About Damaris
Dr. Damaris Galarza is a bilingual psychologist practicing in California. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression.
She speaks English and Spanish and brings 13 years of experience to sessions. Her style is straightforward and skills-focused. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which means she helps clients spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors to change how they feel.
She aims to teach practical tools that people can use between sessions.
How Damaris works
Dr. Galarza also offers psychosocial and cognitive evaluations when those assessments are useful. Those evaluations help clarify thinking patterns and daily challenges so treatment can be targeted.
She explains findings in clear language and links them to concrete steps forward. Sessions are collaborative. The therapist works with each person to set goals and select strategies that fit their life.
Progress is measured in small, realistic steps rather than vague promises. People can expect a calm, direct approach that focuses on skills, problem solving, and understanding patterns. Appointments can be scheduled in a variety of online formats and are adapted to each person’s needs and preferences.
Damaris lists one way of working on the entry:
What Damaris works with
The areas below are the ones Damaris selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Antisocial personality
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Depression
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Multicultural concerns
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | CA Psychologist |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 13 |
| Languages | English, Spanish |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
How CBT and online sessions work together
Dr. Galarza uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce distress. CBT teaches practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and addictive patterns so people can use them between sessions.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then recommend techniques that match those needs. Together they adjust strategies over time based on what is working and what is not.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people work face-to-face when visual cues matter. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging offer shorter check-ins, quick skill coaching, and ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit care into a busy day and to continue work on skills regardless of location.
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