Dr Patricia Parrales

Registered Clinical Psychologists

“Dr. Parrales is a clinical psychologist and therapist who provides therapy & counseling by online video to Spanish speaking population.”

About Me

Dr. Parrales is a compassionate clinical psychologist dedicated to supporting Spanish-speaking individuals. Through secure online video, she creates a comfortable and confidential space for therapy and Counseling. Clients seeking culturally sensitive care will find a welcoming environment to explore challenges and build resilience. She helps people navigate their concerns from anywhere, making valuable support accessible.

Approach

That sense of safety shapes how sessions unfold: we move at a steady, collaborative pace, naming immediate concerns and setting small, practical steps. From Quito I work in Spanish through secure video sessions, blending brief skill-building, narrative reflection, and family or couple-focused moves when needed, with simple between-session prompts to keep progress steady. People juggling anxiety, mood or relationship strains — including LGBTQI+ clients and families — often find this down-to-earth, paced approach helpful.

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Basic Information

Quito, Ecuador

Services

Services Offered:

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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
Learn more about Online Therapy

Works With:

•Couples
•Families
•Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Behaviour or Conduct Issues
Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Family Issues
Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.
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LGBTQI+ Support
The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.
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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
Learn more about Online Therapy
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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

Professional Title:

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Registered Clinical Psychologists
A psychologist registered with a regulatory body to independently assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions.

Qualifications

University of San Gregorio de Portoviejo

Registrations

Mental Health Therapy; Mental Health Counseling

Clinical Psychologist; Therapist

Service Area

Online throughout...

In-person & Online

Quito, Pichincha

Ecuador