Damaris Tobar , LCSW

Damaris Tobar is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, and trauma. She offers therapy with a focus on issues affecting women and brings a direct, warm presence to sessions. Damaris practices from California and connects with clients across the state via telehealth.

Damaris keeps conversation clear and straightforward. She aims to build a steady working relationship so people feel heard and grounded. Sessions tend to mix practical skills and real-life talk rather than long clinical lectures.

Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy components and mindfulness practices. She also uses feminist therapy ideas and a trauma-informed perspective to help clients understand how stress and past harm affect emotions and behavior.

Damaris describes herself as empathetic but honest and uses gentle humor to make people more comfortable. She focuses on emotion regulation and skills that can be used between sessions. The goal is to help people feel more able to handle daily stress and stronger in their relationships.

With four years of experience as an LCSW, she works to create a steady therapeutic space. People who prefer straightforward, practical support often find this style helpful. The emphasis is on collaborating to set goals and practice tools that fit each person’s life.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Two approaches she commonly uses are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy components and mindfulness. CBT components focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and practicing different responses; this helps with anxiety, stress, and patterns tied to addictive behavior. Mindfulness teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and support emotion regulation in daily life.

She also brings a feminist and trauma-informed perspective that looks at how life experiences and power dynamics affect wellbeing. This helps people make sense of relationship harms and the impact of stress on mood and behavior. Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the process, and she works together with each person to find what fits their goals and preferences.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to add flexibility. Video calls let people work more closely with visual connection, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a busy day. Live chat and text messaging can be useful for brief check-ins, practicing skills between appointments, or when typing feels easier than talking. These options help people access care around work, family, and other commitments.