Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Aldo Palligas
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Aldo Palligas
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Psychotherapy provided by Aldo Palligas, a licensed certified Clinical Psychologist specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (also known as CBT). Additionally, Aldo Palligas is certified in Psychological First Aid protocol (PAP-ABCDE) from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Aldo Palligas is a working mental health professional who is certified and registered as a clinical psychologist and health care provider by the Ministry of Health (MINSAL) and the Chilean Superintendence of Health in Chile. Aldo Palligas is a US citizen, his native language is english and he spent most of his childhood in the United states with his parents who are also US citizens.
Aldo Palligas provides psychotherapy for adults and young adults (age 18+ and over).
The first phase of Psychotherapy consists of 3 clinical diagnostic interview sessions to identify the client's symptoms, problems and the most appropriate treatments for the client’s condition. The initial three clinical interview sessions are not considered treatment sessions. In the third session Aldo will recommendations on the specific treatment(s) modalities that you most suit you needs specific needs in order to treat your condition along with defining therapeutic objectives for the treatment that will be agreed upon and discussed together. In the event that the patient were to present indicators of a psychological and/or psychiatric disorder, the patient will be asked to schedule a consultation with a physician or psychiatrist.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
According to scientific evidence and research, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has proven to be one of the most highly effective psychotherapeutic modalities for treating a wide range of psychological problems including depression, anxiety disorders, alcohol and drug use problems, marital problems, eating disorders, and severe mental illnesses. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy is a type of psychological treatment that focuses on modifying dysfunctional thought and behavioral patterns as well as learning better coping and problem-solving skills and interpersonal skills. The number of sessions will depend on the diagnosis or disorder and the level of the person's commitment to treatment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for the treatment of a wide variety of psychological problems. Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy is not the same as Freudian psychoanalytic therapy. Although Cognitive Behavioral Therapy does give emphasis to the patient/therapist as a psychotherapeutic tool, it is mainly oriented towards the achievement of specific therapeutic goals for the improvement of the person's mental health, functioning and quality of life.
Psychotherapy treatments with Aldo Palligas:
Aldo Palligas offers specific psychological treatments according to the reason for consultation and the consultant's diagnosis. The modality of therapy is determined based on a clinical evaluation of the level of complexity of each case. In the first session a treatment commitment agreement must be signed. Psychotherapy sessions have a duration of 50 minutes.
There are three types of treatment that work as structured programs designed exclusively for the treatment of the patient's specific problem.
-Brief Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy Treatment: has a duration of approximately 3 months (16-20 sessions) with sessions once a week, and are considered treatments for containment and emotional assistance for specific situations of mild severity.
-Medium Term Treatment: has a duration of approx. 6 months with 1 or 2 sessions per week and are considered treatments for psychological problems of mild to moderate severity.
-Long Term Treatment: has a duration of approx. 1 year or more with 1 or 2 sessions per week and are treatments for personality traits or dysfunctional emotional or behavioral patterns, or for assistance in case of psychological or psychiatric disorder of medium or high severity (high severity is usually more than 2 years and with interdisciplinary work with psychiatrist and/or others). Aldo will determine in each specific case the type of treatment the patient requires, the number of weekly sessions and the duration of the treatment.
Payment Methods for Psychotherapy Treatments: Payment must made by bank wire transfer within at least 24 hours before the scheduled session and the transfer receipt must be sent to the following e-mail: info@aldopalligas.com. The session will not be held if it has not been paid in advance. If the client arrives late, he/she/they will be attended only for the remaining time of his/her/their scheduled session. If the client is unable to attend to a scheduled session, he/she/they must give at least 24 hour notice.
If the patient does not give notice of the reason for his/her/their absence for two consecutive sessions, it will be understood that he/she/they has abandoned the treatment and his/her/their clinical file will be closed. There are no refunds offered for absences to scheduled session.
