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My name is Sámar Khalife Iglesias and I am a licensed psychologist, specialist in all types of identity therapy. I can accompany you in online or face-to-face sessions, in English and Spanish.

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My name is Sámar Khalife Iglesias and I am a licensed psychologist, specialist in all types of identity therapy. I can accompany you in online or face-to-face sessions, in English and Spanish.

Learn more about me

Family Therapy

In this modality, the family is treated as a whole, even if it is only one of the members who is seems to be presenting the greatest need for therapy.

Couples' Therapy

A couple creates a very important emotional bond that leads to well-being and balance when the relationship works properly.

Individual Therapy

At some point in life you may feel that there are situations that overwhelm your ability to deal with your current circumstances and do not allow you to live the life you want.

Identity Crisis

An identity crisis is a period in which the person experiences deep doubts about themselves, doubts about the meaning of existence, accompanied by feelings of emptiness, loneliness, and confusion.

Sexual Identity/ Sexuality

There is a social image of sexuality than can create a great deal of pressure and influence on us.

Cultural Identity

The concept of cultural identity has allowed us to think about how we come to recognize ourselves as competent subjects of dynamics and relationships based on specific values, customs and traditions.

How I work

In therapy I work using an integrative approach, in which I cover the following methodologies in order to provide you with the necessary tools that best suit your needs.
Systemic therapy

Systemic therapy is a therapeutic approach that is applied in the treatment of disorders conceptualized as the expression of alterations in interactions, relational styles and communication patterns of a social group. That is, to treat the system as a whole.

The goal of systemic therapy is to understand the problems that occur in the systems and to change the dynamics of communication, etc. that are produced in them to obtain a greater sense of well-being for all the members that are a part of the system.

Mindfulness-based therapy

Mindfulness is focusing our attention on the present moment. It is a process to create awareness, focusing on what is happening “here and now”, accepting it as it is, without trying to change, or evaluate anything. Its concept is a fuller connection to the present. It is a practice to strengthen our concentration on what happens within us and what surrounds us.



The goal of mindfulness is to achieve a deep state of consciousness free of judgments about our sensations, feelings or thoughts, to pay attention to what is happening inside us at all times.

Cognitive behavioral therapy

Cognitive behavioral therapy helps you become aware of unhelpful or negative thoughts so that you can visualize demanding situations more clearly and respond to them more effectively.

The main objective of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy is to help the person to solve the specific problem that has led them to the therapy and to prevent its reappearance.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment therapy emphasizes dialogue and the functional context and seeks acceptance and a non-judgmental attitude as a way to find well-being. Self-discovery and clarification of values ​​are essential elements in this type of therapy, in which the client must ask themselves and question what kind of person they want to be, what is truly valuable in their lives and what beliefs and values ​​they act upon.



It aims to create a rich and meaningful life for the client, accepting the pain that inevitably comes with it.

Therapy and self-compassion

Compassion-focused therapy helps those who struggle with shame and self-criticism that can result from early experiences of abuse or neglect. It also teaches clients to cultivate compassion and self-compassion skills, which can help regulate mood and generate feelings of security, self-acceptance, and comfort.

It helps the client develop skills such as compassion, self-compassion, and mindfulness. They are usually given assignments to practice these skills during non-session days.

Testimonials

  • Expat family that was living in Spain
    Samar is a gifted therapist who has helped my wife and I deal with and overcome marital challenges. She has also helped my wife and I on individual levels; helping us process and manage our own personal challenges. Samar is an incredibly empathetic listener and shows the highest levels of professionalism. Samar also provides practical and effective tools to help overcome individual or marital issues in a pragmatic manner. She often shares relevant documentation and literature which provides an additional channel to reference in a holistic approach to individual and collective improvement. My wife and I are very grateful to have met Samar.
  • Anonymous
    My sessions with Sámar quickly helped me to achieve my goals: learning how to set boundaries, live a more present life, and dealing with burnout. Sámar has a very effective and empathetic way of helping you understand the cause of the issues you experience, and pushes you in the right direction to reflect on them and find solutions. I could quickly confide in Sámar and never felt judged, she is really easy to talk to. I highly recommend Sámar’s services to anyone who’s looking for psychological support.

