Amarilys Galloza Carrero, PhD
Dr. Amarilys Galloza-Carrero is a highly skilled clinical psychologist based in Waldorf, Maryland, who offers both in-person and telehealth services through Make It Possible. She is deeply committed to providing culturally sensitive and linguistically inclusive mental health care, and she is fluent in Spanish, English, American Sign Language, and Spanish Sign Language. Her diverse language fluency enables her to reach a broad range of clients with compassion, understanding, and expertise.
With extensive credentials, Dr. Galloza-Carrero specializes in areas including language acquisition and attention, addictive behaviors, anger management, trauma, autism spectrum disorders, and psychological evaluation. She is also a certified clinical hypnotherapist and has earned certification in telehealth from Northeastern University, ensuring that her practice stays accessible and modern. Her therapeutic approach is both empathetic and evidence-based, helping people navigate complex life challenges and build the foundation for lasting change.
Dr. Galloza-Carrero holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Gallaudet University, where she also completed her master’s degree. Her undergraduate education was at the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras. In addition to her academic credentials, she is trained in motivational interviewing (ASAM criteria), certified as an Anger Management Specialist (Level II), trauma and addiction specialist, and Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist. Through her work at Make It Possible, she empowers individuals and families to achieve their full potential while honoring their cultural, linguistic, and emotional needs.
• Gallaudet University - Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Clinical Psychology
• Gallaudet University - Master of Arts - MA, Psychology
• University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras - Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology and Minor Sociology
• Certified anger management specialist
• Best In Maryland Magazine - 2025
• APA
• National Anger Management Association
Areas of Specialization/Expertise
- Clinical Hypnotherapist
- PTSD
- Latino Psychology
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Child Development
- APEX provider
- Language Acquisition and Attention
- Bilingual - speaks English
- Spanish and Sign Language
What do you enjoy most about practicing medicine?
What I enjoy most about practicing medicine is witnessing the moment when a person realizes they are so much more than they ever believed. Helping individuals uncover their strengths, challenge old patterns, and step into their true potential is incredibly fulfilling. I’m also deeply motivated by the process of understanding human behavior—figuring out why people do what they do and how their experiences shape their choices. That insight allows me to guide them toward growth, healing, and greater self-awareness.