Angel Damara, LCSW, LICSW

Angel Damara is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and addiction concerns. She also supports people facing parenting challenges, relationship pain, grief, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, and life changes. Angel practices in Oregon and brings 17 years of experience in mental and behavioral health to her work.

She draws on several practical therapies to guide sessions. Those include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and client-centered methods. Angel pairs these approaches with attention to spiritual and personal meaning to help people move toward goals they choose.

Her background includes a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Walla Walla University and years of clinical practice with people across care settings. Several years were spent working at a VA where she helped veterans with PTSD symptoms, insomnia and nightmares, bipolar disorder, chronic pain, addictions, and other mental health concerns.

In sessions she focuses on building awareness, practical skills, and clearer values. She uses mindfulness and behavior-focused techniques to address sleep, coping, and relationships. Work often involves short, actionable steps and talking through what is getting in the way.

Angel emphasizes a respectful, open-minded approach. She aims to create an honest, nonjudgmental space where clients set goals and try tools that fit their life.

How these approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. It is useful for anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and coping with life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It can help with sleep problems, anxiety, depression, and managing symptoms of bipolar disorder.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. It is often used for strong emotions, relationship conflicts, and problems with anger or impulsivity.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That process may include trying different techniques and adjusting them over time.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins that feel shorter or more focused when needed. It can also let people use audio-only options when bandwidth is limited or pick times that fit around work, caregiving, or appointments.