Depression and Anxiety in Madrid: Combined Treatment

Many people seeking psychological help don't just have depression or just anxiety: They both have. Not being able to sleep because of nerves, having no energy to do anything, a constant stream of catastrophic thoughts, and an emptiness that can't be filled. The combination of depression and anxiety It is the most common issue in psychological counseling, and also one of the factors that most significantly affects quality of life. Studies in Spain show that more than 45% of people with major depression They also exhibit a disorder of anxiety comorbid. This comorbidity cannot be treated by simply combining two therapies; it requires an integrated approach. At MadridPsicoterapia, with an office in Chamberí and online sessions, we have psychologists who specialize in this complex condition.</s

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Anxiety and depression

Why do depression and anxiety occur together?

Comorbidity between depression and anxiety It is so common that some researchers suggest they share underlying neurobiological and psychological mechanisms. From a cognitive perspective, both the depression such as the anxiety involve attentional and interpretive biases: the anxiety exaggerates future threats, while the depression It amplifies past failures. The two feed off each other in a cycle that can be very difficult to break without professional help.

In Spain, the most common comorbid disorder in the major depression is the disorder of generalized anxiety (TAG), which is present in more than half of patients with depression. Other common combinations include major depression with panic disorder, with social phobia or with obsessive-compulsive disorder.

From a clinical perspective, the coexistence of depression and anxiety worsens the prognosis: greater resistance to treatment, more relapses, a higher risk of suicide, and greater use of healthcare resources. Therefore, a comprehensive differential diagnosis (that identifies all present disorders) is essential before beginning treatment.

At MadridPsicoterapia, with an office at 141 Santa Engracia Street (Chamberí, Madrid) and online, we conduct a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation to identify all existing disorders and design an integrated treatment plan. Our clinical psychologists have specific training in treating comorbid depression and anxiety.

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How much do the sessions cost?

€ 55

Price per session

Comprehensive Evaluation
Weekly sessions*
Online and In-Person Services **

€220

€ 199

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Comprehensive Evaluation
Weekly sessions*
20% discount**

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Why Choose Us

Why Choose MadridPsicoterapia?

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Licensed and Specialized Psychologists

Our Team consists of licensed health psychologists at the COP in Madrid, with specialized training and proven experience in treating depressive disorders. We work with professional rigor and stay up to date with the latest scientific developments to provide you with the best possible care.

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Evidence-Based Therapies

We use a variety of approaches, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, ACT, exposure and emotional regulation techniques, and third-generation therapies, among others, because we believe you deserve treatment for depression that has proven its effectiveness in rigorous clinical research—not fads or empty promises.

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Personalized Treatment Plan

Our office is located at 141 Santa Engracia Street, in the Chamberí neighborhood, with excellent Metro and bus connections. We also offer treatment for depression in Chamberí, both in person and online for those who prefer the convenience of joining from home.

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Central location in Chamberí

Our office is located at 141 Santa Engracia Street, in the Chamberí neighborhood, with excellent metro and bus connections. We also offer treatment for anxiety in Chamberí, both in person and online for those who prefer the convenience of joining from home.

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Compassionate and non-judgmental support

We know that taking the step to ask for help isn’t always easy. That’s why at MadridPsicoterapia you’ll find a warm, confidential, and judgment-free space where you are our top priority. We’re committed to supporting you with honesty, empathy, and absolute respect for your journey.

Prices with no surprises and no pressure

Making decisions is also part of the process.

We offer you an initial session—either online or in person—so we can get to know each other.

From there, you should only continue if you feel you've established a connection with the professional you've met. The rest of the process is flexible, tWe explain how it works and the terms and conditions starting with the first session. No monthly fees, no long-term commitments, and fixed prices per session.

Individual Therapy

55 €

Couples Therapy

65 €

Individual Therapy

55 €

Therapy for couples

65 €

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People who started individual therapy with us in Madrid

Juana, Carlos, Rocío, Almudena… We don't like to talk about numbers. We help real people with real names in real-life situations. It could be your neighbor, a friend, a mother, a coworker, your child… every name holds a different story. And every story deserves to be truly heard.

I came because my wife asked me to. I thought there was nothing wrong with me, but I was impossible to be around. Here, I've been able to talk about things I'd never talked about with anyone before. I've come to understand where all that anger was coming from. Things at home have improved a lot.

I started this after my partner suddenly broke up with me. The first few months were awful. Here, I've been able to let go of all that pain without feeling like I was burdening anyone. I've also worked on patterns I kept repeating in my relationships. It's helped me a lot.

I lost my mother years ago, and I was still having a really hard time. Here, I've learned that grief takes its own time. I still miss her every day, but it's different now.

