- CBT and DBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Damara
Damara Israel is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in New York with 12 years of experience. She is an LCSW and holds an LISW-CP in South Carolina. She helps people facing anger, grief, addiction, career stress, and other major life changes.
She works with people who feel stuck by shame, isolation, impulsivity, or ongoing resentment. Sessions focus on clear steps to manage strong emotions and on improving communication in daily situations. Practical skills and short-term goals are part of the work.
Her approach uses methods from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside mindfulness and motivational interviewing techniques. That mix is used to identify unhelpful thoughts, practice emotion regulation skills, and find small changes that reduce repeated flare-ups of anger or frustration.
Damara pays attention to how life transitions affect mood and behavior. Career shifts, caregiving for older adults, and grief are areas she often addresses. She also helps with body image, control issues, and the sense of emptiness that can follow big changes.
Her work is informed by trauma-aware and culturally responsive thinking. In practice that means listening for how past experiences shape reactions now and adapting strategies to fit a person's daily life. The focus is on workable steps people can use between sessions.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. From there Damara and the client set goals and choose practical tools to address anger, communication problems, and related concerns.
How her therapeutic approaches work online
Damara uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. That approach breaks big problems into concrete steps and practices that can be tried between sessions.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. DBT techniques are practical tools for reducing impulsive reactions and for handling moments of high anger.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to choose strategies that match their goals, pace, and daily routines. The choice of methods can change as needs evolve.
Confirm the current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a lunch break, reduce travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when needed. Those practical benefits help people use skills in real life without rearranging their whole day.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
South Carolina, New York, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside grief, addictions, career stress, family problems, and life transitions.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical skills from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy with mindfulness and motivational interviewing to help manage strong emotions and impulsivity.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working with adults on issues like anger, isolation, and career changes.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW in New York and an LISW-CP in South Carolina, based in New York for practice.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.