Dara Wells-Hajjar

Company: Dara Wells Therapy
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Email: therapy@darawells.com
Website
Address:
Lincoln Boulevard, Venice
Los Angeles, California 90291

Takes insurance: No
Specialties:

Anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, grief, life transitions, and self-esteem.

Completed CompassionWorks trainings:

50 hour EMDR Therapist Training Course-September 30, Oct 1-2 & Oct 28-30, 2021

Hello and welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. I’m Dara, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW #94374) based in Los Angeles, CA.
Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, grief, life transitions, or low self-esteem, I’m here to walk beside you on your journey. My goal in therapy is to create a partnership—a space where we journey together toward greater awareness, self-compassion, and lasting change. My approach is holistic, trauma-sensitive, and integrative, drawing on multiple evidence-based practices. I utilize a blend of techniques including: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Psychodynamic Therapy, Relational Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Throughout my clinical work and life experiences, I’ve had the privilege of working with people from diverse racial, gender, cultural, and sexual identities. My practice welcomes individuals of all backgrounds, religions, ages, and abilities. Being human is challenging and none of us are meant to navigate it alone. I’m here to help.

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