Dr. Lawana Mabry

Dr. Lawana Mabry is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Doctor of Behavioral Health. She brings 14 years of experience providing counseling across Louisiana. Her work often focuses on anger, stress, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem concerns.

She has worked in many settings, including child protection, medical and school social work, and inpatient psychiatric care. She has led an outpatient behavioral health agency and provided grief therapy and group psychotherapy. This background means she has seen a wide range of life challenges and practical ways to address them.

Dr. Mabry has provided trauma-focused therapy to children who experienced sexual abuse or who witnessed violence. She helps people talk through painful events and find steps they can take to regain stability. She also supports parents dealing with the strain of caregiving and blended family dynamics.

Her approach centers on meeting people where they are and working toward clear, individualized goals. Sessions focus on practical strategies for coping with anger, building communication skills, and managing stress. She also helps with career shifts, grief, and the emotional fallout of medical or caregiving crises.

Clients can expect straightforward guidance and a collaborative plan that fits their needs. Dr. Mabry aims to help people move from feeling stuck toward healthier day-to-day functioning and clearer goals.

Evidence-based approaches for online and in-person work

Dr. Mabry uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage strong emotions and life stressors. One common approach focuses on teaching concrete coping skills and behavioral strategies to reduce intense anger and improve daily functioning. Another approach centers on trauma-informed care that helps people process painful events and build safety and regulation skills after traumatic experiences.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That plan can change over time as progress is made and new challenges appear.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow a shorter check-in when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt techniques used in person to remote sessions so clients can practice skills, get coaching during real-life moments, and maintain steady momentum toward their goals.