Caren Classen
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Psychotherapist & Clinical Psychologist
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About me
I am a licensed psychological psychotherapist (approbierte Psychologische Psychotherapeutin) in Germany and an autoriseret psykolog in Denmark, officially authorized by the Danish Supervisory Board of Psychological Practice (Psykolognævnet). I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). I studied psychology at the University of Marburg (Philipps-Universität Marburg) and completed my state-recognized postgraduate training in CBT at Hannover Medical School (Medizinische Hochschule Hannover). Afterwards, I worked at the trauma outpatient clinic in Lübeck, supporting individuals dealing with acute stress reactions and trauma-related disorders. Today, I live and work in Copenhagen. I primarily support German- and English-speaking expats living in Denmark, as well as clients based in Germany through secure online therapy. Many of the people I work with find themselves in times of transition – between cultures, life stages, roles, or decisions – and are navigating emotional stress, uncertainty, or inner conflict. My therapeutic style is clear, compassionate, and resource-oriented. While CBT forms the foundation of my work, I also integrate elements from schema therapy, ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), and mindfulness-based approaches, depending on individual needs. For me, therapy is a space where ambiguity, complexity, and contradiction are not only welcome – they are often where real change begins. Even when things are hard to name at first.
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My therapeutic approach is grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), an evidence-based method that helps people understand and change unhelpful patterns in thinking, feeling, and behavior. I combine this foundation with integrative methods that allow for deeper emotional processing and personal development. Depending on your individual needs, I may incorporate elements from schema therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based techniques. I also work with imagery rescripting and reprocessing therapy (IRRT), developed by Schmucker – a powerful method for processing traumatic memories and shifting deeply rooted emotional responses. Additionally, I often use chair work (also known as two-chair or empty-chair techniques), a creative and experiential method that allows clients to access and work through inner conflicts, unmet needs, or self-critical parts in a safe and structured way. These methods can bring clarity and emotional release, especially when words alone are not enough. My style is warm, structured, and collaborative. I offer a space where complexity and contradiction are welcome – and where you can be real, not perfect. Therapy, for me, is a space for honest exploration, meaningful connection, and sustainable change.
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