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REASONS FOR SEEKING THERAPY

The reasons for starting therapy are very varied.

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01. Anxiety and stress

Living with your mind switched on all the time: thoughts that won’t stop, constant alertness and difficulty resting. Sometimes it comes on suddenly —a panic attack— and sometimes it shows up as perfectionism, insomnia or the need to control everything.

The body says it too: tension, fatigue, tightness in the chest and digestive problems. In sessions, we explore what is keeping that alertness going, you learn tools to regulate your nervous system, and the symptoms lose intensity.

02. Depression

Sometimes depression is a deep, persistent sadness. But other times it doesn’t look like sadness: it is emotional exhaustion, apathy, no longer enjoying what you used to like, or the feeling of running on autopilot. It can show up as an emptiness that won’t go away, or as the constant effort of pretending everything is fine.

In sessions, we work to put words to that distress, understand where it comes from, and gradually reconnect with everyday life, with the people who matter to you and with a sense of meaning of your own.

03. Relationships and breakups

Romantic relationships have an enormous capacity to help us grow, but also to activate our deepest wounds. Many people come to sessions feeling trapped in patterns that repeat over and over: intense fear of abandonment, constant need for approval, difficulty setting boundaries, emotional dependence, jealousy, insecurity or a tendency to choose emotionally unavailable partners.

Sometimes a feeling of disconnection from yourself appears within the relationship. We prioritise the other person’s needs, avoid conflict at all costs, or stay in bonds that cause suffering out of fear of being alone, of rejection or of starting over.

Breakups are often experienced as genuine grieving processes. We do not only lose a person; shared routines, future plans, a sense of belonging and the version of yourself that existed within that relationship also disappear. That is why sadness, anxiety, obsessing over the past, difficulty accepting the separation, or fear of connecting again can appear.

In therapy, we explore how our early experiences and our attachment style influence the way we relate. The goal is not only to get over a breakup or resolve a specific conflict, but to understand the patterns that sustain the suffering, strengthen self-esteem and build relationships that are more secure, conscious and satisfying.

04. Self-esteem

The feeling of not being enough is often present in many ways: constant self-demand, perfectionism, difficulty recognising your own achievements, need for external approval or a tendency to compare yourself continuously with others.

Sometimes, behind insecurity, there is a deeper fear: the fear of not being worthy of love, of disappointing others or that, if someone truly got to know you, they would end up rejecting you. This can lead to living according to other people’s expectations, hiding important parts of yourself, or building your worth around performance, success or other people’s opinions.

Self-esteem is not about thinking positively all the time or repeating affirmations in front of the mirror. It has to do with the relationship you have with yourself: how you speak to yourself when you make mistakes, how much you respect your needs, what you allow in your relationships, and what place you occupy in your own life.

In sessions, we work to understand the origin of that critical gaze, challenge limiting beliefs about yourself and build a more solid and authentic identity. The goal is not to feel good all the time, but to develop more stable confidence, based on knowledge, acceptance and respect for who you are.

05. Trauma

There are experiences that, even if they happened years ago, continue to influence how we feel, think and relate to others. Trauma does not always appear as a specific image or an isolated event. Many times it shows up through its consequences: persistent anxiety, hypervigilance, difficulty trusting, fear of rejection, a sense of emptiness, low self-esteem or relational patterns that repeat over and over.

It can also be expressed in the body. Constant tension, insomnia, exhaustion, digestive problems, feeling like you are always on alert, or difficulty relaxing are common ways in which the nervous system reflects experiences it has not been able to fully process.

In psychology, we often distinguish between Trauma with a capital T and trauma with a lowercase t. The first refers to highly threatening or impactful experiences, such as accidents, violence, abuse or events that endanger a person’s physical or psychological integrity.

Trauma with a lowercase t is quieter and, precisely because of that, often goes unnoticed. It can arise from years of constant criticism, emotional invalidation, rejection, emotional neglect, insecurity in relationships, or the persistent feeling of not being seen, heard or valued. These are experiences that, accumulated over time, end up shaping the way a person perceives themselves and relates to the world.

Trauma does not simply disappear because time has passed. It needs a safe space where it can be understood, processed and integrated. In sessions, we work from a trauma-sensitive perspective, combining tools based on scientific evidence, emotional and nervous system regulation, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Attachment Theory, always respecting each person’s pace and story.

06. Relationship with food and body

Food takes up too much space in your mind. Constant thoughts about what to eat, how much to eat or how to compensate afterwards. Guilt when eating certain foods, fear of gaining weight, episodes of loss of control, binge eating, food restriction or excessive concern about body image.

Sometimes there is a sense that personal worth depends on a number on the scale, clothing size or how you perceive your body in the mirror. Other times there is an ongoing struggle between the desire to enjoy food and the need to control it.

