About
Paula Gaminde Alzamora
Licensed General Health Psychologist in Spain (official registration no. 23,498). Below is a structured summary of my background, training, and areas of work, based on verified professional materials authorised for this website.
Licensed General Health Psychologist (Spain) · Official registration no. 23,498 (Catalonia)
Barcelona · Esplugues de Llobregat
I work with emotional and relational difficulties, couples issues, anxiety, mood disorders, self-esteem, emotional dependency, grief, family conflict, and challenges linked to emotional regulation. My approach is integrative, combining clinical rigour, relational sensitivity, and tailoring to each person’s needs.
I offer sessions in Spanish, Catalan, and English for both local and international clients, with experience in private practice, psychology centres, collaborating insurers, and psychological support services in crisis contexts.
Areas of specialisation
- Individual psychotherapy for adults and young adults.
- Couples therapy and relational difficulties.
- Anxiety, life crises, and emotional regulation.
- Emotional dependency, self-esteem, and personal boundaries.
- Mood disorders and persistent psychological distress.
- Family conflict and attachment patterns.
- Grief, loss, and adaptation processes.
- Psychological support for international and expatriate clients.
- Bilingual and multicultural psychological care.
- ADHD, learning difficulties, and behavioural problems.
Professional experience
MOOD Psychology — Barcelona, Spain
Clinical psychologist / Licensed General Health Psychologist
2023 – Present
Psychological care for private patients and those referred by collaborating insurers. Clinical work in Spanish, Catalan, and English with adults, couples, and families. Integrative approach to emotional and relational issues, anxiety, mood, life crises, and attachment-related difficulties.
Atención Psicológica Integral — APSI, Barcelona, Spain
Clinical psychologist / Licensed General Health Psychologist
2014 – Present
Individual, family, and couples psychotherapy in Spanish and English. Assessment, intervention, and follow-up for patients with emotional, relational, and family difficulties. Coordination with the clinical team; care for private patients and those referred by partner organisations.
Tu Espacio Psicológico — TEP, Barcelona, Spain
Clinical psychologist
2019 – 2023
Individual, family, and couples psychological care. Intervention for emotional difficulties, anxiety, self-esteem, family conflict, and relational issues. Clinical work in Spanish and English.
CLINICUM — Barcelona, Spain
Psychologist, COVID-19 emergency support service
2020
Telephone psychological support for insured clients during the COVID-19 lockdown. Brief intervention for distress, anxiety, isolation, uncertainty, and adaptation difficulties related to the health emergency.
Eating Disorders Institute — ITA, Barcelona, Spain
Tutor and research assistant — eating disorders project
2010 – 2011
Psychoeducational groups for patients with eating disorders. Participation in research on eating disorders and cognitive impairment.
Pacific Asian Counseling Services — Los Angeles, CA, USA
Clinical Psychologist / Marriage and Family Therapy Specialist
2009 – 2010
Clinical work in community mental health services. Clinical assessment, individual, family, and couples psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and bilingual/bicultural care. Culturally sensitive clinical work with a diverse population.
ParkHill School — Woodland Hills, CA, USA
Trainee therapist / Child and adolescent group interventions
2008 – 2009
Design and delivery of psychoeducational groups for children and adolescents with varied educational and emotional needs. Interventions on anger management, social skills, grief, loss, and adolescent themes.
Family Counseling Center – Phillips Graduate Institute — Encino, CA, USA
Trainee therapist / Family Therapy programme
2007 – 2008
Individual, family, child, and group psychotherapy in English and Spanish. Telephone intervention for urgent clinical needs, genograms, progress notes, and psychological assessments.
Child and Adolescent Community Mental Health Centre — CSMIJ, Barcelona, Spain
Trainee therapist / Child and adolescent therapy
2003
Clinical placement in child and adolescent community mental health.
Education and postgraduate training
Pepperdine University, Graduate School of Education and Psychology — Los Angeles, California
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy
2008
Cumulative GPA: 4.0/4.0
Marymount Manhattan College — New York, USA
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Magna Cum Laude
2004
Minor in Sociology. Cumulative GPA: 3.8/4.0
Official College of Psychologists of Catalonia
Licensed General Health Psychologist (Spain)
2010
Fundació ADANA
Postgraduate diploma: ADHD, learning disorders, and behavioural problems
2020
International House — London, United Kingdom
Spanish–English translation course
2011
Academia PERSEVER
Preparation for the PIR examination (Spain)
Languages
- Spanish: native language.
- Catalan: native language.
- English: native language.
- French: intermediate level.
Memberships and recognition
- Board of Behavioral Sciences — MFT Intern, California. 2009 – Present.
- California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists — Member. 2006 – Present.
- American Psychological Association — Member. 2002 – 2004.
- Dean’s List — Marymount Manhattan College. 2001 – 2004.
Additional information
- Private practice in Barcelona and online sessions. Experience with local and international clients. Own vehicle.
- Personal interests: skiing, padel, cycling, and sport in general.
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