Psychotherapy sessions have a duration of 50 minutes starting from the scheduled time. Any form of taping or recording is strictly prohibited during the session on behave of the client. No refund policy: on scheduling sessions the client agrees and understands that there are no refunds for paid sessions for any reason whatsoever. Before starting the treatment, the client is required to sign an informed consent based upon the therapeutic contractual agreements previously discussed.
Aldo Palligas´s Certifications:
-Diploma in Personality Disorders: Current Perspectives and Clinical Tools at the School of Psychology of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
-Certification of theoretical competence in Psychological First Aid according to protocol PAP-ABCDE®, version PAP-ABCDE®/200406. School of Medicine of the Pontificia Universidad Católica.
-Diploma in Couples Therapy. 160 accredited hours.
-International Diploma in Clinical Sexology. 240 accredited hours. Approved with Highest Distinction.
-Specialization in Integral affirmative therapy for LGBTQIANB+ people.
-Certification in Therapeutic Mindfulness Techniques for Stress Management
-International Workshop: “LGBT+ Psychotherapy: an affirmative clinical vision of psychotherapy with sexual, gender and relationship diversity (DSGR)” Diego Portales University, School of Psychology.
-Conversatory: “Sexaffectivity and Masculinities”. Diego Portales University, School of Psychology.
-International Course: “Selected topics in personality disorders”. (10 sessions). 25 certified academic hours. Conducted by IPEP in conjunction with IAEPD and the Chilean Institute of Personality Disorders.
-International Course: “Selected topics in personality disorders”. (10 sessions). 25 certified academic hours. Conducted by IPEP in conjunction with IAEPD and the Chilean Institute of Personality Disorders.
-Frank Yeomans Masterclass: “Updates in differential diagnosis between Borderline Personality Disorder and Narcissistic Personality Disorder.
-Differential diagnosis between personality disorder and bipolar affective disorder”. TFP Chile Group. Conducted by Psychiatrist Dr. Otto Kernberg.
-6th Conference on Severe Personality Disorders” by Psychiatrist Dr. Otto Kernberg, TFP Chile and Universidad de Valparaíso.
-International Seminar: Borderline Personality Disorder: Lived experience, advances in research, detection and contemporary approaches. Carried out by Universidad Diego Portales, School of Psychology.
-Course: “Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): A Therapy for Patients with Borderline Personality Disorder”.
-Course: “Cognitive Stimulation of Older Adults for professionals”. Adolfo Ibáñez University.
-Course: “Cognitive Behavioral Treatment of Social Anxiety in Adolescence”. Ikastola Institute.
- Course: Positive Psychology: cultivating well-being in times of crisis. Adolfo Ibáñez University.
Obtained Psychology Degree with Highest Distinction. Diego Portales University.
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- PRICE OF INITIAL CONSULTATION PAYMENT BY BANK TRANSFER: $35.000 CLP or $50 US dollars for each session. Ask for bank details for payment by WhatsApp: +56976597630. The session is officially scheduled only when the bank transfer is made and confirmed. Payment must be made within 60 minutes from the time of the request. After that time if payment has not been received, the hour will be offered to the next person who requests it.
- •PRICE OF TREATMENT SESSION PAYMENT BY BANK TRANSFER: $35.000 CLP or $50 US dollars for each session. Request bank details for payment by WhatsApp: +56976597630. In cases of diagnosis with mid to high level of severity, two sessions per week may be required (8 to 10 sessions per month).
- PRICE EMERGENCY SESSION: $50.000 CLP or $70 US dollars for each session performed outside working hours (Monday to Friday 10am to 9pm), weekends, holidays, or requested the same day. The emergency session is only offered remotely by Googlemeet videocall. Request bank details for payment by WhatsApp: +56976597630. Payment of the session must be made by bank wire transfer in advance at the time of requesting the emergency time (within 10 minutes from the time of requesting the session).
- PAYPAL PAYMENT PRICE IN DOLLARS for international clients outside Chile only in dollars: $50 USD.