Obaogodara (Preference:Dara) Oluwasanmi

Obaogodara (Preference: Dara) Oluwasanmi is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York. She has six years of counseling experience and offers straightforward, respectful care for people facing emotional and behavioral struggles.

Dara focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, and substance use concerns. She also supports those dealing with relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, trauma, and issues around intimacy and body image. LGBT concerns and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder are among the areas she addresses.

Her approach centers on working together with each person to set clear goals. She emphasizes building rapport so people feel heard and understood. Sessions aim to be practical and respectful, with room for empathy and real conversation.

Dara draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thought and behavior that get in the way of daily life. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the work focused on the person's values and choices. Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing are part of her toolkit when people want ways to manage intense feelings or find motivation for change.

In every case, treatment plans are tailored to the individual. She writes that seeking help is a brave step, and she aims to make the process clear and manageable for people taking that step.

Approaches that translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's own goals and choices and creates room for honest conversation. It helps when someone needs a therapist who listens and reflects back what matters to them.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change them. It often suits people dealing with anxiety, depression, or patterns they want to break.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to manage intense feelings and reduce reactivity. It can be useful alongside work on mood, anxiety, or coping with chronic stress.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. Dara collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts plans over time based on what helps most.

If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats are offered before booking since specific options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time spent traveling. Licensed professionals can use these approaches effectively over distance, and the first few meetings often focus on finding the best fit for your situation.