Dr. Janina Botsford
Psychotherapist
Available for new clients
I am both an adult and child/adolescent psychotherapist with an American and Croatian background with 10+ years of experience. I work with individuals, couples and families from around the globe.
I specialize in:
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About me
In my practice, I aim to support individuals of all ages and genders in overcoming their personal challenges by transforming them into their own hero's journeys.
The central elements of the hero's journey serve as an excellent metaphor for a positive therapeutic process: the call, setting out on the adventure, the encounters with mentors, the finding of companions, the first trial, the decisive battle, and finally, the return to life.
My heartfelt goal is to contribute to increasing the number of heroic stories in which individuals successfully navigate life's challenges and find personal fulfilment.
My specialisations are based on what I have encountered most frequently in my practice over the past years:
• Attachment issues (e.g., emotional dysregulation, being "triggered", unhelpful coping strategies, identity confusion, relationship problems)
• Affective disorders, i.e., depression and anxiety
• Neurodiversity (ADHD, ADD, autism spectrum, etc.)
If you're unsure about what you're experiencing or how I might help, please don't hesitate to reach out. We can explore your concerns together and find the best path forward for you.
I speak:
EnglishGerman
Location:
Weserstraße 10, 12047 Berlin, Germany
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Approach
Treatment Approaches
CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapyRecommended for those looking for practical support and accountability to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors.
Integrative therapy Recommended for those who prefer a flexible approach that combines different therapies to meet their unique needs.
I mostly work with CBT methods (and mindfulness-based approaches), however, I have found techniques from Psychodynamic Therapy and Body Psychotherapy to round off my therapeutic work.
Especially for individuals who display difficulties to stay in touch with and regulate their emotions, working with the body can be extremely transformative.
Besides this, analyzing relational patterns and understanding where a person comes from – what they have learned about relationships, the world in general, other people and themselves – seems inevitable for understanding current difficulties. Generally, the basis of my work is always a stable and dependable therapeutic relationship.
Whether you face a difficult life transition or repeating cycles of negativity – there is a potential in all of us to move from crisis to personal growth.
Experience
11 years in practice5 years at It's Complicated
Since 2022 Working with children, adolescents and families at ZGFU Berlin
2021 - 2022 Working with children, adolescents and families at "Medigreif Inselklinik Usedom"
Since 2019 Clinical psychologist and psychotherapist (HeilprG) with own practice in Berlin
2018 Heilpraktiker für Psychotherapie
2017 - 2019 Clinical Interviews with patients with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder at Hochschulambulanz Freie Universität Berlin
Since 2016 Postgradual training for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for children and adolescents at ZGFU Berlin
2015 - 2020 PhD program in clinical psychology at Freie Universität Berlin (Research topic: Interpersonal trust in Borderline Personality Disorder)
2013 - 2015 Working as a co-therapist at the psychotherapy center at Philipps Universität Marburg
Education
2018 Heilpraktikerin für Psychotherapie
2017-2020 PhD in Clinical Psychology at Freie Universität Berlin (Dissertation topic: Interpersonal trust in patients with Borderline Personality Disorder)
Since 2016 Postgradual training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for children, adolescents and families at ZGFU Berlin
2014 Diplom Psychologie, Philipps Universität Marburg, Germany
Cost
Individual Session
€120
Free 20 minute introduction call
€0
Students/low-income
€100
Couples/Family session (50 minutes)
€150
Couples/Family session (90 minutes)
€195
Insurances
Private PayPrivate Insurance
At a glance
Last activeThis provider last logged in
Experienced on It's Complicated5 years on It's Complicated
Your story is important.Feel free to contact me here if you feel that we could be a good fit.
Usually responds within 24 hours
Usually responds within 24 hours