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I made it to the last prompt! #nextchapter. I al I made it to the last prompt! #nextchapter. 

I also spent a lot of time writing and rewriting this post. 

There are so many next chapters in my life to talk about!

✨Building my brand 
✨Creating my website
✨My family coming to visit
✨Getting married
✨Back to my pilates routine
✨Coffee detox for a month 

I’ll be sharing a bit more about each of these in the months to come, but I also wanted to share that: 

👩🏽‍🏫 Over the next year, I’m delving more deeply into sex therapy and sex education!

That doesn’t mean I’ll stop doing what I’m doing now- I’ll still be seeing individuals, couples and families in a therapy and counseling setting.

But ever since I finished my first human sexuality class, I knew I wanted to delve into sexuality and sex therapy. 

It has taken me 15 years to shift gears, but I hope this serves as a reminder to everyone reading, that it’s never too late to course correct and carve out a “next chapter” for yourself! 

Thanks to @thefrustratednester @diverseinthecity for inspiring the #Mayonthemove2021 challenge and these posts! (Even though I know it’s not May anymore, but I promised myself I would make it through all the prompts)
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#multiculturalidentity #identity #lebaneseboricua #brand #sextherapy #sexeducation #sexuality #coursecorrect #nevertoolate #buildingcommunity #buildingcommunityabroad #thirdculturekid #psychology #psychologistsofinstagram
#psychologistsabroad #multicultural #culturalconversations #culturaldiversity #onlinetherapy #onlinetherapyspain #expatsofcolor #mentalhealthcounseling
📚I couldn’t end the challenge without writing 📚I couldn’t end the challenge without writing about #saudade. 

❤️This is something many of us who live abroad feel often I think, whether we have a word for it in our language or not. 

❤️It represents an absence. A yearning. It’s a deep emotional state of nostalgic or profound melancholic longing for something or someone that one cares for and/or loves. 

📚When I was little my mom created a tradition of reading us a story every night.

📚This book in particular, Gypsy Folk Tales by Diane Tong, had us captivated.

📚This book, which I’m holding on to to read to my own children when they’re old enough, brings me that feeling of saudade.

📚Do you have a special book that you remember from your childhood?

Or are there any family memories that bring you saudade?
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Thanks to @thefrustratednester @diverseinthecity for inspiring the #Mayonthemove2021 challenge and these posts! (Even though I know it’s not May anymore😅)
The past 15 months have been rough. Worldwide ro The past 15 months have been rough. 

Worldwide rough.

And while there is a glimmer hope and things are improving, there is a lot of residual hurt that might arise as we move forward.

Th arrival of the coronavirus has meant a lot of difficult situations for many people.

So honestly, I’m #inspired by you.

Yes, you. 

All of you reading this and those who aren’t.

Inspired by you who are in this lived experience.

Inspired by you who lost loved ones.

Inspired by you who lost your jobs.

Inspired by you who postponed plans.

Inspired by you who weren’t able to see loved ones.

Inspired by you who went through a breakup.

Inspired by you who went through a separation or divorce.

I’m inspired by you who have been hit financially.

I’m inspired by my clients, who have shown up for themselves in moments of hardship and have grown and healed in the process.

I’m inspired by all of the therapists, coaches and mental health professionals who have been holding space for all of this hurt and pain while perhaps having a difficult time themselves.

I’m inspired by the resilience that I have seen in each of you.

I’m inspired by the courage with which you have faced and continue to face each day’s challenges.

I’m inspired by you, moving forward, step by step

Thank you for your inspiration. 

