- Family and parenting focus
- Addictions and trauma
- Collaborative care
About Damita
Damita Bonnemere is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in New York. She helps people who are facing addiction, relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and depression. She believes people bring strengths and knowledge about their own lives, and she meets them where they are to begin the work. Taking the first step toward therapy can feel hard, and she acknowledges that courage in each person who reaches out.
With a decade of professional experience, she aims to create clear, practical sessions that focus on what matters most to the client. Expect straightforward conversations that identify immediate concerns and small steps that can make daily life easier. She emphasizes the client’s own goals and welcomes questions about the process.
Her style centers on collaboration. She listens first, then helps clients organize options and pick strategies that fit their situation. Sessions can include checking patterns in relationships, developing ways to manage cravings or distress, and planning safer responses after trauma.
Damita draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions toward measurable change. She supports clients in building on their strengths while addressing setbacks with realistic, manageable plans. The tone is hopeful and practical, aimed at steady progress rather than quick fixes.
For people seeking help around family and parenting concerns, she approaches problems one step at a time and works to make daily routines feel less overwhelming. To begin, complete the site matching questionnaire and schedule a session according to availability.
Evidence-based techniques and online care that fit your life
Damita uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide work with addiction, relationship strain, trauma and depression. One common approach she draws on focuses on building practical skills to manage strong emotions and cravings, teaching people short routines and coping strategies they can use day to day. Another approach emphasizes exploring relationship patterns and communication habits to reduce conflict and make interactions feel more predictable and manageable.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She listens to each person’s story, reviews goals and preferences, and suggests techniques that match those needs. Together the client and therapist adjust methods over time based on what helps most.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. In general online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, avoid travel time, and have shorter check-ins when that suits your day. Book a session after completing the matching questionnaire, then discuss practical arrangements and session rhythm with the therapist to find the best fit.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She supports people dealing with addictions, relationship difficulties, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and depression.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, with straightforward conversations that focus on immediate concerns and small, manageable steps.
What is her background and experience?
She has 10 years of professional experience working with the concerns listed and practices as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed in New York as an LMFT and practices from that region.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to start therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.