Dra. Patricia Montaña Betancur – Manizales

Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and Master’s degree in Clinical Neuropsychology, with experience in clinical practice in diagnostic, neuropsychological, and psychotherapy assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. S

peaker for the Pisotón program at the national level on Psycho-affective Development for Early Childhood. Clinical experience in the management of Eating Disorders, Bariatric Surgery, HIV, and mood disorders.

Skilled in the creation and development of prevention and promotion programs in the areas of physical, mental, and cognitive health, as well as a leader in psychoeducation for families of patients with dementia.

Experience in the field of organizational psychology, providing consulting services in Human Resources management and qualitative research, including campaign analysis and focus groups. Psychoeducation in successful aging, promotion of healthy lifestyle habits, cognitive stimulation, support groups, family strengthening for the management of patients with cognitive impairment, and therapeutic care for older adults.

• Universidad Pontificia Javeriana. 1990 – 1995
• MAESTRÍA EN NEUROPSICOLOGÍA CLÍNICA. Pontificia Universidad Javeriana. Cali. 2021 – 2022
• ACADEMY OF EATING DISORDES. Marzo 13 – 16 2019. Congress Clínical Teaching and Research Training Day. New York
• MAESTRÍA EN PSICOLOGÍA CLÍNICA. Universidad del Norte. Barranquilla.
• SIMPOSIO “Overview of Obesity and Bariatric Surgery”. Clínica Cleveland. Julio 16 – 21 de 2010. Miami
• CURSO DE ACTUALIZACION EN EL MANEJO DE TRASTORNOS DE LA CONDUCTA ALIMENTARIA. Universidad de los Andes. Facultad de Medicina. 2008. CURSO DE EVALUACION DE PROYECTOS: Universidad de los Andes. 2003
• DIPLOMADO DE INVESTIGACION CUALITATIVA EN SALUD. Universidad El Bosque. Bogotá. 2002
• ESPECIALIZACION EN PSICOLOGIA CLINICA. Universidad Del Norte. Bogotá. Junio 1999- Diciembre 2000. Tesis: Factores Psicosociales de la Impunidad en Víctimas que han sido privadas de la Libertad.
• DIPLOMADO EN EVALUACION PSICOLOGICA INFANTIL. Universidad El Bosque. Bogotá. Octubre 1998 – Mayo 1999
• WORKING WITH REFUGEE FAMILIES. Tavistock Center.. Londres 1997

Conditions Treated

Alzheimer’s Eating Disorders Cognitive Impairment Workplace Harassment Anorexia Nervosa Bulimia Nervosa Emotional Dependency Depression Postpartum Depression Grief Anxiety Drug Addiction Addictions Lack of Meaning in Life Mood Disorders Low Self-Esteem Panic Attacks Emotional Codependency Relationship Conflicts Divorce Work-Related Stress School and Academic Difficulties Role Confusion Panic Attacks Obesity Dementia