However, these difficulties rarely have to do only with food. They are often related to how we manage emotions, self-esteem, perfectionism, the need for control, stress or painful experiences that have left a mark. The relationship with the body and food always has a story behind it.

In sessions, we work to understand that story, reduce guilt and dietary rigidity, improve your relationship with your body and develop a more flexible, free and respectful way of relating to food.

07. Life abroad

Migrating involves much more than changing countries. It means leaving behind people, places, customs, ways of living and even parts of your own identity. Although the experience can be enriching and open up new opportunities, it is also often accompanied by losses, nostalgia and a sense of uprootedness that is hard to explain to those who have not lived it.

Distance from family and friends, the need to start from scratch, build a new support network, adapt to another culture, or live between two worlds can generate loneliness, uncertainty and the feeling of not fully belonging either here or there.

Often, migratory grief goes unnoticed. From the outside it may seem that the person has adapted, but internally they are still facing the absence of what is familiar, the weight of holding many things alone, and the constant task of rebuilding the idea of home.

In sessions, we find a space to understand and process that experience without having to justify it. From a professional and close perspective, we work on the emotional impact of migration, cultural adaptation processes, identity and building a meaningful life between cultures.

09. Life transitions

There are moments in life when something changes and, even if from the outside everything seems positive or expected, inside you may feel lost, disoriented or insecure. Moving to another country, becoming a mother or father, changing jobs, ending a relationship, starting a new project, or going through a period of major change are experiences that often stir up much more than we imagine.

Every transition involves, to some extent, a loss. We leave behind a stage, a way of living, a routine or a version of ourselves that no longer fits the current reality. That is why it is common to experience anxiety, uncertainty, fear of the future, a sense of being stuck or difficulties adapting to the new situation.

Sometimes the underlying question is not only “What do I do now?”, but also “Who am I in this new stage of my life?”. Major transitions often confront us with decisions, priorities and aspects of our identity that need to be revisited.

Therapy offers a space to move through these changes with greater clarity and emotional stability. The goal is not to eliminate uncertainty, but to develop resources to hold it, understand what is happening and build a new stage without losing contact with yourself.

10. Work stress and burnout

Ongoing tiredness, even when you rest. Difficulty switching off, the feeling of running on autopilot, and self-worth tied to how much you produce. Sometimes we normalise stress to the point of not noticing how much it affects us physically and emotionally.

Burnout does not appear only because of too much work. It also arises from self-demand, the feeling of being stuck in a job that no longer represents you, lack of recognition, conflicts with bosses or colleagues, or difficulty setting boundaries. It is not weakness: it is the result of sustaining for too long a pace or environment incompatible with wellbeing.

Therapeutic work makes it possible to understand what has led to that exhaustion, develop stress-management tools and, when needed, explore deeper questions about your professional direction.

11. Latin Americans in
Europe and the U.S.

Living outside Latin America involves much more than adapting to another country: rebuilding life far from loved ones, carrying nostalgia in silence and living with the feeling of being between two worlds.

I work especially with young Latin Americans, university students and professionals in the United States or Europe who, although they function well on the outside, internally carry anxiety, loneliness, academic or work pressure, self-demand or identity doubts.

12. English speaking therapy

Finding the right therapist is about more than speaking the same language. It is about feeling understood in the experiences, values and cultural context that shape your life.

I offer psychotherapy in English for international clients living in Spain or abroad, including expatriates, professionals, students, diplomats and individuals navigating major life transitions. Many of the people I work with are managing challenges such as anxiety, relationship difficulties, burnout, identity questions, loneliness, cultural adaptation or the emotional impact of living far from home.

My approach combines evidence-based psychological treatment with a warm, thoughtful and deeply human understanding of each person’s story. Therapy is tailored to your individual needs and draws from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Attachment Theory, Mindfulness and other evidence-based approaches.

Having lived, studied and worked across the United States, France, Spain and Latin America, I understand both professionally and personally the complexities of building a life between cultures. The experience of living abroad often brings opportunities for growth, but it can also raise questions about belonging, identity, relationships, family, career and the meaning of home.

Therapy provides a confidential space to explore these challenges, gain clarity and develop practical tools for creating a life that feels more aligned, meaningful and emotionally sustainable.

13. Therapy for adolescents

Adolescence is a stage of major emotional, social and personal changes. During these years, insecurities, conflicts with parents, difficulties in relationships with peers, or greater emotional sensitivity may appear. However, sometimes these challenges exceed the resources the adolescent has to cope and begin to significantly affect their wellbeing.

Parents often notice changes such as irritability, withdrawal, anxiety, persistent sadness, low self-esteem, academic problems, difficulty managing emotions, frequent family conflicts, or loss of interest in activities they used to enjoy. Many times, behind these behaviours, there is distress that the adolescent does not know how to express.

