Difficulties I work on in therapy

Effective psychological intervention tailored to your needs.

I work with people experiencing various forms of emotional distress, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders (specific phobias, panic attacks with or without agoraphobia, generalized anxiety), depression, and psychosomatic disorders (physical symptoms related to psychological distress).

I also assist with grief, low self-esteem, stress, psychologically motivated sexual dysfunction, and personal blockages. I also offer couples and family therapy when there are conflicts, discomfort, or communication difficulties.


I approach each case with tools supported by scientific evidence, such as the exposure and response prevention (ERP) technique, and always from a close perspective, adapting the therapeutic process to each person's resources and needs.


Anxiety and related symptoms

I treat various anxiety disorders, including specific phobias, panic disorder with or without agoraphobia, generalized anxiety, psychosomatic disorders (physical symptoms linked to emotional distress), and psychological sexual dysfunctions related to anxiety.

When necessary, I apply the exposure and response prevention (ERP) technique, an effective approach supported by scientific evidence that allows you to gradually confront feared situations and reduce the impact of anxiety on your daily life.


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Stress and difficulties in managing it

When daily demands exceed your ability to respond, it's common to feel overwhelmed, have difficulty resting, experience unexplained physical ailments, or experience constant irritability. If this level of activation persists over time, stress ceases to be useful and begins to harm your emotional and physical health.

In therapy, we explore what's causing this discomfort, how it persists, and what you can do to reduce its impact. We work with effective tools, within a cognitive-behavioral approach tailored to you and supported by scientific evidence.


Addressing stress: keys and tools →
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

I work with people who live with obsessive thoughts, intrusive fears, or repetitive behaviors (mental or motor) that interfere with their well-being and daily functioning.

I specialize in treating pure OCD or OCD without visible rituals (such as relational OCD, harm OCD, existentialist OCD, superstitious OCD, among others), as well as in treating motor OCD, with observable rituals (for example, contamination OCD, checking OCD, order/symmetry OCD, or perfection OCD).

To address these cases, I use exposure and response prevention (ERP), the evidence-based treatment of choice for OCD recovery. I apply this technique individually, adapting it to each individual and each stage of the therapeutic process.

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Depression and emotional discouragement

I assist people experiencing episodes of profound sadness, apathy, loss of interest in activities they once enjoyed, a feeling of emptiness, or disconnection from their surroundings. These experiences can significantly affect mood, motivation, and daily functioning.

Using cognitive-behavioral therapy, I address these states through techniques such as behavioral activation, negative thought restructuring, and emotional skills training, all with the goal of improving psychological well-being, reconnecting with oneself, and regaining a sense of purpose.


Self-esteem and self-confidence

I treat people who live with a negative self-image, constant insecurity, excessive self-criticism, or a feeling of never being enough. These patterns can damage self-esteem, influence decisions, and affect personal relationships and emotional well-being. Using cognitive-behavioral therapy, we work to identify and challenge these limiting beliefs, strengthen self-awareness, and build a more compassionate, realistic, and healthy relationship with oneself.

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Grief and loss processes

I assist people experiencing emotionally significant losses: deaths, breakups, major changes, or transitions. Therapy offers a safe space and tools to cope with grief without urgency, validating each experience and respecting each person's pace and needs.


Couples and family therapy

I intervene in situations where emotional distress, conflict, or lack of communication create tension in relationships or family dynamics. The goal is to restore dialogue, understand the patterns that cause discomfort, and build healthier ways of relating.


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Psychological care for lawyers

Practicing law entails constant demands that can lead to stress, anxiety, or emotional exhaustion. I offer a specialized space to address these challenges with an approach tailored to the legal context.


Psychological approach in the legal profession: keys and strategies →

What is exposure and response prevention (ERP)?

 Exposure and response prevention (ERP) is a psychological technique with a solid scientific basis, especially effective in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and various anxiety disorders.

 It is part of cognitive-behavioral therapy and consists of helping the person gradually, safely, and with support confront whatever is causing them anxiety, avoiding the responses or behaviors they previously used to calm that discomfort (such as rituals, avoidance, or checking).

