steps between sessions. Another approach centers on trauma-informed work that helps people process difficult events, build safety in daily routines, and strengthen emotional regulation after painful experiences.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss the options, listen to your goals, and adapt methods to fit your situation and preferences. This process is collaborative and changes as progress is made.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. It often helps reduce travel time and lets people join from a place that suits their schedule. If you want to know which session formats are available, confirm the current options before booking so you can pick what fits your routine. The therapist will help arrange timing and a format that supports consistent, practical work toward your goals.
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Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Louisiana, Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Dr. Mabry address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, career issues, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is practical and goal-oriented, using evidence-based techniques to help people make steady changes and reach individualized goals.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 14 years of work across child protection, grief therapy, medical and school social work, inpatient psychiatric settings, and outpatient clinical leadership.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and holds a Doctor of Behavioral Health. She practices in Louisiana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How do costs and billing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with Dr. Mabry?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.