I am Alex
I am a Doctor of Psychology, psychologist, individual and couples psychotherapist, and mindfulness instructor with 19 years of experience.
I AM PASSIONATE ABOUT...
I am passionate about helping expats and internationals through the process of settling into a new life, supporting them as they navigate the changes and emotions that come with it. I also enjoy working with couples going through a time of crisis, helping them to reconnect and rebuild a safe and strong foundation for their relationship.
A little about me
I am also a foreigner in Germany
Living far from home is transformative. I have lived in Mexico, Spain, and now Germany, and each move has been a profound learning experience: building a home from scratch, communicating in another language, and finding a sense of belonging in unexpected places. These experiences allow me to help individuals and couples who, like you and me, are reinventing themselves far from their place of origin, helping them to reconnect with themselves, adapt, and build a meaningful life. → Individual therapy.
A personal and professional journey
My interest in psychology was born from my own psychoanalytic process at the age of 18, which awakened my curiosity about emotions, bonds and the human mind. Studying psychology and training as a psychoanalyst was a natural step. Over time, I integrated cognitive-behavioural, humanistic and systemic approaches, expanding my ‘toolbox’ and adapting therapy sessions to each person and process.
Integrative therapy and relationships
Today, I work from an integrative approach, combining psychoanalysis, cognitive-behavioural therapy, humanism, a systemic perspective and mindfulness. I also specialise in couples therapy, especially in multicultural contexts, where living abroad has shown me the complexity and beauty of relationships in changing environments.
Teaching, researching and practising
I was a university professor and completed a PhD on body image, depression and obsessive disorders. Today I teach Mindfulness and MBSR, combining teaching with my therapeutic practice. I have also designed courses that allow you to learn how to take care of your mind and provide you with tools for your emotional and mental well-being.→ Courses
My day to day
I nourish myself with meditation, yoga and spirituality, practices that bring calm and self-awareness to my life and work.
MY THERAPEUTIC APPROACH
I believe deeply in the power of the human encounter. Being a therapist is not only a profession, but a way of life. Listening, accompanying, supporting... and also being present with authenticity. I am here to walk with you, in your process, at your pace, respecting your history and your times.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Qualifications
2016 - Doctor in Psychology - Universidad de las Américas, CDMX
2008 - Master's Degree in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy - Instituto de Estudios de Postgrado Sociedad Psicoanalítica de México, CDMX
2006 - Bachelor's Degree in Psychology - Universidad Iberoamericana, CDMX
Certifications and Affiliations
➤ 2025 - Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples - ICEEFT, Spain
➤ 2022 - Heilpraktikerin für Psychotherapie
➤ 2022 – Collaborative and Narrative Therapy – Grupo Campos Elíseos CDMX
➤ 2021 - Berufsverband Deutscher Psychologinnen und Psychologen e.V.
➤ 2019- Mindfulness for stress reduction - Brown University, USA.
Experience
➤ January 2006 - at the moment – Psychologist + individual and couples therapist
➤ October 2019 - June 2021 - Feelgood management - E.CA in Berlin
➤ January 2014 - December 2017 - Psychotherapist and Supervisor - Hospital Psiquiátrico Juan N. Navarro y Fray Bernardino- CDMX and Casa Hogar "Casa Margarita"
➤ January 2014 - December 2017 - Professor of Psychology at Universidad de las Americas CDMX
Publications
➤ Carmona, A (2016). Test del Complejo de Adonis en Deportistas.19 Escalas de Evaluación Psicológica. Mexico
Specialisations
➤ Depression and Burn out
➤ Couples problems
➤ Stress management
➤ Difficulties related to immigration
➤ Anxiety and phobia
➤ Low self-esteem
➤ Personal growth and development
➤ Eating disorders
➤ Couples counseling
My Services: