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Damara Israel, LCSW, LISW-CP
New York
Licensed clinical social worker - life transitions, career
See online therapy options- Addictions support
- Career challenges
- CBT and mindfulness
About Damara
Damara Israel is a New York licensed clinical social worker with 12 years of experience. She helps people facing major life changes, career challenges, grief, anger, and struggles with addiction or compassion fatigue. Damara focuses on practical steps clients can try between sessions to change habits and reactions.
She often addresses workplace dynamics and women's issues as they show up in daily life. Damara helps people clarify goals, improve communication, and manage impulses that get in the way of work or relationships. She also supports those dealing with isolation, shame, body image concerns, and questions about life purpose.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns. She also uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness practices, and Motivational Interviewing when those methods fit a client's needs. Sessions emphasize concrete strategies and skill practice rather than only talk.
Damara describes her work as trauma-informed and culturally responsive. That means she pays attention to past hurt and to how culture affects feelings and choices. She helps people build clearer self-understanding and stronger day-to-day coping skills.
Clients can expect direct, practical discussion about what is getting in the way of change and step-by-step ideas to try. The focus is on improving communication, reducing reactive behavior, and setting realistic goals for career and personal life.
How Damara uses CBT, DBT, and mindfulness in online work
Damara often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT breaks problems into specific thoughts, feelings, and actions so clients can test small experiments and track what changes. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when emotion regulation and impulse control are central concerns. DBT skills include short, practical techniques for managing strong feelings and improving communication. Mindfulness practices are used to increase present-moment awareness and reduce automatic reactivity. Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. The therapist and client review goals, try specific techniques, and adjust plans based on what is useful. Damara frames this as an active process where concrete strategies are evaluated and refined together. Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when a full in-person visit is not feasible. Discuss session length and structure with the therapist when scheduling to match your day-to-day needs.Areas of expertise
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
South Carolina, New York, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with people facing life transitions, career difficulties, grief, anger, addictions, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, skills-based work that focuses on changing thoughts and habits and testing new behaviors between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience as a practicing clinician.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LCSW and LISW-CP credentials and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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