- Anxiety and stress
- Relationship issues
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Dara
Dara Charlton is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Oregon with 20 years of experience. She works with adults on issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, and stress. Dara also supports people dealing with eating struggles, addiction, trauma, and sleep problems.
She uses straightforward talking, active listening, and practical skills to help people make small changes that matter. Sessions focus on understanding current patterns, learning coping skills, and practicing new ways of responding to stressful situations. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used alongside mindfulness and emotion-focused tools when they fit the person's needs.
Dara draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and relationship skills when intense feelings or conflict are present. She pays attention to attachment, abandonment worries, and body image concerns when those issues come up. Work may also address caregiving strain, chronic illness, aging related questions, and sexual or kink-related concerns in an open, nonjudgmental way.
Her style balances practical strategies with reflective conversation. Clients often leave with concrete steps to try between sessions, such as behavioral experiments or short mindfulness practices. Dara asks about a person's goals and adapts the work to those goals rather than following a strict protocol.
To begin, people are invited to use the site's matching process and schedule an initial session. Language of service is English and international clients are not accepted.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Dara often uses cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness methods in her work. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depressive patterns. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that can help reduce reactivity and improve sleep and focus.She also draws on emotion-focused principles to look at how feelings show up in relationships and self-concept. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process; the therapist will discuss goals and try methods that fit the client's needs and preferences rather than imposing a single path.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow quicker check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also make some practices, like guided breathing or behavioral experiments, simpler to try between sessions since notes and homework can be shared immediately. Therapists and licensed professionals will help pick approaches and practical ways to practice skills between appointments.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Dara works with adults facing anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, stress, and related concerns such as sleep troubles, eating issues, addiction, and trauma.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She combines client-centered conversation with practical techniques like cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness, and emotion-focused exercises to address what’s happening now.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Oregon working with adults on a wide range of emotional and relational issues.
Where is she licensed and what credential does she hold?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices in Oregon.
Can I have sessions in a language other than English?
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 what does it cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided when selecting options on the site.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial appointment through the platform.