Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Dara Pastor, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Mood and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 101029
- NPI
- 1477000875
- Experience
- 9 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Dara supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Mood disorders
- Attachment issues
About Dara
Dara Pastor is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with nine years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and depression. Dara also pays attention to attachment issues, body image, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and personality and mood disorder symptoms.
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people understand their feelings and patterns. Sessions tend to be straightforward and conversational. Dara helps clients name painful thoughts, try different responses, and track what works over time.
Her approach emphasizes practical skills alongside emotional reflection. That can include learning ways to manage intense emotions, setting clearer boundaries in relationships, and practicing self-directed activities between sessions. She explains tools in plain language and checks how they fit the person’s life.
Dara aims to reduce the day-to-day burden of worry and mood swings so people can function better at work and in close relationships. She helps people repair trust or move through lingering guilt and shame. Work often mixes short-term problem solving with deeper attention to persistent patterns.
People who choose her can expect a steady focus on realistic goals. She will discuss what progress looks like and adjust the plan as needed. Sessions are for individuals seeking help with the concerns listed and are conducted in English.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Dara uses evidence-based techniques to address mood and relationship concerns. One common approach she applies involves cognitive strategies to identify unhelpful thoughts and test more balanced ways of thinking. This helps with anxiety, low mood, and negative self-talk.She also works with behavioral methods that focus on small, gradual changes in activity and routine. These steps can reduce depressive symptoms and improve energy and motivation by building manageable daily habits.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Dara will discuss options, get a sense of your goals, and adapt methods to what fits your needs and preferences. That collaboration guides how sessions proceed and what skills are practiced between meetings.
Please confirm current session formats before booking because no specific formats are listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time so work and caregiving demands are easier to manage.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she focus on?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and depression, plus related areas such as body image and guilt.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and evidence-based, combining emotion work with skill building and clear, plain-language explanations.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience working with mood and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers