Obaogodara (Preference:Dara) OluwasanmiLMHC

Obaogodara (Preference: Dara) Oluwasanmi is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York. She brings six years of counseling experience and a direct, collaborative approach to sessions. Dara focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, mood concerns, addiction, relationship challenges, grief, and issues related to pregnancy and childbirth among other concerns.

Dara works alongside each person to set clear goals. She values building trust early so clients feel heard and respected. Sessions are practical and grounded in everyday language rather than jargon.

Her clinical background includes time supporting people with persistent and severe mental illness in a facility setting. This experience shaped her comfort working with complex presentations and co-occurring issues. She draws on that work when planning treatment for people facing multiple challenges.

In therapy Dara uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and change behaviors. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the focus on the person’s experience and Mindfulness Therapy to teach present-moment awareness techniques.

She emphasizes individualized care and tailors each treatment plan to the person’s situation and goals. Dara encourages people to see therapy as a brave step toward better coping and clearer decisions. If someone is ready to start, she asks them to follow the site’s matching process to schedule a first session.

Approaches that fit real life and parenting changes

Client-Centered Therapy keeps the focus on the person’s perspective. The therapist listens closely and follows the client’s priorities, which helps when adjusting to big life events like pregnancy or a new baby. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and mood symptoms. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to manage stress and stay present during difficult moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Dara will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and then suggest strategies that match those needs. That decision is collaborative and can shift as progress is made or circumstances change.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, shorten travel time, and allow for quick check-ins between in-person visits. It can also help people try approaches like CBT worksheets or mindfulness exercises from home or another convenient setting. Licensed professionals can adapt techniques for remote sessions so the work stays practical and focused on daily life.