Psychology Blog from Santa Cruz de la Sierra

Practical resources on anxiety, relationships, parenting and emotional well-being, with a clinical approach and local context.

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Is My Relationship Over? How to Tell a Crisis from a Worn-Out Relationship

Not every crisis is an ending, and not every ending announces itself with a crisis. Criteria to tell them apart and what couples therapy can offer.

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My partner won't go to therapy: what to do, and whether going alone helps

When one of you wants couples therapy and the other doesn't. Why your partner refuses, what doesn't work to convince them, and what happens if you start on your own.

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Overcoming infidelity as a couple: what to do and when to get help

What to do in the first weeks after infidelity, what predicts whether a couple gets through it, and when therapy really helps.

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We Argue About Everything: Why the Same Fight Keeps Coming Back and How to Break the Cycle

When every conversation ends in a fight, you're almost never arguing about what you think you are. What keeps the cycle going and what interrupts it.

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How to know if your psychologist is licensed in Bolivia (and why there's nowhere to check online)

In Bolivia there is no public registry where you can check whether a psychologist is licensed: neither the Ministry of Health and Sports nor the professional colleges offer a search tool, and they don't answer inquiries

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Psychologist for Teenagers in Santa Cruz, Bolivia: When to Seek Help and How to Start

Signs that a teenager needs psychological help, what therapy looks like between ages 13 and 17 at the practice in Santa Cruz (in person or online), who provides it, what it costs and how to take the first step.

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How Much Does Online Therapy Cost in Bolivia? Understanding Psychologist Fees

How much a psychology session costs in Santa Cruz and across Bolivia, what explains the price differences, what the full process costs and what to do if the fee is more than you can afford.

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Anxiety

How to manage anxiety and stress in uncertain times

In uncertain times, it's normal to feel anxiety and stress. In this guide you'll find practical, psychology-based strategies to regain your balance: acknowledging your emotions, building healthy routines, relaxation

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Anxiety

How we work and what you can expect from your therapy process

At the practice founded by Junisse Montaño, a clinical psychologist in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, we explain how we work (a CBT approach), what a session and your first meeting are like, and the in-person and online options

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Depression

How to overcome depression: types, symptoms and treatment guide

Learn about the types of depression, their biological causes and how to overcome it. An up-to-date clinical guide to MDD, dysthymia and anxiety to help you seek professional support.

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Anxiety

Anxiety: what it is, its symptoms and how to treat it with professional help

Anxiety and stress can intensify in uncertain times. Discover practical psychological strategies to regain calm and strengthen your emotional well-being.

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How do I know if I need to see a psychologist? 10 clear signs

Not sure whether you should see a psychologist? 10 clear signs that it's time to seek professional help, how to tell everyday distress from distress that needs treatment, and what to do about it in Santa Cruz de la

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