Therapy offers a safe space where the adolescent can better understand what is happening to them, develop tools to manage their emotions and strengthen their self-esteem and identity. At the same time, when needed, we work in coordination with the family to support communication and create an environment that supports their emotional development.

14. Emotional management, decisions and procrastination

There are times when emotions seem to take over: overwhelming anxiety, constant worry, difficulty managing frustration, irritability or the feeling of being emotionally exhausted. Other times the opposite happens: it is hard to identify what you feel, connect with your own needs or understand why you react in a certain way.

You may also get stuck in indecision. Going over the same questions again and again, analysing every possible option without acting, or postponing important decisions out of fear of making a mistake. The same happens with procrastination: it often has nothing to do with a lack of discipline or willpower, but with fear of failure, perfectionism, emotional overload, insecurity or demands so high that they end up paralysing you.

Over time, these patterns can create a sense of being stuck, frustration and loss of confidence in yourself.

Therapy makes it possible to understand what emotions are behind these difficulties, develop greater clarity about what you need and learn concrete tools to manage day-to-day life in a more conscious and sustainable way. The goal is not to stop feeling difficult emotions, but to relate to them in a way that allows you to make decisions, act with greater freedom and move forward in what truly matters.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FAQs

Psychotherapy is a process of professional support aimed at helping you understand what is happening to you, identify emotional, thinking and relational patterns that may be generating distress, and develop concrete tools to cope in a healthier way.

It is a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can speak honestly about what is worrying you, hurting you or blocking you today, but also where you can learn new ways of relating to yourself, your emotions and others.

Therapy is not simply about “venting” or receiving advice. It is joint work, with a clear direction and based on psychological tools supported by scientific evidence. Throughout the process, we will understand the origin of certain patterns, regulate emotions, work with thoughts and develop practical resources that you can apply in your everyday life.

Depending on your needs, we will work on tools for emotional management, anxiety and stress, self-esteem, communication, setting boundaries, nervous system regulation, decision-making or interpersonal relationships, among others.

The goal is not only to feel better momentarily, but to create deep and sustainable change. Because many times real change happens when we not only understand why we feel the way we feel, but when we learn new ways of living, relating and taking care of ourselves.

The process has four phases:

Initial assessment and understanding

The first sessions are aimed at getting to know each other and understanding in depth what is happening to you. We will explore your reason for seeking therapy, your personal, emotional and relational history, as well as the factors that may be influencing your current distress.

This phase makes it possible to carry out a clinical assessment and build a broader understanding of emotional patterns, thoughts, past experiences and relational dynamics that may be sustaining the problem. It is also an important moment for you to feel whether this therapeutic space is right for you and to begin building a relationship of trust and safety.

Defining therapeutic goals

Based on that initial understanding, we will set clear and realistic therapeutic goals, tailored to your needs and to the stage of life you are in.

Goals may include reducing symptoms of anxiety or depression, improving self-esteem, learning emotional regulation tools, healing relational patterns, strengthening personal security, or getting through a difficult life situation. The therapeutic process is flexible: goals can be redefined and evolve as you also change and go deeper in your personal work.

Therapeutic process and clinical work

This is the central part of therapy. Throughout the sessions, we will explore and understand the emotional, cognitive and relational patterns that generate suffering or blockage, working both on the origin of the distress and on the tools needed to cope in a healthier way.

Therapeutic work combines deep understanding and practical tools. Depending on each case, we will use evidence-based resources to work on emotional regulation, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, interpersonal relationships, boundaries, stress management or decision-making, among other aspects.

The goal is not only to relieve symptoms, but to create sustainable change in the way you relate to yourself, to others and to your life.

Therapy closure and autonomy

The process comes to a close when the therapeutic goals have been achieved and you feel you have greater internal resources, emotional tools and the ability to continue more autonomously.

Being discharged from therapy does not mean that “you will never need help again”, but that you have built a more solid foundation to face life from a different place. In many cases, closure also involves recognising and consolidating all the growth and change that has occurred throughout the process.

I work from an integrative, evidence-based approach, adapting therapeutic tools to each person’s needs.

My training includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Attachment Theory, mindfulness, systemic therapy and trauma-informed work. I also incorporate bibliotherapy and therapeutic writing tools when it makes sense within the process.

Talking with friends, family or people close to you can be deeply valuable and comforting. Feeling heard and supported is part of what we need as human beings. However, psychotherapy serves a different function.

The therapeutic relationship is a professional, confidential and structured space, designed specifically to help you understand and work through what is causing you distress. A friend usually listens from affection, their personal experience or their opinion; a psychotherapist, on the other hand, listens from specialised clinical training and uses evidence-based tools to help you understand emotional, cognitive and relational patterns in a deeper and more objective way.

