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LCSW, LICSW

Angel Damara, LCSW, LICSW

  • Experience17 years
  • LocationOregon
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Angel

Angel Damara is a licensed clinical social worker with 17 years of experience supporting people facing a wide range of life challenges, including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship struggles, grief, addiction, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and has worked extensively in both addictions and mental health settings, including several years providing care for Veterans with PTSD, insomnia, bipolar disorder, chronic pain, and related concerns. Her practice blends evidence-based therapies with a transpersonal perspective that honors spiritual awareness alongside practical skill-building.

Angel draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, among other approaches, to help clients strengthen coping skills, improve communication, and cultivate greater meaning and self-esteem. She emphasizes self-awareness, open-minded collaboration, and a nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship as central to lasting change.

Sessions are offered from Oregon and conducted in English. Angel frames work as a partnership that begins where each person is, aiming to identify realistic goals and apply tailored strategies to support growth, manage symptoms, and navigate life transitions.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and practice psychological flexibility through mindful, values-driven action. It is useful for addressing anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions by encouraging actions that align with what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical skills and structured exercises; it commonly supports work on anxiety, depression, insomnia, chronic pain management, and coping strategies. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness that can benefit people struggling with intense emotions or relationship challenges.

Finding the right combination of methods is part of the collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to determine which approaches best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time to match progress and changing priorities.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it easier to attend regularly, practice skills between sessions, and maintain continuity of care when life gets busy or circumstances change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Angel commonly address?
She works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, grief, addictions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and many related life challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style combines a transpersonal, holistic orientation with practical, evidence-based interventions that emphasize self-awareness, open-minded collaboration, and nonjudgmental support.
What is her professional background and experience?
Angel has 17 years of experience in mental and behavioral health, including several years working with Veterans on PTSD, insomnia, chronic pain, and co-occurring disorders.
What credentials and regional licensure does she hold?
She is credentialed as LCSW and LICSW with licence details OR LCSW L6129 and WA LICSW LW61441333 and practices from Oregon.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for working together?
Appointments can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging depending on client preference and availability.
How are fees and payment structured?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that may be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

Oregon, Washington

Languages

English

What Angel can help with

Angel Damara works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and depression.

Angel works with people of all ages in both addictions and mental health.

Angel works with Veterans.

How Angel approaches therapy

Angel's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy.

Angel uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Experience and training

Angel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Oregon.