Exposure: This process involves exposing the individual, step by step and at their own pace, to the situations, thoughts, mental images, or sensations that cause discomfort.


Response prevention: This process helps the individual resist the urge to engage in automatic behaviors that temporarily reduce anxiety (e.g., avoiding the feared situation, escaping from it, or performing mental or physical rituals). This process allows the individual to learn that anxiety diminishes on its own over time and that they do not need to resort to behaviors that, in the long run, reinforce and maintain the discomfort.


ERP has proven to be especially useful for:


Treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in all its forms.


Addressing anxiety disorders, including: 


Specific phobias. 


Panic disorder, with or without agoraphobia. 


Generalized anxiety disorder. 


Psychosomatic complaints (physical symptoms related to emotional distress). 


Sexual dysfunctions associated with anxiety. 


In all of these cases, ERP helps to progressively reduce the impact that symptoms have on daily life, improve tolerance to distress, and restore functionality and well-being.


ERP is the most effective treatment for OCD because it works directly on the mechanisms that maintain the problem: fear avoidance and ritual performance. 

Through exposure and response prevention, the person learns to live with uncertainty and break the obsessive-compulsive cycle. 


Its effectiveness is clearly supported by numerous clinical studies, and organizations such as the American Psychiatric Association (APA), the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) in the United Kingdom, and the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) recognize it as the treatment of choice for OCD. 


In the treatment of anxiety disorders, exposure therapy, within the framework of cognitive behavioral therapy, can reduce learned fear, increase confidence in avoided situations, and recover daily functioning. 


Scientific evidence has shown that applying progressive exposure, without resorting to avoidance, significantly reduces anxiety symptoms in the medium and long term. 


The effectiveness of this approach has been supported by meta-analyses and articles published in recognized scientific journals, which recommend exposure therapy as one of the most empirically supported interventions in the treatment of various anxiety disorders.  

Where can I read more?

If you're interested in learning more about the scientific evidence supporting ERP for OCD and exposure therapy for various anxiety disorders, you can consult the following sources:

  • Recommended by the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF):

  • Recommended by the American Psychiatric Association (APA):

    Exposure and response prevention (ERP) as a first-line treatment for OCD.

  • Recommended by NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence):

    Exposure and response prevention (ERP) as the treatment of choice for OCD.

  • Evidence supported by meta-analysis:

    Exposure and response prevention (ERP) is an effective treatment for OCD.

  • Specific phobias:

    Exposure therapy as a highly effective treatment for reducing fear and avoidance.

  • Panic disorder with or without agoraphobia:

    Exposure therapy as the treatment of choice based on evidence: more effective than placebo, comparable to SSRI antidepressants, and with a lower risk of relapse.

  • Generalized anxiety:

    Cognitive-behavioral therapy, including exposure therapy, is effective for generalized anxiety.

  • Psychosomatic ailments:

    Cognitive-behavioral therapy, including exposure techniques, has been shown to moderately and sustainably reduce physical symptoms associated with emotional distress and reduce the need for medical attention.

  • Sexual dysfunctions of psychological origin:

    Cognitive-behavioral treatments that include exposure to anticipatory anxiety and behavioral exercises have demonstrated moderate to high efficacy.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How long does a session last?

    Session lengths vary depending on the type of intervention. These are typical times:

    • First individual session (adults): 60 minutes.
    • Individual sessions (adults): 45 minutes.
    • First child and adolescent session (with caregivers): 90 minutes.
    • Child and adolescent sessions: 45 minutes.
    • First couple session: 90 minutes.
    • Couple sessions: 60 minutes.
    • First family session: 90 minutes.
    • Family sessions: 60 minutes.
  • How many sessions are necessary?

    There's no fixed, pre-established number. Every person is different, and each process requires its own pace.

    After the initial interview, we'll assess your needs together and define the most appropriate approach for you.


  • Can I switch from in-person to online if I need to?

    Of course. You can alternate between in-person and online sessions depending on your availability or circumstances. The format is tailored to you.

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