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LCSW, LISW

Damara Ferguson, LCSW, LISW

  • Experience16 years
  • LocationOhio
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Damara

Damara Ferguson is a licensed clinical social worker who brings 16 years of experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship difficulties, and attention-related concerns such as ADHD.

Background and approach

She approaches each person with respect and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to reflect individual needs and life circumstances. Damara emphasizes practical strategies alongside emotional exploration to address self-esteem, coping with life changes, grief, trauma, and other complex challenges.

Her practice blends evidence-based methods with a warm, client-centered stance. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns, uses acceptance and commitment work to build values-based action, and incorporates attachment-informed perspectives to strengthen relational patterns.

Located in Ohio, she holds LCSW and LISW credentials and aims to meet clients where they are while guiding collaborative steps toward clearer coping, healthier patterns, and greater self-understanding.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care

Damara often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify personal values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present; this approach can be useful for stress, anxiety, and navigating life transitions. She also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and issues like self-esteem and addictive behaviors.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each client to determine which methods fit best with the client's goals, preferences, and circumstances, and may blend strategies from different models as needs evolve.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling around work, caregiving, or other commitments. These formats make it possible to maintain continuity of care from different locations within the coverage area, and they allow for varied ways of communicating depending on what feels most helpful for the client.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Damara commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and communication problems, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and ADHD among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and client-centered, combining empathy with structured interventions to help clients clarify goals and build practical skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 16 years of experience providing mental health support across varied concerns and clinical settings.
What credentials and location are listed for the therapist?
Damara is licensed as LCSW and LISW with registrations OR LCSW L15324 and OH LISW I.2203811-SUPV, and she practices in Ohio.
Does she work with clients in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with her?
To get started select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

16+ years

Licensed

Ohio, Oregon

Languages

English

What Damara can help with

Damara Ferguson works with clients on stress and anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.

Damara works with clients with stress, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, and addictions.

How Damara approaches therapy

Damara's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy.

Experience and training

Damara is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Ohio.