Obaogodara (Preference:Dara) Oluwasanmi, LMHC

Obaogodara (Preference:Dara) Oluwasanmi is a New York-licensed mental health counselor, holding the LMHC credential - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - and bringing six years of clinical experience to her work. She has three years of focused experience supporting people with severe and persistent mental illnesses and currently works full time in a facility serving that population. Throughout her practice she has supported individuals facing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia, antisocial personality presentations, relationship difficulties, aging and geriatric issues, codependency, and self-harm.

Her counseling style emphasizes collaboration: she works with clients to set clear goals and builds a therapeutic alliance grounded in rapport, respect, understanding, and empathy. Treatment plans are individualized and draw from a range of evidence-informed approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy, so interventions match each person’s needs and circumstances.

She views the decision to seek therapy as a brave step toward improved well-being and offers practical, compassionate support as clients work toward their goals. Prospective clients in New York can expect a collaborative, person-centered approach focused on measurable progress and meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Dara

Client-Centered Therapy centers the individual’s experience and priorities, creating a supportive space where the therapist follows the client’s lead to build understanding and self-direction - it is helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress, offering practical strategies for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-focused awareness and acceptance techniques that can reduce reactivity and support coping with stress, chronic symptoms, and emotional regulation.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Dara works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and adapts techniques over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy allows licensed professionals to provide care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and the convenience of attending sessions from different environments. These options can make it easier to maintain regular appointments, try different communication formats, and access ongoing support while balancing work, family, and other commitments.