Having a reference psychology center in the neighborhood is important. The possibility of going to a nearby place not only makes it easier to go to therapy; it also helps to consolidate the patient’s commitment to the treatment. In other words, it is something that strengthens therapeutic adherence.

In this article we will review the best psychologists in Vallcarca , a district in the north of Barcelona that has interesting options when it comes to consulting.

The best psychologists in Vallcarca

Below you will find a selection of psychotherapy professionals working in the northern part of the district of Gràcia, in the area of Vallcarca. In each case, their main characteristics are specified in terms of their academic and professional career.

You can contact the professional you think can best suit your case, and make an appointment today.

1. Marisa Parcerisa Carenas

Marisa Parcerisa is a General Health Psychologist and Director of the Vallcarca Psychology Centre Psicotools . She has a degree in Psychology from the University of Barcelona, and among her specialisations we find intervention in learning difficulties and intervention in eating disorders. On the other hand, she is also an EMDR therapist level I (for interventions in the child and youth field) and level II (for adults).

This psychologist offers psychotherapy to all ages, so it is a good option for those who are looking for psychologists in Vallcarca who can perform child or adult therapy.

The Psicotools centre, which Marisa attends to, is located on Avinguda de Vallcarca 196, between the Penitents and Vallcarca stops. To see her contact details, click here.

2. Maria Garau Rolandi

María Garau has a degree in Psychology from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, and specializes in Neuropsychology . She has a Master’s degree in Clinical Neuropsychology for Children and Adults from the Autonomous University of Barcelona and a Master’s degree in Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, also from the UAB.

Much of his work focuses on identifying and intervening in learning disabilities and the rehabilitation of people in cases of brain damage. On the other hand, she is responsible for the Neuropsychology Area of the psychology centre Psicotools, as well as collaborating with the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya as a consultant.

3. Elena Estrada Torres

Elena has a degree in Psychology from the Universitat Ramón Llull, and also has a Master’s degree in Clinical and Health Psychology from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid and a Postgraduate degree in School Speech Therapy and Psychoeducational Intervention in Special Education (Universidad Antonio de Nebrija), among other specializations.

On the other hand, works with both adult and minor patients , adapting the type of intervention to each age group.

You will find her with the rest of her team in her office at Passeig de Sant Gervasi number 70.

4. Silvia Moreno

Silvia has a degree in psychology from the University of Barcelona, and bases her work on the principles of cognitive-behavioral therapy. On the other hand, she adapts her work depending on the needs to be attended: therapy to individual patients, couples or families.

Relationship problems, addictions, low self-esteem, eating disorders… the most frequent behavioural and psychological disorders have a way of being combated under the supervision of this psychologist.
You will find his office at Carrer d’Escipió, 6, between the Vallcarca and Lesseps Metro stops.

5. Victoria Montoro Blajot

Victoria has a degree in Psychology from the University of Barcelona and a degree in Pedagogy from the Ramon Llull University. She also holds a Master’s degree in child and adolescent clinical psychology from the Instituto Superior de Estudios Psicológicos (ISEP) and a Master’s degree in intervention in learning difficulties (ISEP), among other specialized degrees.

Due to his perspective based on both psychology and pedagogy, on the one hand, and his work with children and adolescents, he is able to provide in consultation effective solutions to the problems that young people usually have .

Victoria Montoro Blajot is responsible for the Psychopedagogy Area at Psicotools, in Avinguda de Vallcarca 196.

How to find the best psychotherapy professionals?

If you are interested in knowing some of the main keys to choosing the psychologist who best suits what you are looking for, both in Vallcarca and elsewhere, it is good to take into account several selection criteria that will serve you on most occasions. In particular, you should focus on the fact that these people who offer psychotherapy or psychological advice meet several minimum requirements that guarantee their professionalism.

  • You can find these tips in the article “How to find a psychologist for therapy: 7 tips”