Angel Damara

Angel Damara is a licensed clinical social worker with 17 years of experience supporting people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, and relationship concerns. She helps people who struggle with sleep problems, trauma and abuse, parenting questions, grief, and self-esteem. Angel draws on a broad set of approaches to meet real-life needs in clear, practical ways.

Angel trained at Walla Walla University where she earned a Master’s Degree in Social Work. She spent years working in addictions and general mental health settings, and most recently provided care at the VA. That work included addressing PTSD-related symptoms, insomnia and nightmares, bipolar disorder, chronic pain, and co-occurring conditions.

Her style blends evidence-based techniques with a transpersonal, holistic outlook. She mixes cognitive behavioral tools and dialectical behavior skills with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-focused ideas. Sessions typically focus on concrete skills, values-based goals, and building better patterns in relationships and daily life.

Angel emphasizes self-awareness and an open-minded approach from both counselor and client. She aims to create an honest, non-judgmental space where clients can talk through what matters to them. Practical steps often include skills practice, thought work, and exploring how personal values can guide choices.

People come for help with coping during life changes, managing anger, addressing compassion fatigue, and sorting complex histories like adoption, abandonment, or caregiving stress. Angel works with a wide range of concerns and supports people in finding meaning and clearer direction.

How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters most and take small steps toward those values. It focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that line up with personal goals, which can help with issues like anxiety, anger, and life changes.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections. It can help people understand trust, communication, and intimacy struggles by tracing patterns and practicing new ways of relating.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Angel will work with each person to identify methods that match their needs and preferences. That collaboration helps shape goals, homework, and the mix of skills and reflection used in sessions.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into busy days. It can reduce travel time and make follow-up meetings or short check-ins simpler to manage. Confirm the specific session formats available before booking so arrangements match your routine and technical setup.