What are you inspired by?
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Thanks to @thefrustratednester @diverseinthecity for inspiring the May on the move 2021 challenge and these posts!
🧩As a psychologist and counselor, a lot of my t 🧩As a psychologist and counselor, a lot of my time revolves around the topic of #mentalhealth and #mentalhealthawareness 

🧩 But what to write about regarding mental health for the #MayontheMove2021 challenge?

🧩I would be lying if I said I wasn’t feeling a teeny tiny bit of pressure (self-imposed, of course!)

🧩So I’m going to keep it simple (I think)

🧩I’d like to talk to you about the therapeutic alliance, or therapeutic relationship.

🧩The therapeutic alliance refers to the bond between client and therapist and their mutual agreement regarding the structure and goals of therapy.

🧩In counseling and psychotherapy it is one of the most important tools for achieving positive change in the lives of clients. 

🧩While most graduate training covers how to create a therapeutic alliance, in my opinion, it is crucial for the mental health professional that you are working with to be a good fit for you. 

🧩And only you decide what a good fit for you is. 

🧩I’ve had therapists who were a great fit for me and others that were not so much. 

🧩I’ve been a great fit as a therapist for some clients and others not so much. 

🧩Either way, you can see and feel the difference.

🧩There are many ways to take care of your mental health. A lot of them have nothing to do with therapy.

🧩But if you do feel it would be helpful to work with a therapist, above all, make sure you find someone who you feel is a good fit. 

🧩What would make a therapist a good fit for you?
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Thanks to @thefrustratednester @diverseinthecity for inspiring the May on the move 2021 challenge and these posts! I also love that May on the move coincides with #mentalhealthawarenessmonth
💕So many things in life can be pleasurable, esp 💕So many things in life can be pleasurable, especially if we allow ourselves the space to let it in.

💓So today I wanted to talk about one of the most beneficial forms of pleasure- self-pleasure! 

🎆May 28th is International Masturbation Day, which has turned May into Masturbation Awareness Month.

🎆So, what’s there to celebrate?

🎆For starters, when you self-pleasure, you release adrenaline, oxytocin, endorphins and serotonin. 

💓That hormonal release is part of what can lead to these common benefits to masturbation:
✔️relieves stress
✔️sleep better
✔️boost your mood
✔️Increase sexual and physical confidence
✔️relax
✔️feel pleasure
✔️relieve cramps
✔️release sexual tension
✔️have better sex
✔️deeper understanding of your wants and needs

💕Masturbation can also be incorporated amongst couples may to explore different desires or avoid pregnancy.

💕Self-pleasuring can also helps you prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

💗Of course, this isn’t the only one of life’s #pleasures -Can you think of any others?
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Thanks to @thefrustratednester @diverseinthecity for inspiring the #Mayonthemove2021 challenge and these posts!
💃🏽I got some really good news this weekend, 💃🏽I got some really good news this weekend, which gave the urge to do some celebratory dancing! (I’ll tell you about what got me dancing next week)

💃🏽So of course when I thought about #recommended, what came to mind was: music to dance to!

💃🏽Dancing is one of my all time favorite activities, whether it’s to get my heart pumping, go out with friends, incorporate some self-care or learn a new step.

💃🏽Here are some of my favorite songs these days to “move my skeleton” (as they say in Spain):

🎶Mi Swing es Tropical-Quantic Nickodemus Ft Tempo The Candela Allstars
🎶Guavaberry- Juan Luis Guerra (or anything else by him)
🎶Pégate -Ricky Martin
🎶Lomo de Cayenas-Vicente García 
🎶Soy Yo- Bomba Estéreo 
🎶A quién le importa- Alaska y Dinarama
🎶Oye mi amor -Maná
 🎶Dura - Daddy Yankee
🎶Jerusalema - Master KG
🎶Girl Like Me - Black Eyed Peas & Shakira 

💃🏽What about you? What are your favorite songs to dance to?
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Thanks to @thefrustratednester @diverseinthecity for inspiring the #Mayonthemove2021 challenge and these posts! 

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