Psychology Team
Our expert team of psychologists are the key to patients finding answers to the whys and hows of their addictive patterns, what triggers them to consume and to overcoming any other mental obstacles they may face in their recovery. Individual sessions with the appointed psychologist take place twice a week and form the axis of the psychotherapeutic intervention at CITA and the journey to an addiction-free life after.
MARI CARMEN SÁNCHEZ
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST; HEAD OF PSYCHOLOGY AT CITA COMMUNITY
Specialist in Psychoanalytic Psychology (all ages).
Trained and experienced Forensic Psychologist.
Specialist in family dynamics and family mediation.
Member of the Col.legi Oficial Psicòlegs de Catalunya, nº 4273.
Member of the Spanish Federation of Associations of Psychotherapists (FEAP).
SANTIAGO GONZÁLEZ
PSYCHOLOGIST
Graduate in Psychology from the UAB (Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain).
Postgraduate in Mental Health from Blanquerna – Universitat Ramon Llull.
Certificate of Clinical Studies from the Instituto del Campo Freudiano Europa – Sección Clínica de Barcelona (SCB)/ The European Institute of the Freudian Field – Barcelona Clinical Section.
Santiago has 30 years of experience working as a Clinical Psychologist at various institutes, as well as in private practice in Barcelona and Vic.
He remains in continuous professional development including with the recent participation in a deep research work group on drug addiction and alcoholism.
ALEJANDRO CANDÓN
PSYCHOLOGIST; HEAD OF THERAPEUTIC DEPARTMENT AT CITA CLINIC
Graduate in Psychology from the University of Barcelona.
Master’s in General Health Psychology from the University of Vic.
Trained in clinical skills for addiction treatment from Yale University.
Alejandro has had extensive training at different, renowned universities in the fields of mental health, suicide prevention and psychological first aid.
He is a member of the Clinical Psychology section of the Colegio Oficial de Psicólogos de Catalunya, as well as of the GT of Addictive Behaviors.
MARTA CUTCHET – currently on Maternity Leave
PSYCHOLOGIST / SOCIOTHERAPIST
Degree in Psychology from the Autonomous University of Barcelona. Postgraduate in Clinical Psychopathology from the UB and Master in Personal Development and Leadership from the UB. She has a master’s degree in Neurolinguistics and Ericksonian Approaches, has completed training in Brief Strategic Therapy and Systemic Family Therapy along with other complementary studies related to breathing, yoga, emotional regulation and theatre.
She has more than 17 years of experience in the field of drug addiction in CITA Clinics, carrying out individual and group therapy.
IMAD SAMADI
PSYCHOLOGIST
Graduate in Psychology from the University of Barcelona.
Imad has previously worked as an associate lecturer and project co-ordinator at the University of Barcelona and as a psychologist at the Psicosedna Psychology Centre.
MARILENA WIESLER
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Bachelor’s in Clinical Psychology from Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia, Madrid. Bachelor’s in Law (LLB) from the University of Bucharest along with a Master’s in International Relations.
ACT Therapist (US) Equine Assisted Psychotherapy – EAGALA (US).
Trained psychosomatic/yoga therapist (INDIA).
Marilena will soon also be awarded a Master’s in Clinical Psychopathology by the University of Paris 8.
XAVIER CARDONA
Studying for a Master’s Degree in General Health Psychology at Ramon Llull University.
XAVIER ESPINOSA
PSYCHOLOGIST
Graduate in Psychology and specialist in addictions. Borderline Personality Disorder expert.
Xavi is a psychologist from Mataró and has more than 15 years of experience in addictions, mental health and various capacities. He is currently coordinating the Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) unit on an inpatient basis, under the supervision of Dr. Fàbregas and Dr. Gasol.
ANNA FERRÀNDIZ
PSYCHOLOGIST
Graduate in Psychology from the Universitat Ramon Llull, Barcelona, Spain.
SPECIALIST IN NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND EATING DISORDERS
Master in Systemic Family Therapy, Hospital de Sant Pau i de la Santa Creu, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain.
Postgraduate in Family Interventions and Primary Health Care. Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain
MARCO MASIP
PSYCHOLOGIST
Graduate in Psychology from the University of Barcelona, Spain.
Specialist in eating disorders.
Expert in addiction to new technologies and author of the book DESCONECT@
Guest lecturer and workshop conductor at CITA.
