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Obaogodara (Preference:Dara) Oluwasanmi, LMHC

  • Experience6 years
  • LocationNew York
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Obaogodara

Obaogodara (Preference:Dara) Oluwasanmi is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with six years of professional experience. She has worked extensively with people facing a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and grief, and ADHD.

Background and approach

In addition to outpatient work she has three years of experience supporting individuals with severe persistent mental illnesses in a facility setting. Dara’s approach emphasizes collaboration and building a strong therapeutic alliance, grounded in respect, empathy, and clear goals.

She draws on evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy, along with mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to tailor treatment plans to each person’s needs. Her practice invites clients who are ready to address stress, self-esteem, career challenges, compassion fatigue, and other life changes, while acknowledging the courage it takes to seek support.

Therapeutic approaches and online care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and problematic coping. It is a practical, skills-based approach that often includes homework and concrete strategies for daily life. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist provides empathy and support to help clients explore their feelings and goals at their own pace. This approach can help with self-esteem, relationship concerns, and building a stronger therapeutic alliance.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dara works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best for their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors treatment plans using elements from various approaches so that interventions align with what each person hopes to accomplish in therapy.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling and meeting from different locations. These formats make it easier to maintain consistent sessions around work and life responsibilities and allow clients to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for them.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Dara works with a broad array of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, mood disorders such as bipolar and depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and grief, and ADHD among others.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
Their style is collaborative and client-centered, emphasizing rapport, respect, and empathy while setting clear goals and working together to meet them.
What is their clinical experience?
They have six years of overall counseling experience and three years working specifically with individuals who have severe persistent mental illnesses in a facility setting.
What credentials and location are listed?
The therapist is an LMHC licensed in New York with license number NY LMHC 011010 and practices in New York.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are conducted in English and the therapist is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Clients can work with this therapist via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English

What Obaogodara can help with

Obaogodara (Preference:Dara) Oluwasanmi works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and depression.

Obaogodara works with clients with anxiety, bipolar disorders, depression, and schizophrenia.

How Obaogodara approaches therapy

Obaogodara's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Obaogodara is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in New York, with 6 years of clinical experience.