Luís Botella Garcia Del Cid

Luís Botella Garcia Del Cid is an Associate Professor at the Psychology and Speech Therapy Department of the Blanquerna School of Psychology, Education and Sports Sciences, Ramon Llull University. He specializes in clinical psychology, therapeutic alliance dynamics, and psychometrics. His research focuses on therapeutic processes, including therapist styles, clinical supervision using innovative methods like fuzzy cognitive maps, and the impact of social media on youth behavior. He has contributed to international projects such as the PSICOPERSONA research group and studies on global psychological responses to crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and systems thinking in addressing complex clinical challenges.

Research Projects:

• Lead researcher in multiple AGAUR-funded projects (2014–2025) on therapeutic processes and therapist styles.
• Collaborated on Aristos Campus Mundus initiatives exploring the therapeutic alliance and contextual psychology.

Research Interests: Therapeutic alliance, clinical supervision methodologies, psychometrics, constructivist approaches, mental health interventions, and the socio-digital behavior of adolescents.

Recent Publications Trends: Focus on clinical teamwork effectiveness, application of fuzzy cognitive maps in supervision, and global mental health responses to pandemics. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical clinical applications, emphasizing cross-cultural and systemic perspectives.