Psychotherapy in Frankfurt

Outpatient psychotherapy requires a mental health condition that needs treatment, being at least 18 years old, and being able to attend therapy sessions regularly. During the initial psychotherapeutic consultation, we will assess together whether a mental health condition requiring treatment is present. If this is not the case, coaching may be an alternative.

The duration of therapy depends on your needs and motivation. For individual or group psychotherapy, you can generally expect it to last at least six months. Coaching sessions usually range from one to ten sessions. We will decide together what works best for you.

The frequency of sessions has a significant impact on treatment outcomes. In psychotherapy, sessions should generally take place on a weekly basis. Regular sessions make it possible to build on previous discussions, put changes into practice in everyday life, and jointly plan the next steps in treatment. Towards the end of therapy, it may be helpful to gradually increase the intervals between sessions to consolidate the progress made and encourage the independent application of what has been learned. In coaching, the intervals between sessions are agreed upon individually, depending on your concerns and goals. However, sessions should not be spaced too far apart, as regular meetings allow each session to build on the previous one and help you gradually implement and consolidate changes in everyday life.

Yes, video sessions are possible. However, the initial consultation should take place in person.

The practice can be reached without steps using the lift. However, the doors have to be pulled open manually. Wheelchair users may therefore need assistance opening them. Please feel free to contact me if you need help with the doors.

In most cases, treatment in my practice cannot be billed directly to public health insurance . The exception is if you cannot find a therapy slot with a provider who is authorized to bill public insurance. If your insurance agrees, the therapy can be arranged under the reimbursement procedure (“Kostenerstattungsverfahren”). You pay for the sessions yourself, and the costs are reimbursed afterward. Please contact your insurance to find out which documents are needed for reimbursement.

In order to bill public health insurance via health insurance cards, a therapist needs an official treatment authorization (“Kassensitz”) from the Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians. The number of these authorizations in each region is limited.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is based on research into how people learn. The central idea is that we acquire behaviors through learning—some of which may later contribute to psychological difficulties. These behaviors can also be changed through learning. In therapy, the therapist acts like a coach, guiding the process of change and providing expertise and an outside perspective. Most of the work takes place outside the sessions, where you try out new behaviors and strategies in your daily life. Behavioral therapy has developed over time, incorporating evidence-based methods from other approaches, creating a wide range of treatment options. In Germany, it is one of the most widely used forms of psychotherapy. It’s important to remember that therapy can look very different depending on the approach you choose.

This is completely normal. In the first sessions, I will give you my assessment of which type of treatment might be helpful for your symptoms or concerns. If I believe that your needs could be better addressed elsewhere, I will let you know.

No. As a psychological psychotherapist, I cannot prescribe medication. If you need medication, please contact a psychiatrist. You can find suitable practices at arztsuchehessen.de.

You can stop or end treatment early at any time. I recommend having a final session in any case, so that you have an opportunity to share any negative experiences or concerns.

Being able to express yourself and feel “seen” and understood is often an important step towards healing. At the same time, making concrete changes is often needed, and taking action on these steps can require effort.