Dr. Damaris Galarza
Practical strategies for managing stress and addiction
CA Psychologist 35490 California
- Experience
- 13 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Languages
- English, Spanish
About Damaris
Dr. Damaris Galarza brings 13 years of clinical experience as a bilingual CA Psychologist (license number 35490), working with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression.
Background and approach
She emphasizes practical strategies that help clients identify patterns, build coping skills, and regain a sense of agency when emotional challenges interfere with daily life. Using a cognitive behavioral approach, she focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and helps clients develop concrete tools to manage symptoms and reduce distress.
Her practice also addresses related concerns such as communication problems, codependency, workplace difficulties, multicultural and immigration issues, impulse control, and process addictions. Sessions are available in English and Spanish and are delivered online through a range of formats to fit varied schedules.
Dr. Galarza also conducts psychosocial and cognitive evaluations to clarify strengths and areas for growth.
She encourages clients to take an active role in therapy, learning new methods to cope and move forward, and supports each person in shaping goals and selecting techniques that match their needs.
CBT-Based Online Care for Practical Change
Dr. Galarza uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients notice how thoughts and behaviors influence moods and to teach step-by-step strategies for symptom reduction and skill building. This approach is often used for anxiety, depression, stress management, and behavior-linked concerns like process addictions and impulsivity, focusing on concrete techniques and measurable progress.In practice she emphasizes collaborative planning; discovering the right mix of techniques is part of therapy. The therapist and client work together to clarify goals, try approaches, and adjust methods based on what fits the person's needs, goals, and preferences rather than assuming a single path will work for everyone.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make participation easier across different schedules and locations within California. These options allow clients to access evidence-informed interventions with flexibility, maintain continuity of care during busy periods, and choose formats that feel most comfortable for learning and practicing new skills.
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Experience
13+ years
Licensed
California
Languages
English, Spanish