Damara Ferguson, LCSW, LISW
Therapist in Ohio
Damara Ferguson is a licensed social worker in Ohio who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and self-esteem concerns.
- Licensed inOhio, Oregon
- LicenseI.2203811-SUPV, L15324
- NPI 1467041541
- Experience16+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Damara
Damara Ferguson is a licensed social worker in Ohio who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and self-esteem concerns. She brings practical support for everyday problems and focuses on clear steps people can try between sessions. Damara works in a straightforward, respectful way.
She listens first, then shapes conversations and goals to match what each person needs. Sessions include problem-solving, skills practice, and chances to talk through difficult feelings.
Background and approach
Her approach draws on attachment-based ideas to understand how early relationships affect current patterns. She also uses client-centered methods to keep the work focused on the person's experience. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to spot and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Damara also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools when they fit the client's goals. That can mean learning ways to notice thoughts without acting on them, or building emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills. She has 16 years of clinical experience as an LCSW and an LISW.
Damara aims to make therapy practical and relatable so people can use what they learn in daily life. If someone wants a calm, direct approach that combines insight with hands-on skills, she may be a good match.
Credentials
- LISW (Ohio)
- License I.2203811-SUPV · expires August 2026
- LCSW (Oregon)
- License L15324 · expires August 2026
- NPI
- 1467041541 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Damara lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Damara names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Attachment-informed and skills-based care online
Damara uses attachment-based ideas to help people see how early relationship patterns shape current reactions. That approach focuses on connection, safety in relationships, and making different choices when old patterns are no longer helpful. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is also part of her practice and helps people clarify values, accept difficult feelings, and take committed action toward meaningful life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors that reduce distress.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Damara works collaboratively to match methods to a person's needs, goals, and preferences. She may blend techniques so the work feels practical and relevant rather than purely theoretical.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face work and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging are useful for ongoing coaching, quick check-ins, or when someone prefers writing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while keeping the focus on making helpful changes.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Damara help with?
Damara supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and parenting strain, grief, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and related issues listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a warm, direct style that combines listening with concrete skills practice. Conversations are tailored to each person's needs and goals.
What is her professional background?
Damara has 16 years of clinical experience working as a licensed social worker and brings that practical experience into sessions.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds LCSW and LISW credentials and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Damara?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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