Obaogodara (Preference:Dara) Oluwasanmi, LMHC
Collaborative therapy grounded in empathy and practical skills
- Client-centered support
- CBT-based coping tools
- Mindfulness and motivation
About Obaogodara (Preference:Dara) Oluwasanmi
Obaogodara (Preference:Dara) Oluwasanmi is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York State with 6 years of experience supporting clients through a broad range of mental health concerns. Her work has included helping people navigate anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia, antisocial personality disorder, relationship challenges, aging and geriatric concerns, codependency, and self-harm. She also brings 3 years of experience working with individuals living with severe and persistent mental illnesses, and she currently works full time in a facility serving people with these needs.
Dara’s counseling style emphasizes collaboration, with therapy goals shaped together and revisited over time. She prioritizes building rapport as a foundation for a strong therapeutic alliance, and she approaches each person with respect, understanding, and empathy.
Her clinical approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Treatment planning is individualized, with the specific methods tailored to the client’s needs and the concerns they bring to sessions.
Dara views reaching out for therapy as a meaningful step toward supporting mental health and overall wellness, and she recognizes the courage it can take to begin.
Dara’s counseling style emphasizes collaboration, with therapy goals shaped together and revisited over time. She prioritizes building rapport as a foundation for a strong therapeutic alliance, and she approaches each person with respect, understanding, and empathy.
Her clinical approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Treatment planning is individualized, with the specific methods tailored to the client’s needs and the concerns they bring to sessions.
Dara views reaching out for therapy as a meaningful step toward supporting mental health and overall wellness, and she recognizes the courage it can take to begin.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Obaogodara (Preference:Dara) Oluwasanmi have?
Obaogodara (Preference:Dara) Oluwasanmi has 6 years of experience providing counseling services.
Is Obaogodara (Preference:Dara) Oluwasanmi a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York. Her license is NY LMHC 011010.
In which languages does Obaogodara (Preference:Dara) Oluwasanmi provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Obaogodara (Preference:Dara) Oluwasanmi located?
She is located in New York.
How can I work with Obaogodara (Preference:Dara) Oluwasanmi as my therapist?
Sessions can take place through video calls or phone sessions, and support is also available via live chat or text-based messaging.
Does Obaogodara (Preference:Dara) Oluwasanmi work with international clients?
No. Obaogodara (Preference:Dara) Oluwasanmi does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Obaogodara (Preference:Dara) Oluwasanmi cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, the first session can then be scheduled by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Practical Approaches for Flexible Online Support
In online sessions, Dara often draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on noticing unhelpful thought patterns and practicing new ways of responding to stressors. CBT can be especially useful for concerns like anxiety, depression, and day-to-day coping when emotions feel overwhelming.She also integrates Client-Centered Therapy, creating space for clients to explore what matters most to them at their own pace. This approach emphasizes empathy and collaboration, helping clients clarify goals, strengthen self-understanding, and build confidence in their choices.
Mindfulness Therapy may be included to support steadier attention and calmer reactions. Mindfulness skills can help clients relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings, particularly during periods of stress or major life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Dara works collaboratively with clients to identify what feels most helpful, adjusting strategies based on individual needs, goals, and preferences as therapy evolves.
Online therapy also makes it easier to fit support into a busy life. Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, choosing the format that best matches their comfort level and schedule.
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