In addition, in therapy you do not only talk about what happens, but why it happens, what function it serves, how it relates to your history, and what concrete changes can help you live in a healthier way. The goal is not only to feel momentary relief, but to generate understanding, growth and sustainable change over time.

Another important difference is that therapy offers a space completely centred on you, free of judgement, expectations or emotional reciprocity. You do not have to protect the other person, minimise what you feel, or worry about “being a burden”.

Psychotherapy combines listening, human connection and clinical tools. It is a process aimed not only at supporting you, but also at helping you develop emotional resources, new perspectives and healthier ways of relating to yourself and others.

The length of a therapeutic process varies depending on each person, the reason for seeking therapy and the goals to be worked on. There are shorter processes, focused on a specific situation — such as a breakup, a period of stress, mild anxiety or a life transition — which can last approximately between 3 and 6 months. Other deeper processes, aimed at working on relational patterns, self-esteem, trauma, depression or long-standing emotional difficulties, can extend to around a year or more.

There is no universal “correct” duration. Therapy does not work like a fixed formula, because each story, pace and emotional need is different. Throughout the process, we will evaluate together how you feel, what goals have been achieved and what you need at each moment.

Frequency also depends on the type of process and the level of emotional distress present.

When there are significant clinical symptoms — such as anxiety, panic attacks, depression, eating disorders or a particularly overwhelming emotional situation — the most recommended frequency at the beginning is usually weekly. This allows for continuity, building tools more quickly, and supporting the therapeutic process in a more stable way.

As symptoms improve and the person feels more regulated and secure, sessions can move to fortnightly and later be spaced every three or four weeks as part of a consolidation and autonomy phase.

In other cases, when therapy is more oriented towards emotional support, self-knowledge, personal growth or life reflection, the frequency can be fortnightly or even monthly from the start, depending on each person’s needs and goals.

Frequency is not rigid: it adapts to the stage of life and emotional moment you are in. The goal is to find a therapeutic rhythm that is useful, sustainable and coherent with you and what you need to work on.

It is one of the most frequent questions in therapy, and the answer is that it depends on each person, what they are going through and the depth of what they need to work on.

Many people feel relief from the first sessions simply because they can speak honestly, feel understood and begin to put into words what they have been carrying alone for a long time. Having a safe and structured space can already create an important sense of clarity and emotional containment.

However, deeper changes usually require time and consistency. Therapy does not seek only to relieve symptoms momentarily, but to understand the origin of the distress and create sustainable change in the way you think, relate to yourself and face life. And that is a gradual process.

It is also important to understand that feeling better does not always mean “feeling good all the time”. Sometimes, at the beginning of the process, difficult emotions that have been avoided for a long time may appear. That does not mean therapy is not working; many times it is a natural part of the process of understanding and change.

My goal is to support you so that, little by little, you can feel more clarity, emotional regulation, inner security and real tools to manage your life in a healthier and more sustainable way.

Yes. Scientific evidence has shown that online therapy is just as effective as in-person therapy for most psychological difficulties, including anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, grief, relational problems and personal growth processes.

In my clinical experience, I have worked for years with patients from different countries via video call, and therapeutic work can be just as deep, close and transformative as in-person sessions. Emotional connection, trust and the therapeutic bond — which are a fundamental part of therapy — can also be built solidly online.

In fact, many people feel even more comfortable speaking from a familiar and safe environment such as their own home, which makes it easier to open up emotionally and maintain greater continuity in the process. Online therapy also makes it possible to access quality psychological support regardless of the country or city you live in, which is especially valuable for people living abroad, with demanding schedules, or who travel frequently.

For sessions to work as well as possible, it is only important to have a private and quiet space, a good internet connection and a suitable device. My goal is that, wherever you are, you can feel accompanied, understood and supported within a safe and professional therapeutic space.

Yes. In some cases, combining psychotherapy and psychiatric treatment can be very beneficial.

When necessary, I work in coordination with psychiatrists or other health professionals to offer more complete and comprehensive support.

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If you have questions before booking or prefer to write to me first, you can do so via the contact form. I reply within 24–48 hours.

Cancellations must be communicated at least 24 hours in advance.

If the cancellation occurs with less than 24 hours’ notice, or if the patient does not attend the session without prior notice, 100% of the session fee will be charged.

I understand that unforeseen circumstances may arise—if you have any exceptional situation, we can discuss it.

I am not part of any insurance provider network, but that does not mean your insurance cannot cover part of the cost.

Most reimbursement health insurance plans refund the cost of sessions at different percentages. I recommend that you contact your insurance company directly and ask if your policy covers psychotherapy sessions at a private practice.