- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Obaogodara
Obaogodara (Preference: Dara) Oluwasanmi is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with six years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, and relationship and intimacy concerns. Dara also helps people dealing with grief, eating concerns, anger, career stress, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
Dara draws on straightforward collaboration to set therapy goals. She places importance on building rapport so clients feel understood and can work toward practical changes. Sessions focus on talking through current problems and testing small, usable strategies.
Her work often includes attention to family of origin dynamics when those early patterns affect present relationships and self-view. She also sees people managing long-term mental health challenges and co-occurring conditions, including substance use concerns.
In sessions Dara uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She adds mindfulness practices to build awareness and Motivational Interviewing to support change when needed. Solution-Focused methods are used to identify concrete next steps.
People can expect direct conversations about goals and clear, short-term tasks between meetings. Dara adapts plans to each person’s situation and checks in about progress regularly. Her style is collaborative and goal-oriented, with attention to everyday functioning and relationships.
How therapy approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people can clarify what matters to them. This approach helps with relationship patterns, self-esteem, and family of origin issues by prioritizing the client’s perspective. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase moment-to-moment awareness; it can support coping with strong emotions and improving focus.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Dara will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day demands. That process can include trying techniques in session and adjusting them based on what helps most.
The site listing does not specify which online session formats are offered by Dara, so confirm the current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful because they can fit appointments into a workday, reduce travel time, or choose a quieter setting that works for them. Phone sessions can be simpler when internet bandwidth is limited, while video supports visual cues during skill practice. Discuss format preferences when you schedule so sessions match your routine and needs.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Dara works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, eating concerns, anger, ADHD, and related areas.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, goal-focused approach that emphasizes building rapport and practical steps to change thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience working in community and facility settings with a range of mental health concerns.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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