I am a licensed clinical social worker counselor in Oregon and California with over 20 years of experienceworking as a therapist and health coach. I have worked with clients with a widerange of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parentingproblems, career challenges, eating disorders and borderline personality disorders. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
My counseling style is non judgemental and down to earth. I believe in treating anyone with respect,sensitivity, and compassion, and I want to hear your story with an open heart and mind. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing psychodynamic and rational-emotivecounseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I am constantly learning and taking courses to make sure my approach is unique to each situation.
It takes a lot of guts to seek out help and work to reduce suffering to create a fulfilling life. . I have a passion for helping people with complex presentations including chronic medical issues, eating disorders, mood instability, anxiety, self harm behaviors, suicidal thoughts, and symptoms of trauma. Together we will explore thoughts, feelings, behaviors and uncover what is leading to self limiting behaviors and beliefs. I will help you develop the school to create a life of peace.
Outside of my work as therapist, I enjoy visiting my family in LA, and watching my daughter dance, I am passionate about juicing and spin class. My best friend is my dog Sailor a Havaton (half Havanese/half Coton du Tulear).
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Cancer, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Divorce and separation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Family Problems, Fertility Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Immigration Issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality Disorders, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sex Addiction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
OR LCSW L3826
CA LCSW 20389
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Dara has been incredibly uplifting and helpful to me these past few months. I’m changing for the better and can’t imagine how much different my life would be at this moment if I hadn’t been working with her. She’s wonderful!
Written on Mar 23, 2024 after therapy with Dara for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues
Dara is truly amazing and has helped me so much. I owe so much of my progress to her, and I feel safe and heard with her. She really is the best!!! So grateful for Dara!
Written on Mar 19, 2024 after therapy with Dara for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Always willing to be flexible with meeting me. Great to talk to. Very helpful
Written on Dec 27, 2023 after therapy with Dara for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dara is so easy to talk to. It’s rare for me to feel comfortable sharing my entire life with people but Dara listens and encourages me to be my truest, authentic self. Great match!
Written on Nov 18, 2023 after therapy with Dara for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dara is insightful, compassionate, and accessible. She takes the time to listen but speaks up too when it is appropriate, necessary, and helpful. She is making me a lot more confident in therapy as a way to help manage problems.
Written on Nov 08, 2023 after therapy with Dara for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Dara has been an immediate help during a trying time. I would confidently recommend her services.
Written on Sep 20, 2023 after therapy with Dara for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts