Born in Colombia and shaped by two decades of clinical work across continents, I am a bilingual psychologist based in Spain with a deep curiosity about how people navigate pain, change and meaning. Over more than 20 years in practice, I have worked in crisis support, international schools, corporate well-being programmes and private therapy, always drawn to the moments when someone decides they want something to genuinely change.
Now based between Valencia and Madrid, I work as an English-speaking therapist offering online therapy worldwide and in-person sessions in Spain. I work in both English and Spanish.
20+ years of Clinical Experience
I began practicing psychology in 1999, providing psychosocial support to families affected by natural disasters, work that gave me an early understanding of how people face crisis, loss and sudden disruption.
I then spent about ten years as a socio-emotional counsellor in international schools in Colombia and Germany, supporting adolescents and families from highly diverse cultural backgrounds. During that period I also led HR and teacher wellbeing programmes, which deepened my interest in burnout, professional stress and relational dynamics.
For the past decade I have maintained a private therapy practice. Since 2020 I work primarily online with clients from different countries, combining the flexibility of remote sessions with in-person work in Valencia and Madrid.
Anxiety, Burnout and Relational Trauma
Over time I began noticing recurring patterns in the people who came to therapy. Many were capable and high-functioning, yet internally felt stuck – in relationships, careers or emotional patterns that left them exhausted and disconnected from themselves.
I often work with anxiety, burnout and depression that surface when someone has been pushing forward for a long time without feeling aligned with their values or sense of purpose. I also work with people navigating psychologically abusive or narcissistic relationships – situations where understanding the dynamics is often the first step toward clarity.
My Therapeutic Approach: IFS, Logotherapy and Mindfulness
My work integrates three main frameworks:
Internal Family Systems (IFS): a model that helps clients understand the different parts of themselves that carry burdens, beliefs and emotional patterns, and develop a more compassionate relationship with those parts.
Logotherapy and Existential Analysis: developed by Viktor Frankl, this approach centres on meaning, values and purpose as the foundation of psychological wellbeing. It is particularly useful for people going through major transitions or questioning the direction of their lives.
Mindfulness: integrated throughout sessions to support emotional regulation, present-moment awareness and a steadier relationship with difficult thoughts and feelings.
Together, these approaches support clients in developing greater self-awareness, emotional regulation and clarity, at their own pace.
Therapy for Expats and International Professionals
A significant part of my work is with expatriates, internationally mobile professionals and people who have built their lives across more than one culture. Having lived and worked in Colombia, Germany and Spain, I understand firsthand the particular challenges this brings: questions of identity and belonging, the invisible weight of adaptation, and the loneliness that can come even in the most externally successful international life.
If you are an English-speaking expat in Spain or an international professional seeking online therapy, I offer a space where you do not have to explain your context from scratch.
A Therapist Who Understands Expat Life
I know what it feels like to leave your country, build a life somewhere new, and navigate the complicated emotions that come with it, because I have done it myself. Born and raised in Colombia, I have lived and worked in different countries before settling in Spain. That personal experience shapes every session. When a client tells me they feel like they do not fully belong anywhere, or that they are exhausted from constantly adapting, I do not just understand the concept. I recognize the feeling. If you are looking for a therapist in Valencia or Madrid who truly gets the expat experience, I would love to hear from you.
Being a bilingual psychologist is not just about speaking two languages. It is about understanding the emotional texture of each one. Some clients switch to Spanish when talking about their childhood and back to English when describing their daily life. Some couples speak different first languages and need a therapist who can hold space for both. I work fluently in English and Spanish and welcome clients who move between the two. Whether you are an expat, a bilingual family, or an international couple in Spain, you will never have to simplify what you feel to fit the limits of one language.
Logotherapy and the Search for Meaning
In 2022, I completed a diploma in Logotherapy and Existential Analysis affiliated with the Viktor Frankl Institute. This training deepened something I have always believed: that even in the most painful circumstances, meaning can be found, and that finding it is often the beginning of healing. Logotherapy does not tell you what your meaning should be. Instead, it helps you discover what already matters to you and how to live in closer alignment with it. I weave logotherapy into my work with clients who feel lost, empty, or disconnected from their purpose, whether that shows up as a career crisis, a life transition, or a quiet sense that something essential is missing. If you are searching for a logotherapy therapist in Spain, I would be glad to talk about whether this approach is right for you.
Your First Session
The first session lasts about 60 minutes. It is a space where you can share what brings you to therapy and ask any questions about how I work.
Starting therapy can bring doubts or uncertainty, so I focus from the beginning on creating a sense of safety and trust. I listen carefully to what is happening in your life and what feels most difficult right now.
By the end of the conversation, the goal is simply to have a clearer sense of whether this feels like the right space to begin working together.
If you are still in the early stages of figuring out how to find the right support, my guide to working with English-speaking expats in Spain covers what to look for and how the process works.