I was on sick leave due to stress, headaches, insomnia, digestive problems… The usual stuff. Here, I’ve been working on setting boundaries at work. It’s not like I’m a completely different person now, but at least I’ve learned to say no every once in a while. To be honest, it’s still incredibly hard for me.

My kids and I were in a terrible place after the divorce. All we did was argue. I've worked on improving our communication, and well, now at least we can talk without ending up yelling at each other.

I started online therapy because my work schedule made it impossible to attend in-person sessions. At first, I thought it wouldn't be the same, but it's worked out really well for me—I do it from home after I get back from work, when everyone else is asleep.

My job requires me to travel constantly, and online therapy has been the only way I've been able to stay in therapy. It doesn't matter if I'm in Madrid, Barcelona, or anywhere else. I just log in, and that's it.

I felt trapped in a life that wasn't my own. I was doing what was expected of me, not what I wanted to do. I've been working on connecting with what I truly want. I'm making some major changes.

After becoming a mother, I felt invisible. I was just “the mother of.” I’ve worked on my identity beyond motherhood and have reclaimed parts of myself that I had lost.

I live in a small town where everyone knows each other. Online therapy has allowed me to find a professional outside of town without anyone seeing me go in or out of anywhere. I've worked through some very personal issues that I would never have talked about here. I highly recommend it.

I started online during the lockdown and just stuck with it. I like being able to do it from home, without wasting time commuting. I've been working on my social anxiety, and starting online actually took that pressure off me.

Online therapy seemed a little strange to me at first, but with my shift work, it was impossible to fit in in-person appointments. Being able to log in at 10 p.m. after work has been key. If it had been in person, I would have quit right away.

I used to have uncontrollable outbursts of anger. I'd fly off the handle over the slightest thing and say terrible things. I'd lost friends because of this. I've worked on identifying what triggers me. My relationships have improved a lot.

I tried online therapy because I was too embarrassed to go to an in-person session. I know it sounds silly, but that's just how it is. From my room, where no one can see me, I've found it easier to open up. So far, this is working for me, and I feel comfortable this way.

I've been doing online therapy ever since I moved abroad. I wanted to continue seeing my longtime therapist, and this has made that possible. We've been doing this for two years now. The screen can sometimes be a barrier, but being able to maintain that therapeutic connection despite the distance is priceless.

I have two young children, and getting out of the house is a nightmare. Online therapy has been a lifesaver. While they’re napping, I log on. No commuting, no having to find someone to watch the kids. It’s been the only way I’ve been able to take care of myself, too.

My father has Alzheimer's, and I take care of everything. I was completely overwhelmed, juggling my own life and taking care of him. Here, I've been able to let off some steam without feeling guilty for being tired. I've learned to ask for help. It was either that or end up completely worn out myself.

My partner and I hadn't had sex in over a year. We were too embarrassed to even talk about it. Working on this here has helped us communicate better in general. We've regained that connection.

Online therapy made me a little nervous at first. I thought it would be weird to talk about my personal stuff in front of a screen. But it’s actually even more comfortable. I’m in my safe space, on my couch, with my blanket.

After I was dumped, I felt terrible. A friend recommended that I come here. It helped me a lot during the first few months—I could cry and let it all out. Then I stopped coming because I was feeling better. A few months later, I started feeling bad again, so I came back.

I was diagnosed with a chronic illness and it really got me down. I've been in therapy for six months. Some days I leave the session thinking, "That was great—really helpful." Other days I leave thinking, "Why am I even coming here if this isn't going to cure me?" But I'm grateful to the team.

We went to couples therapy. After four months, we broke up anyway. I don't know if it helped at all or if it just delayed the inevitable. But hey, at least we broke up without killing each other—that's something, at least.

Total apathy. A friend told me to come. I've been coming for three months. I don't know if I've noticed any changes. I still wake up without any motivation. But hey, at least for one hour a week I'm doing something other than lying on the couch. My psychologist says that just coming here is already a step forward.

Some very dark thoughts brought me here two years ago. I've improved a lot—I won't deny it. My psychologist explained to me that it's not like that, that there can be relapses. It bothered me to hear that, to be honest. But anyway, I'm still working on it.

I've been dealing with depression for two years. I've tried medication, gone to therapy, exercised—I've tried everything. There are times when I feel better, and other times when I slip back into it. I'm grateful that I've been able to stick it out, and I recommend reaching out for help.

I worry about everything: work, anxiety—which causes me horrible physical symptoms. Dizziness, rapid heartbeat, sweating. I’ve gone to the emergency room about five times thinking I was dying. It’s always anxiety. I’m doing online therapy because I’m terrified of leaving the house.

