Psychology
Psychology is the science that studies the mind and human behaviour, helping to understand and manage the emotions, thoughts and behaviours that affect everyday life. Psychological therapy is not only suitable for treating emotional disorders, but is also an effective tool for dealing with stress, anxiety, family conflicts, improving self-esteem and enhancing personal development.
At Miraverde Medical Centre, we offer a professional and personalised approach to help you overcome emotional difficulties and improve your overall wellbeing. Our specialist Alejandra Greifemberg Divotti, a graduate in Psychology from the UNED, has a solid background and extensive experience in educational, family and social psychology, with a special focus on adolescence and family dynamics.
If you are looking for a psychologist in Costa Adeje, in our centre you will find a safe and trustworthy space where you will receive professional guidance and support. Psychological therapy will allow you to develop tools to face life's challenges with greater balance and well-being. Schedule your consultation and take the first step towards your personal and emotional growth.
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What is psychotherapy?
Psychotherapy, or psychological therapy, uses specific techniques to help people understand and modify the behaviours, thoughts and emotions that cause distress. This professional process aims to improve the overall well-being of the patient, both mentally and physically.
Benefits of seeing a psychologist
- Improve the quality of life through healthy habits and disease prevention.
- Strengthen personal relationships through social and communication skills.
- Develop cognitive skills such as memory, attention and reasoning.
- Solving concrete problems with coping and decision-making strategies.
- Managing emotions through emotional education and regulation techniques.
- Maximising personal potential through self-awareness and planning.
- Adapt to major changes with personal resources and a positive outlook.
- Addressing past traumas in order to understand and assimilate them.
- Increase self-awareness and the connection between thought, emotion and behaviour.
- Encourage personal growth: self-esteem, positive attitude, values and commitment.
What does a psychologist do?
The psychologist acts as an emotional and mental "coach," helping people develop their strengths and overcome limitations. Psychological therapies typically follow a structured process:
- Initial assessment: Identification of needs and problems.
- Goal setting: Defining clear goals.
- Feedback: Explanation of findings and action plan.
- Psychological intervention: Application of techniques adapted to the patient.
- Follow-up: Monitoring progress.
- Closure: Conclusion of therapy upon achieving objectives.
Types of psychological intervention
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy: Based on scientific evidence, useful for treating emotional and behavioral problems.
- Systemic therapy: Addresses the dynamics of relationships and communication in the systems surrounding the person (family, couple, etc.).
When to see a psychologist?
- Emotional instability: Improves self-control and emotional regulation.
- Low self-esteem or personal insecurity.
- Vital stagnation: Difficulties in relationships, work or personal projects.
- Traumas or significant changes: Adaptation and positive coping.
- Grief processes: Developing resilience.
- Adaptation problems: Family, school or environmental changes.
- Difficulties in childhood or adolescence: Behavioral problems, shyness, self-esteem, or learning.
- Family conflicts: Relationship between parents and children, jealousy between siblings, among others.
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