Damaris Manquero
Marriage Family Therapist Trainee
Supervised by Darla Gale, LMFT #92413
Damaris is a Marriage & Family Therapy Trainee in the final stages of earning her Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology at the University of San Francisco.
She obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology at Vanguard University of Southern California, where she minored in Social Work and Religion. After graduating college, she worked at an acute psychiatric facility where she encountered a variety of severe mental health crises. Damaris also has experience working with unhoused young adults and single-parent families. Growing up in California and traveling to different countries, she has become accustomed to working with a diverse and multicultural population. Additionally, she is bilingual in Spanish and English.
Damaris is passionate about working through trauma, life transitions, and grief and loss with clients. She is also passionate about guiding individuals, families, and couples through conflict and relationship issues. She will help clients cultivate resilience by empowering individuals through hardships and developing coping skills that will strengthen them.
Damaris is a learner and is committed to staying open and curious. Most importantly, she is devoted to anchoring herself in the belief that there is hope for every individual.
In her spare time, Damaris likes to go on runs with her dogs and travel to new places with her family,. She also likes to host gatherings with her friends.
We prioritize your mental health by offering in-person sessions and telehealth services to individuals residing in California.
All proceeds from the sale of "Sifting Through the Ashes: Finding Beauty, Peace, Love, and Strength Through Trauma" will provide therapy for survivors and first responders of California wildfires. Heartstrings Counseling of California specializes in Wildfire Survivors & First Responders.