Therapist profile
Obaogodara (Preference:Dara) Oluwasanmi, LMHC
New York
Licensed counselor - anxiety and addictions
Continue with ObaogodaraWhere Obaogodara stands
- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, New York / 011010
- NPI
- 1003407206
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
About
- Anxiety and depression
- Addictions and recovery
- Codependency and relationships
About Obaogodara
Obaogodara (Preference: Dara) Oluwasanmi is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with six years of clinical experience. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addiction, relationship strain, codependency, grief, and related concerns. Sessions focus on practical steps clients can use day to day. Dara treats clients with respect and aims to build a solid working relationship from the first meeting.
Before her current role, Dara spent three years working with people who have severe, persistent mental illness in a facility setting. That work sharpened her skill in managing complex needs and coordinating care. She brings that background to sessions while keeping the focus on immediate goals clients want to reach.
Her counseling style is collaborative. She and the person seeking help set clear, measurable goals and check progress along the way. Rapport matters; she pays attention to how clients feel in sessions and adjusts pacing or techniques when needed.
Dara draws from several approaches to match a client's situation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking and test different behaviors. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the conversation focused on the client's priorities and experience. Mindfulness techniques are offered to reduce reactivity and stress.
She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who are ambivalent about change, and Solution-Focused Therapy to map small, achievable steps. Treatment plans are made with the client's input and reflect current needs rather than a fixed protocol. If you are unsure where to begin, Dara helps clarify what people want to work on and how to get started.
How sessions work
How Dara uses therapeutic approaches in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the client's immediate concerns and priorities. It helps people clarify what matters to them and guides decisions about goals and pacing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and tests small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or depressive patterns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple practices to notice reactions and lower stress in the moment.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Dara discusses options with each person and adapts methods based on needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process means tools may shift over time as progress is made or circumstances change.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into everyday life - for example a shorter check-in during a lunch break, avoiding commute time, or choosing a session without video when needed. Licensed professionals can use these approaches effectively via remote sessions, and Dara will help match the style and rhythm of sessions to what works best for the client.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, bipolar symptoms, relationship strain, codependency, grief, and related challenges.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses a collaborative, goal-focused approach that emphasizes building rapport and checking progress during sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience, including three years working with people who have severe persistent mental illness in a facility setting.
What credential and location apply to this clinician?
She is an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - registered in New York and practices from that location.
Can I work with her if English isn't my first language?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she see clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; confirm exact fees during sign-up.
What steps are required to begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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.