Obaogodara (Preference:Dara) Oluwasanmi
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
New York therapists accepting new clients
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About Obaogodara
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor licensed in New York State with four years of experience working as a counselor. I have worked with clients with a wide range of issues such as anxiety, bipolar disorders, depression, schizophrenia, antisocial personality disorders, relationship issues, aging and geriatric issues, codependency, and self-harm. I also have three years of experience working with individuals with severe persistent mental illnesses and my current full-time position is working in a facility with individuals with such illnesses.
My counseling style is based on collaboratively working with clients in achieving the goals set out in therapy. I believe that the building of rapport is an essential element of counseling which helps in building therapeutic alliance. I also believe in treating anyone with respect, understanding and empathy.
My approach implements Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Solution Focused Therapy. Each treatment plan will be individualized based on the needs of each client and issue.
Seeking therapy is beneficial to one’s mental health and it helps in promoting overall wellness. As you take the step to promote your mental health, I want to mention that doing so is brave.
I look forward to hearing from you soon!
What Obaogodara helps with
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
How Obaogodara works
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Dara has made me feel seen, understood & heard while also helping me grow in a gentle and effective manner. She has been consistently supportive and engaging throughout my time with her!”
- “I just started seeing my therapist but she has been very attentive. She messages me and responds and I can see she actually cares. I look forward to building our relationship.”
- “I am confident and feel safe sharing my experience. She listens and offers great suggestions. Iam grateful to have her as my therapist.”
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- “wonderful so far”
- “Dara has been treating me for a couple years & has been pivotal in my care. She is patient, insightful, smart, & creates & hold space & safety for me to express myself. It’s not easy to be seen or experience shame, grief, humility, sadness etc & she still holds space & holds my hand through it. Thank you Dara!”
- “Dara is incredibly helpful and caring - I couldn’t be more happy with Dara as my therapist”
- “Very patience, flexible with schedule, and actually gives wonderful and amazing advice along with some great therapy workshops to practice!”
- “i love Dara so much!!!:):):):):):):):) she’s the best therapist ever!!!:):):):):):):)”
- “She is a wonderful therapist! She listens and often gives great advice. She is also very patient and is willing to help you in any way! She makes me feel comfortable and happy! There are also a lot of methods I have not heard of and tried some like meditation for controlling anxiety.”
- “Dara has since the beginning very supportive and understanding of my needs and concerns. She constantly checks up on me and asks how I am doing. She reminds me of how important it is to take care of myself and that it is okay to take your time to process feelings/emotions. I'm thankful for her support - she's amazing.”
- “i love Dara & she’s the best therapist ever like truly sincerely for real, love her , seriously, actually, truly a lot!!:):):):):)”
- “I found Dara to be very professional yet friendly and helpful. She check regularly and is quite attentive and she also makes suggestions I. Different ways of dealing with situations.”
- “Dara is always thoughtful and attentive and checks in often”
- “Dara is so sweet and reassuring, she’s great at her job, I’m grateful I found a therapist I liked right away. Great at listening, giving feedback and never judges. 10/10”
- “Dara is an excellent therapist. She is kind, attentive, and patient. I am so grateful for the sessions I have had with her as she has helped me immensely with my relationship with myself and others.”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.