Angel Damara , LCSW, LICSW

Angel Damara is a licensed clinical social worker with both LCSW and LICSW credentials and 17 years of experience in mental and behavioral health. She earned a Master of Social Work from Walla Walla University in 2010. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) she is trained to assess and treat a range of mental health and addiction concerns. She has extensive experience working with people of all ages in addictions and mental health settings and spent the past 6 1/2 years at the VA supporting Veterans with challenges such as PTSD, insomnia and nightmares, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, chronic pain, addictions, psychosis, and related disorders.

Angel practices from a transpersonal perspective that blends spiritual traditions and wisdom with modern psychotherapies. Her work draws on evidence-based methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with CBT-CP training for chronic pain, and Motivational Interviewing. These approaches are used to enhance interpersonal relationships, build self-esteem, manage symptoms, and increase meaning and purpose in life. She places strong value on self-awareness, open-mindedness, and mutual honesty in a mindful, non-judgmental space.

Angel addresses a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, depression, addictions, grief, sleep difficulties, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, ADHD, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and other life changes. Based in Oregon and working in English, she collaborates with clients to meet them where they are and to move toward clearer goals and greater well-being.