About Me
My Approach
My goal is to provide you with a supportive and trusting environment where we work together as equals. I place great emphasis on:
- ... a holistic approach: I don’t just focus on symptoms but also consider the underlying causes, your life circumstances, and personal strengths.
- ... individualized treatment planning: Every person is unique. Your specific needs and goals are at the center of our work, and your treatment is tailored to you.
- ... a neurobiological perspective: Psychotherapy also means understanding how your brain works. Together, we will explore how thought and behavior patterns develop and how you can actively support your brain in trying something new
- ... evidence-based methods: I only use scientifically validated diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. This ensures that your treatment meets the highest standards and is as effective as possible.
Qualifications
- Licensed Psychological Psychotherapist, specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for adults
- Registered with the Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians Baden-Württemberg
- Doctorate in Psychology from the University of Freiburg on the neurobiology of social cognition in autism spectrum disorder and the broader autism phenotype (summa cum laude)
- Additional qualification in relaxation techniques (e.g., Progressive Muscle Relaxation according to Jacobson)
- Further training in Metacognitive Therapy (MCT), Schema Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Professional Experience
| 2025–Present | Private practice |
| 2024–Present | Head of Outpatient Clinic I at the University of Freiburg’s Psychotherapy Center |
| 2017–Present | Research and teaching at the Department of Psychology, University of Freiburg |
| 2019–2023 | Clinical work at the University of Freiburg’s Outpatient Clinic for Psychological Disorders |
| 2018–2019 | Clinical work at the University of Freiburg’s Outpatient Clinic for Stress-Related Disorders |
| 2017–2018 | Clinical work at the Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Medical Center Freiburg |
Education and Training
| 2017–2023 | Postgraduate training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Freiburg Institute for Behavioral Therapy |
| 2015–2017 | Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, Neuroscience, and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Freiburg |
| 2012–2015 | Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, University of Freiburg |