I've tried everything—yoga, meditation, pills. Nothing works for me. I've been doing online therapy for six months now. The other day, I had a panic attack during the session. I felt ridiculous. My therapist told me it was okay, that it was a good time to work through it.

I have a really hard time socializing with people. Just the thought of meeting up with friends makes me anxious days in advance. I started therapy a year ago. I've improved in some ways: I can go shopping without feeling so bad, and I can talk on the phone.

My anxiety started a couple of years ago. At first, I thought it was just work-related stress. I started online therapy because, with my schedule, it's impossible to go to in-person sessions. Sometimes it helps me to log in from home; other times, having the computer in front of me distracts me.

I felt constantly overwhelmed by work, by life, by everything. I couldn't stop mulling things over. A friend recommended online therapy to me. At first I was skeptical; I thought talking through a screen wouldn't do any good.

I have pretty severe social anxiety. Online therapy was perfect for me because being able to start without having to physically go anywhere took a lot of the pressure off. I've improved quite a bit in some areas—thank you!

I was diagnosed with depression a year ago. The first thing I thought was, “But I’m not sad all the time.” I started online therapy because I didn’t even have the energy to leave the house. It’s been seven months, and I’m starting to notice some changes.

Depression caught me by surprise. I had always been an active, energetic person. Suddenly, I found myself not wanting to do any of the things I used to enjoy. Going to the gym, hanging out with friends—everything felt like too much trouble. I felt empty.

I started online therapy six months ago because, honestly, I didn't have the energy to leave the house. Progress has been slow. Some weeks I feel a little better; other weeks I'm back to square one. But I'm learning that depression isn't something you can just snap out of.

I've been dealing with depression for about two years. The hardest part is that it's invisible—people look at me and think I'm fine. But inside, I feel empty most of the time. Getting through the day feels like climbing a mountain. I started online.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Depression and Anxiety

We know that many questions may arise before starting therapy. Here, we answer the most common questions we receive from people who contact our clinic.

How do I know if I have depression, anxiety, or both?

Distinguishing between depression and anxiety—and identifying when they coexist—requires a comprehensive psychological evaluation. Broadly speaking: anxiety is characterized by fear, excessive worry, anticipation of future threats, physiological hyperarousal, and avoidance behaviors. Depression is characterized by sadness or emptiness, loss of interest and pleasure, fatigue, hopelessness, and slowed response. When both are present simultaneously, a person may feel nervous and helpless at the same time: agitated and numb all at once, worried about the future but lacking the energy to do anything. This combination is very common and has a clinical name: mixed anxiety-depressive disorder or depression-anxiety comorbidity.

Can depression and anxiety be treated at the same time with psychotherapy?

Yes, and in fact, that is the recommended approach. Treating each disorder separately and sequentially is not as effective as an integrated approach. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is the treatment with the strongest evidence for both disorders, and its simultaneous application prevents the overall treatment from being unnecessarily prolonged. Barlow’s Unified Protocol for the Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders is particularly useful for people with comorbid depression and anxiety, as it addresses the common mechanisms underlying both disorders. At MadridPsicoterapia, we apply this and other evidence-based protocols in the treatment of comorbidity.

Can anxiety medication make depression worse?

Some benzodiazepine anxiolytics (such as diazepam or lorazepam), if used chronically, can have adverse effects on mood and worsen depression in the long term. SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) are the most commonly used class of antidepressants for the comorbid condition of depression and anxiety, as they have been shown to be effective for both disorders simultaneously. Prescriptions are always issued by a physician or psychiatrist. At MadridPsicoterapia, we work in coordination with each patient’s physician or psychiatrist to ensure consistency between pharmacological and psychological treatment.

Is the comorbidity of depression and anxiety more difficult to treat?

Depression-anxiety comorbidity can be more complex to treat than each disorder on its own, mainly because it requires a more comprehensive approach and because the prognosis without treatment is worse. However, with appropriate treatment—an integrated therapeutic plan that addresses both components—people with comorbidity achieve positive outcomes. The key lies in a thorough differential diagnosis and in not limiting treatment to the more visible disorder while leaving the other unaddressed. At MadridPsicoterapia, we assess both dimensions from the very first consultation.

Can depression and anxiety trigger each other?

Yes. The relationship between depression and anxiety is bidirectional: untreated chronic anxiety can develop into depression (the exhaustion caused by prolonged anxiety-related hyperarousal contributes to depression). In turn, depression can lead to anxiety: the inability to function caused by depression triggers worries and fear about the future, which in turn fuel anxiety. This cycle can take hold quickly and become self-perpetuating, underscoring the importance of early intervention. At MadridPsicoterapia in Chamberí, we identify these cycles during the initial assessment and address them in the treatment plan.

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