Débora González

Overview

Débora González is a licensed clinical psychologist and researcher based in Barcelona. She combines clinical practice with academic research, focusing on prolonged and complicated grief from a constructivist psychotherapy perspective. Her work explores the therapeutic potential of psychedelic-assisted approaches in grief and post-traumatic growth.

The practitioner emphasizes integrating existential and relational dimensions within therapy to broaden clients’ perspectives and promote connection with self, others and the world.

Best for

This practitioner is best suited for individuals experiencing prolonged or complicated grief following the loss of a loved one, and for clients interested in evidence-informed approaches that integrate existential, relational and psychedelic-assisted perspectives.

• People coping with prolonged or complicated grief
• Clients seeking integrative, research-informed psychotherapeutic support

Approach

The practitioner’s approach is grounded in constructivist psychotherapy, attending to meaning-making, relational patterns and existential concerns. Therapy typically involves exploring personal narratives, attachment and relational context to support processing of grief and loss.

She integrates clinical interventions with insights from her pharmacology research into psychedelics where appropriate, emphasizing safety, preparation and integration when psychedelic-assisted approaches are considered as part of a broader care plan.

Treatment is individualized, combining psychotherapy sessions with careful assessment and collaborative planning to support therapeutic goals and ongoing recovery.

Education and Training

The practitioner holds a PhD in Pharmacology and is a licensed psychologist (Registration No.: M-35210) and General Health Psychologist. She combines clinical practice with scientific research and teaching, and has focused professionally on the study of psychedelic substances in grief processes.

Support

Clients receive structured therapeutic support throughout treatment, including assessment, session planning and follow-up. Safety and ethical practice are emphasized, with attention to preparation and integration when exploring psychedelic-assisted options, and confidentiality and professional boundaries are maintained.

The practice highlights a compassionate, evidence-informed stance and attends to the existential and relational needs of clients during bereavement and recovery processes.

Practical details

Sessions are offered at Clínica Synaptica’s Barcelona location. Appointments can be arranged via the clinic contact channels. Services are provided in English and Spanish; Catalan materials or provision is indicated on the site but language availability should be confirmed directly with the clinic. Fees and insurance acceptance are not listed on the practitioner page and should be confirmed with the clinic.

• Format: in-person (clinic-based)
• Languages: English, Spanish (Catalan indicated on site; confirm availability)

This description was generated based on information from the official website and other materials provided by the provider.