Dr. Damaris Galarza, CA Psychologist 35490

Dr. Damaris Galarza is a bilingual licensed psychologist based in Los Angeles, California, bringing 13 years of professional experience to her clinical work. She specializes in helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and challenges with self-esteem and motivation, and she also supports clients facing related issues such as social anxiety, workplace difficulties, and multicultural or immigration concerns. Dr. Galarza works in both English and Spanish, offering accessible care to a diverse community.

Using a cognitive behavioral therapy approach, she emphasizes practical strategies that help clients learn new ways to respond to distressing thoughts and behaviors so they feel more empowered in daily life. In addition to therapy, she conducts psychosocial and cognitive evaluations to better understand a person’s functioning and to guide treatment planning. Her care focuses on collaborative problem solving and skill building tailored to each client’s goals.

Dr. Galarza holds a California psychologist license - CA Psychologist 35490 - which is the state license number authorizing her to practice as a psychologist in California. She welcomes people who are ready to identify concerns, build coping skills, and work toward clearer, more effective ways of managing mental health challenges.