Dr. Lawana Mabry

Dr. Lawana Mabry is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and eating and food-related concerns. She brings 14 years of experience offering counseling across Louisiana. Her approach is practical and direct, focused on meeting people where they are and helping them move toward clearer goals.

She holds a Doctor of Behavioral Health from Arizona State University and completed her undergraduate and graduate studies at Louisiana State University. Dr. Mabry has worked in many clinical settings. Those include child protection, medical social work, school social work, inpatient psychiatric social work, and grief therapy.

Her background also includes individual, family, and group psychotherapy, and leadership as a clinical director at an outpatient behavioral health agency with several Louisiana locations. She has provided intensive trauma-focused therapy to children who endured or witnessed severe events such as sexual abuse or domestic violence.

In sessions she aims for straightforward conversation and practical steps. She listens to the immediate concerns, then helps set short-term and longer-term goals. Treatment plans are adjusted to fit each person’s needs and circumstances.

People seek her support for a wide range of issues, including parenting stress, caregiving strain, body image concerns, grief, and coping with major life changes. Prospective clients are encouraged to begin with a simple matching process to see if her style is a good fit.

How evidence-based techniques guide online care

Dr. Mabry uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide care in clear, practical ways. One common approach focuses on symptom reduction and coping skills training to manage anxiety, depression, and stress. This approach teaches concrete skills such as breathing, grounding, and activity scheduling to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Another frequently used emphasis is trauma-informed work that emphasizes safety, pacing, and stabilization for people who have experienced abuse or violence. This involves steady, careful pacing and building skills to manage strong emotions before addressing deeper memories.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist and client collaborate to choose or adapt methods based on the person’s goals, needs, and preferences. Sessions may shift focus over time as progress is made or new concerns arise.

The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fewer travel needs, which can help fit sessions into a busy week. If you want to know which session types are offered, confirm current options before booking to learn whether online or other formats are available. This helps ensure the way you meet fits your routine and supports consistent work toward your goals.