Angel Damara, LCSW, LICSW
Transpersonal LCSW supporting healing and growth
- Trauma and addiction care
- Veteran mental health support
- Spiritual and evidence-based
About Angel Damara
Angel Damara is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who earned a Master of Social Work from Walla Walla University in 2010. As an LCSW she has advanced training to provide clinical therapy and social work services, and she brings years of experience working across addictions and mental health settings.
Over the course of her career she has supported people of all ages, addressing concerns that range from substance use to mood and thought disorders. For six and a half years she worked at the VA, helping Veterans manage symptoms commonly associated with PTSD, insomnia and nightmares, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, chronic pain, addictions, psychosis, and other behavioral health challenges.
Her practice is transpersonal, combining spiritual wisdom and traditions with contemporary psychotherapeutic methods to foster healing and personal growth. She uses a mix of evidence-based approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and CBT-CP (a VA certification in chronic pain management using CBT), along with Motivational Interviewing. These tools are applied to strengthen relationships, boost self-esteem, and expand a sense of meaning and purpose.
Angel values self-awareness and open-minded collaboration, offering an honest, mindful, and nonjudgmental space for work. She invites individuals to begin a healing journey from where they are to reach their goals and deepen life meaning.
Over the course of her career she has supported people of all ages, addressing concerns that range from substance use to mood and thought disorders. For six and a half years she worked at the VA, helping Veterans manage symptoms commonly associated with PTSD, insomnia and nightmares, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, chronic pain, addictions, psychosis, and other behavioral health challenges.
Her practice is transpersonal, combining spiritual wisdom and traditions with contemporary psychotherapeutic methods to foster healing and personal growth. She uses a mix of evidence-based approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and CBT-CP (a VA certification in chronic pain management using CBT), along with Motivational Interviewing. These tools are applied to strengthen relationships, boost self-esteem, and expand a sense of meaning and purpose.
Angel values self-awareness and open-minded collaboration, offering an honest, mindful, and nonjudgmental space for work. She invites individuals to begin a healing journey from where they are to reach their goals and deepen life meaning.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Angel Damara have?
Angel Damara has 17 years of professional experience in mental and behavioral health.
Is Angel Damara a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials LCSW and LICSW. Her license details are Oregon LCSW L6129 and Washington LICSW LW61441333.
In which languages does Angel Damara provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Angel Damara located?
Angel Damara is located in Oregon.
How can I work with Angel Damara as my therapist?
Therapy with Angel Damara can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Angel Damara work with international clients?
She does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Angel Damara cost?
Costs can vary based on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches for online healing
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and build psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking committed action toward meaningful goals. It is often used for anxiety, stress, depression, and life transitions.Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating that develop in close relationships and how those patterns influence current emotional responses and interpersonal dynamics. It can be particularly helpful for relationship challenges, attachment issues, abandonment concerns, and parenting and family matters.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Angel Damara works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, and she adapts techniques as progress unfolds so the work remains practical and aligned with each person’s values.
Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, family, or mobility limitations, support continuity of treatment during life changes, and allow clients to engage in therapy from locations that feel most comfortable for them.