Damara Israel
LCSW offering support for life transitions and addictions
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About
Damara Israel is a licensed clinical social worker who practices in New York. She holds LCSW and LISW-CP credentials and brings twelve years of professional experience to her work. Her practice centers on supporting people through life transitions, workplace challenges, and emotional difficulties such as grief, anger, and addiction.
Damara works with individuals facing issues related to career change, family dynamics, and coping with major life shifts. Her areas of focus also include compassion fatigue, body image concerns, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, and financial stress. She draws on trauma-informed and culturally responsive principles to help people explore sources of shame, guilt, and difficulty with connection while building practical skills for moving forward.
In sessions she blends evidence-informed strategies to address immediate concerns and to support longer term personal growth. Damara aims to create a collaborative setting in which people can clarify values, improve communication, and pursue goals related to relationships, work, and overall life purpose.
- Location:
- New York, United States
- Years Experience:
- 12
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Addictions, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue
Other areas of experience: Family conflicts, Grief, Anger management, Body image, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Postpartum depression, Self-love, Workplace issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: NY LCSW 089400, SC LISW-CP 15033
- NPI Number: 1619370533
- License: LISW-CP (South Carolina), LCSW (New York), LCSW (Texas)
Remote therapy options and approach
Damara uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to address patterns of thought and behavior that interfere with goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking and to develop practical skills for coping with anger, grief, or addictive urges. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify what matters to them and to find motivation for change when facing ambivalence.
She also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness techniques to support emotion regulation and present-moment awareness. These approaches can be useful when working through compassion fatigue, impulsivity, or relationship difficulties. Sessions are collaborative and goal oriented, with options to tailor skill practice and problem solving to each person's circumstances.
Remote sessions are offered through video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats are intended to provide flexible ways to work together while using the documented approaches to address the concerns listed in the profile.
How much experience does Damara Israel have?
Damara has 12 years of clinical experience.
What are Damara's professional credentials?
She is licensed as LCSW and LISW-CP.
Which languages does she work in?
The profile indicates she works in English.
Where is Damara based?
She practices in New York.
What communication options are available for sessions?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does she accept international clients?
The profile specifies that she is not accepting international clients.
How is cost determined?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Damara?
Begin by using the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire.