LCSW, LISW

Damara Ferguson, LCSW, LISW

Experience16 years
LocationOhio
Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Family, and Self esteem
Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

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About Damara

Damara Ferguson is a licensed social worker practicing in Ohio who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, self-esteem, relationship challenges, trauma, grief, and a wide range of related concerns.

Background and approach

With 16 years of clinical experience and credentials as an LCSW and an LISW, she brings a grounded, compassionate approach that honors each client’s individual story and strengths. Damara emphasizes tailoring conversations and treatment plans to fit specific needs rather than using one-size-fits-all techniques.

Her work draws on several evidence-informed methods, including Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Damara aims to create a collaborative atmosphere where clients can explore patterns, build practical coping skills, and reconnect with values that guide meaningful change.

She invites clients to view therapy as a step-by-step process and offers flexible session formats to support engagement at each stage of change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Damara uses Internal Family Systems to help clients identify and dialogue with the many parts of their inner experience, promoting internal harmony and clearer decision making when trauma, shame, or self-criticism are present. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which encourages clarity about personal values and practical strategies for accepting difficult feelings while taking meaningful action. Attachment-Based Therapy informs her work around relational patterns, helping people understand how early relationship experiences shape current connection and communication.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds and needs shift.

Online therapy with Damara is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and allow for different modes of communication that can support comfort and engagement in the work.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Damara commonly help with?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, ADHD, and related challenges such as body image and caregiver stress.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and compassionate, focusing on respect and sensitivity while tailoring dialogue and treatment plans to each person’s needs.

What level of experience can clients expect?

Damara brings 16 years of clinical experience to her practice, working across a broad range of mental health and behavioral health concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She holds LCSW and LISW credentials with licensing details OR LCSW L15324 and OH LISW I.2203811-SUPV, and practices in Ohio.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for appointments?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preference and availability.

How is pricing handled for therapy sessions?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are accessed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse GriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harm Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuse Social anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

16+ years

Licensed

Ohio, Oregon

Languages

English