- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction and recovery
- CBT and mindfulness
About Obaogodara
Obaogodara (Preference: Dara) Oluwasanmi is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with six years of clinical experience. Dara works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, and life changes. Sessions are conducted in English and focus on practical steps clients can try between meetings.
Her practice includes work with people managing ADHD, compassion fatigue, body image and eating issues, chronic illness or pain, and substance use concerns. Dara has experience supporting people who report trauma, abuse, anger, or difficulties with self-esteem and attachment. She also has experience in settings that serve people with severe persistent mental illnesses.
Dara’s counseling style is collaborative. She helps people set clear goals and checks progress together. Building rapport is central to how she works, and she treats clients with respect and understanding.
In sessions she draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. That means conversation stays practical and focused on what the client wants to change, with exercises and strategies to try between sessions.
People who come because they feel stuck after a job change, relationship shift, health change, or bereavement will find straightforward talk about next steps. Appointments begin with a short assessment and a plan for immediate practical actions. Dara uses those first meetings to shape ongoing goals and check which approaches feel most useful.
How Dara’s approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. Online, this can help people talk through feelings about work, relationships, or big life changes and shape goals together.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) centers on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. In remote sessions, that often means learning short exercises or worksheets to practice between meetings and reviewing results together.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and reactivity. These techniques are short and can be practiced during the week, then discussed in sessions to see what helps.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. Dara will discuss options, try methods that fit a client's goals, and adjust plans based on what works. Clients help set priorities and measure progress together rather than being given a fixed program.
Session formats are not listed in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make scheduling easier, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and let people join from different locations without travel. Discussing practical details up front helps make appointments fit into a busy life.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, and life changes among other issues.
How would she approach feeling stuck or uncertain about next steps?
She uses collaborative goal-setting and practical techniques from CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused methods to identify small steps forward.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She is a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with six years of experience, including work with people who have severe persistent mental illnesses.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practices in New York and holds the NY LMHC credential.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time; sessions are offered to people within her regional practice scope.
How are sessions scheduled and what about formats?
Confirm current session options before booking by using the platform's scheduling tools; the profile does not list specific session formats.
How much do sessions cost and how are they billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.