Angel Damara , LCSW, LICSW

Angel Damara is a licensed clinical social worker who brings a blend of clinical training and holistic perspective to therapy. She earned a Master of Social Work from Walla Walla University in 2010 and has built extensive experience in mental and behavioral health, including specialized work with Veterans at the VA for more than six years addressing PTSD, insomnia and nightmares, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, chronic pain, addictions, psychosis, and other mental health concerns.

Her training includes evidence-based methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), along with VA certification in chronic pain management using CBT-CP. She also integrates Motivational Interviewing and transpersonal approaches that draw on spiritual traditions and personal meaning to support healing, growth, and improved relationships. This combination allows her to tailor care to both symptoms and the life context that shapes them.

Angel values self-awareness, open-mindedness, and a mindful, non-judgmental therapeutic environment. She aims to help people enhance self-esteem, deepen interpersonal connections, and find greater purpose. As a licensed practitioner - LCSW and LICSW - she frames treatment collaboratively and meets clients where they are in pursuit of their goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Angel Damara draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to shape online treatment in ways that fit each person's needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and take action toward a meaningful life even in the presence of difficult thoughts or feelings; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships influence current patterns of connection and can help with intimacy, attachment issues, and family dynamics. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for regulating intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for mood instability, anger, and relationship struggles.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Angel works collaboratively with clients and other licensed professionals to determine which methods best match a person's goals, preferences, and life circumstances. She adapts techniques over time as needs evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can happen by video call or phone, and progress can continue through live chat or text-based messaging between appointments. These options increase accessibility and make it easier to fit therapy into daily life while keeping the focus on effective, relationship-centered care.