The city of Gijón, also known as Xixón in Asturian , is a municipality located in the coastal area of the Principality of Asturias, which has a population of over 270,000 inhabitants, and represents the most populous city in the autonomous community.

This town is located 30 kilometres from Oviedo and 25 kilometres from Avilés, forming part of the well-known Cantabrian coast. Its attraction as a coastal town makes it a city with tourist activity, mainly in the summer months, which makes it a municipality with a wide range of services and hotel complexes.

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The 10 most valued child psychologists in Gijón

In Gijón you can find a wide range of psychologists specialised in child psychology , but sometimes it is complicated to choose the most suitable psychologist for us or for our children.

In the following article you will find the 10 most recommended child psychologists in the city of Gijón.

1. Christian Zanon

Christian Zanon is a graduate of the Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca, has completed a Master’s degree in Neuropsychology at the same organization, and is an International Doctor from the University of Burgos.

This psychologist is a specialist in child and adult psychotherapy, as well as an expert in EMDR therapy and neuropsychology. Throughout his career as a psychologist, he has treated patients with anxiety disorders, low self-esteem situations and phobias.

  • Christian Zanon’s practice is located at the Zanon Center for Psychology, which offers online therapy.

2. Arcadio Río Rodríguez

Arcadio Río has a degree in Psychology from the University of Oviedo, a Master’s degree in Family and Couple’s Therapy from CICOM, and is a Psychologist specializing in Clinical Psychology from the University of Oviedo and the Ministry of Education.

He is a specialist in the treatment of disorders in children and adolescents, having treated anxiety and depression disorders, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorders, and addictions to alcohol, tobacco and other substances.

  • The office of its centre, Psiquiastur, is located in Calle Celestino Junquera 2 (Plaza San Miguel) (office 45), Gijón.

3. Esmeralda G. Chumillas

Esmeralda G. Chumillas has a degree in Psychology from the University of Murcia, a Master’s degree in Neuropsychology from the Autonomous University of Barcelona, and a Master’s degree in Clinical Speech Therapy Applied to Brain Damage from ISEP.

This psychologist is a specialist in child neuropsychology and cognitive stimulation, having treated patients affected by dysgraphia, cognitive impairment, or different degrees of dyslexia.

  • Esmeralda G. Chumillas’ practice is located in the city of Gijón.

4. Sara P. Lorenzo

Sara P. Lorenzo has a degree in Psychology and specializes in the field of anxiety disorders, depression disorders and psychological intervention for patients affected by various disorders.

Throughout his career he has treated patients affected by autism spectrum disorder, also known as ASD, relationship problems, and different types of phobias.

  • Sara P. Lorenzo’s office is located at Calle Fuente del Real, 5, Gijón.

5. María Jiménez Alonso

María Jiménez has a degree in Psychology and is a great expert in cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, as well as being a specialist in transactional analysis.

The main psychopathologies he has treated throughout his professional career are anxiety disorders, depression disorders, and sexual and couple’s disorders. In addition, he has also treated cases of dyslexia and hypoactive sexual desire.

  • María Jiménez’s office is located at 94 Avenida de la Costa (Entlo. A), Gijón.

6. Elena Apalategui Villar

Elena Apalategui has a degree in Psychology from the University of Deusto and has worked as a clinical psychologist at the Crownsville Hospital Center in Maryland, United States.

This excellent psychologist is also a specialist in clinical psychology, neuropsychology and child psychology, having treated disorders in children and adolescents such as dyslexia, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD, and situations of low self-esteem.

  • Elena Apalategui’s office is located in the Covadonga Clinic, at 47 Dr. Aquilino Hurlé Street (opposite staircase 14), Gijón.

7. Juan Antonio Álvarez García

Juan Antonio Álvarez has a degree in Psychology and more than 23 years of experience in the field of clinical psychology. He is also a specialist in adolescent psychotherapy and family therapy.

Throughout his career as a psychologist, he has treated patients affected by grief situations, phobias and addictions to alcohol, tobacco and other substances.

  • Juan Antonio Álvarez’s office is located at Calle Méndez Valdés, 3 2ºD, Gijón.

8. Gema Ortiz

Gema Ortiz has a degree in Psychology from the University of Deusto and specialises in General Health Psychology and the treatment of disorders in children and adolescents.

Throughout his professional career, he has treated patients affected by dyslexia, learning disabilities and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD.

  • Gema Ortiz’s office is located in La Calzada Street, Gijón.

9. Isabel González López-Fombona

Isabel González has a degree in Psychology and specializes in the treatment of depression and dementia through acceptance and commitment therapy, among other third generation techniques.

Among the psychological disorders that he has treated the most are panic disorders, phobias and bullying, also known as bullying. In addition, he has also treated cases of anxiety disorders and depression.

  • Isabel Gonzalez’s office is located in Luanco Street, 2-4 bajo, Gijon.

10. Eva Martín de la Rosa

Eva Martín has a degree in Psychology and is a great expert in Clinical Psychology, EMDR Therapy and Sports Psychology, having treated different types of disorders in children and adolescents.

The diseases he has treated most are related to depression, anxiety disorders and addiction to different types of substances such as alcohol and tobacco.

  • Eva Martín has her practice located in the well-known Libertad Street, 4-1º, Gijón.