Juan Paris
Overview
Juan Paris is a medical doctor and psychiatrist based in Barcelona who integrates trauma-informed psychiatric care with contemplative and psychedelic-informed approaches. The clinician combines a background in general and child & adolescent psychiatry with training in psychedelic integration and augmented psychotherapy to support preparation for, accompaniment through, and integration after expanded states of consciousness.
Juan’s practice supports people with histories of migration, survivors of violence and those facing complex trauma in diverse cultural contexts.
Best for
This provider is best suited for adults and young people seeking psychiatric and psychotherapeutic support that includes preparation and integration for psychedelic experiences, particularly those with trauma histories, migration-related concerns, or survivors of violence. They are also suitable for people participating in clinical trials or research involving psychedelic compounds.
- Clients with PTSD or complex PTSD
- People experiencing depression or anxiety
- Migrants and survivors of violence seeking culturally informed care
Approach
The clinician’s approach combines medical psychiatric assessment and psychotherapy with psychedelic-informed integration practices. Treatment typically involves preparatory sessions to set intention and context, supportive integration sessions after experiences, and ongoing psychotherapy where indicated.
Techniques are adapted to individual needs and may include mindfulness, breathwork, journaling, meditation, dialectical elements and trauma-focused interventions. Sessions emphasize meaning-making, values integration and fostering flexible coping strategies so that insights from expanded states can be folded into daily life.
The practice also participates in research and clinical trial models of psilocybin and 5-MeO-DMT treatments, and the clinician integrates learnings from these therapeutic models into clinical work where appropriate.
Education and Training
- Medical Doctor, Specialized in General Psychiatry and Children & Adolescent
Psychiatry - University Degree in Philosophy
- Psychedelic Integration Therapist, MIND Foundation in BERLIN
- Psychedelic Augmented Psychotherapist (finalizing in September, pending certification)
- Therapist for clinical trial models of Psilocybin and 5-MeO-DMT based treatments
- Trauma-Focused CBT, Anna Freud Centre
Support
Clients receive structured preparation and integration support, with attention to safety, cultural context and trauma-informed boundaries. The clinician emphasizes confidentiality, ethical practice and a nonjudgmental stance, and aims to tailor techniques and pacing to each person’s readiness.
Support includes collaborative planning for integration, resources for ongoing practice (mindfulness, journaling), and coordination with other care providers when relevant. The practice highlights sensitivity to migration-related issues and the needs of survivors of violence.
Practical details
Sessions are offered in person in Barcelona. Consultations are available in Spanish and English. Fees are listed in euros and include a standard hourly rate as well as a small-session package option. Appointments can be booked via the platform booking link provided on the listing.
- Languages: Spanish, English
- Fee: 100€ per hour; 250€ for 3 sessions (preparation or integration)
- Location: Barcelona, Spain
This description was generated based on information from the official website and other materials provided by the provider.