Therapist profile
Angel Damara, LCSW, LICSW
Oregon
LCSW focused on relationships and codependency
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- Credentials
- LCSW, LICSW
- License
- LCSW, Oregon / L6129; LICSW, Washington / LW61441333
- NPI
- 1568598498
- Experience
- 17 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Oregon
About
- Codependency concerns
- Trauma and addictions
- ACT and CBT approaches
About Angel
Angel Damara is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Washington state LICSW with 17 years of experience in mental and behavioral health. She practices in Oregon and works with adults around stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, parenting, depression, addictions, grief, codependency and related concerns.
Angel has substantial experience with veterans and people who face insomnia, nightmares, bipolar disorder, chronic pain, and complex mental health challenges. Her background includes work in addiction treatment and mental health across ages, and several years helping Veterans address trauma-related symptoms.
Her approach combines several practical therapies. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters and take values-based steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy show up when patterns, thoughts, and emotion regulation need direct skills work.
Angel also describes a transpersonal orientation, bringing spiritual perspectives alongside evidence-based methods when clients want that. She emphasizes self-awareness and open-minded work in sessions, with honest conversations about goals and steps forward.
Sessions focus on concrete skills, problem solving, and talking through relationship and parenting strain. She frames progress as small changes that add up, like clearer boundaries, better sleep strategies, and healthier ways to respond to stress. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches used for online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take small values-based actions. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and when someone feels pulled away from what matters.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is practical for sleep problems, mood concerns, and managing negative thought cycles. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance when intense feelings or impulsive responses are a problem.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try different techniques, and adjust based on what feels most useful. Clients help shape which methods are emphasized as therapy progresses.
The therapist's biography does not specify which session formats she uses online, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use remote sessions to work on the same skills and conversations as in-person therapy while fitting sessions into daily life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Oregon, Washington
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Can she help with people-pleasing and boundary issues?
Yes. She lists relationship strain and codependency among her concerns and works on clearer boundaries and communication.
What style of therapy does she use?
She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside a transpersonal perspective when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of experience in mental and behavioral health, including several years working with Veterans.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW and a WA LICSW and practices in Oregon.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.