Dr. Damaris Galarza, CA Psychologist 35490

Dr. Damaris Galarza is a bilingual psychologist based in Los Angeles, California, bringing 13 years of professional experience to her clinical work. She specializes in supporting people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, motivation and self-esteem concerns, confidence challenges, and depression, and she often integrates these areas into a collaborative treatment plan. Dr. Galarza practices using a cognitive behavioral approach - commonly known as CBT - which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and learning practical tools to address them.

Alongside therapy, she conducts psychosocial and cognitive evaluations to better understand each person’s situation and to guide treatment planning. Her style centers on empowering clients to learn new coping strategies, build insight, and develop skills that can be applied in everyday life. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Dr. Galarza works with adults who are seeking clearer understanding of their concerns and tangible ways to move forward. She holds a California psychologist credential as CA Psychologist 35490, which indicates her licensure to practice as a psychologist in the state of California.