- Anxiety and stress
- Addictions support
- CBT and mindfulness
About Obaogodara
Obaogodara (Preference: Dara) Oluwasanmi is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with six years of clinical experience. She works with people facing anxiety, stress, depression, addiction, bipolar concerns, relationship strain, and related issues such as grief and low self-esteem. Dara also lists attention-deficit concerns and trauma among her practice areas.
Dara spends sessions collaborating with each person to set clear goals. She focuses on building a working relationship so people feel understood and respected during sessions. Her manner is direct and practical, with attention to what clients want to accomplish.
In practice she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which centers conversations on the client’s perspective and priorities. Mindfulness techniques are used to help with stress, anxiety, and emotion management.
Motivational Interviewing appears in her work when people are weighing change, especially around substance use or other habits. Solution-Focused Therapy informs brief goal-setting and identifying small, achievable steps between sessions. Treatment plans are adjusted to fit the issue and the person’s goals.
Dara has experience working with people who have persistent and complex mental health needs through facility-based roles. That background informs her attention to safety, realistic pacing, and connecting clients with appropriate supports when needed. She encourages prospective clients to consider what they want from therapy before scheduling.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person’s experience and priorities. In this approach the therapist listens closely and helps people decide what to focus on next, which can support self-expression and clarity about goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is about identifying patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. CBT provides straightforward tools and homework-style exercises that many people find useful for anxiety, mood, and coping with change.
Mindfulness Therapy introduces attention techniques and simple practices to reduce reactivity and increase awareness of the present moment. These practices can help with stress, rumination, and emotional regulation.
Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try methods that match those priorities, and adjust the plan based on what works for the person. That conversation usually starts in the first few sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people choose camera-on or camera-off interactions when that helps focus on what matters most in a session.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She lists anxiety, stress, addiction, depression, bipolar concerns, relationship strain, trauma, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, and related issues.
What is her therapy style like?
She works collaboratively and focuses on building rapport. Sessions aim to set clear goals and use practical steps toward those goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience and has worked in facilities supporting people with persistent and complex mental health needs.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. book sessions?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.