Damaris Tobar , LCSW

Damaris Tobar is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in the San Gabriel Valley, California. As an LCSW she is trained to provide clinical social work and psychotherapy, and she brings four years of direct experience supporting adults through challenges such as anxiety, stress, trauma, domestic violence, and substance abuse. She offers telehealth services to clients across the state and builds therapeutic relationships that emphasize trust, emotional regulation, and practical coping skills.

Her approach blends components of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, feminist therapy principles, and a trauma-informed framework to help clients feel more grounded and better able to manage difficult emotions. Damaris is described as warm and empathetic while remaining honest and direct, often using gentle humor to forge connection and create a holding environment where people can explore difficult experiences. She also maintains a focus on women's issues as part of her clinical work.

Damaris aims to collaborate with each person to identify goals and strategies that fit their life, drawing on evidence-based techniques to promote resilience and clearer emotional regulation. She values community engagement and seeks to support clients as they navigate recovery and growth.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care

Damaris integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness-based practices into telehealth sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, which is useful for addressing anxiety, stress, and some addiction-related behaviors. Mindfulness techniques teach present-moment awareness and grounding skills that can reduce rumination and improve emotional regulation, often helping clients feel steadier in day-to-day life.

She also uses a trauma-informed approach that emphasizes safety, pacing, and empowerment for people affected by trauma or abuse. Treatment planning is collaborative - the therapist works together with each person to determine which techniques and strategies best match their needs, goals, and preferences rather than prescribing a single method.

Online therapy with Damaris is offered by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it possible to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations, support continuity of care, and allow clients to choose the format that helps them engage most effectively in treatment.