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Obaogodara (Preference:Dara) Oluwasanmi, LCMHC

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Self esteem, Motivation Bipolar disorder Depression
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About me

I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor licensed in New York State with four years of experience working as a counselor. I have worked with clients with a wide range of issues such as anxiety, bipolar disorders, depression, schizophrenia, antisocial personality disorders, relationship issues, aging and geriatric issues, codependency, and self-harm. I also have three years of experience working with individuals with severe persistent mental illnesses and my current full-time position is working in a facility with individuals with such illnesses.

My counseling style is based on collaboratively working with clients in achieving the goals set out in therapy. I believe that the building of rapport is an essential element of counseling which helps in building therapeutic alliance. I also believe in treating anyone with respect, understanding and empathy.

My approach implements Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Solution Focused Therapy. Each treatment plan will be individualized based on the needs of each client and issue.

Seeking therapy is beneficial to one’s mental health and it helps in promoting overall wellness. As you take the step to promote your mental health, I want to mention that doing so is brave.

I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Professional experience

6yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Self esteem, Motivation Bipolar disorder Depression

Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Body image, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Control issues, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

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License information

NY LCMHC 011010

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Obaogodara (Preference:Dara) Oluwasanmi. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Very patience, flexible with schedule, and actually gives wonderful and amazing advice along with some great therapy workshops to practice!

Written on Apr 29, 2024 after therapy with Obaogodara (Preference:Dara) for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar dis

i love Dara so much!!!:):):):):):):):) she’s the best therapist ever!!!:):):):):):):)

Written on Feb 05, 2024 after therapy with Obaogodara (Preference:Dara) for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Dara has since the beginning very supportive and understanding of my needs and concerns. She constantly checks up on me and asks how I am doing. She reminds me of how important it is to take care of myself and that it is okay to take your time to process feelings/emotions. I'm thankful for her support - she's amazing.

Written on Oct 30, 2023 after therapy with Obaogodara (Preference:Dara) for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties

I found Dara to be very professional yet friendly and helpful. She check regularly and is quite attentive and she also makes suggestions I. Different ways of dealing with situations.

Written on Sep 07, 2023 after therapy with Obaogodara (Preference:Dara) for 2 weeks on issues concerning anger management

Dara is always thoughtful and attentive and checks in often

Written on Jul 27, 2023 after therapy with Obaogodara (Preference:Dara) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Dara is so sweet and reassuring, she’s great at her job, I’m grateful I found a therapist I liked right away. Great at listening, giving feedback and never judges. 10/10

Written on Jul 20, 2023 after therapy with Obaogodara (Preference:Dara) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and bipolar disorder