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Whether you're looking for a German-speaking psychologist, psychotherapist, couples therapist, or coach – It's Complicated has the perfect match for you, available online and in-person. Because life is complicated enough, but finding a therapist who speaks German shouldn't be.

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The connection and therapeutic alliance to one's therapist is the most important factor for a successful outcome. It’s Complicated is the first matching service that balances data and human intelligence to help you find the right match based on your individual background and needs.Our mission is to make therapy accessible to everyone by offering flexible pricing options, so you can find professional support that fits your budget. Whether online or in-person, receive the care you need for depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, and more — available in more than 80 languages.It's Complicated is built and owned by therapists. Since starting in Berlin 2019 we have grown organically into an international platform with local therapist communities in cities such as Berlin, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Lisbon, London, and New York.

The Directory

Find a therapist, psychologist, counsellor or coach based on your preferences.
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

Benjamin Stein

Benjamin Stein

Heilpraktiker für Psychotherapie
ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • Anxiety • Burnout • Depression • Panic attacks • Relationships • Stress
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • Anxiety • Burnout • Depression • Panic attacks • Relationships • Stress
75 / session75
Berlin
In-person, Online and Text
RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN

Claudio Steinmeyer

Claudio Steinmeyer

Clinical Psychologist
Depression • Mood (affective) disorders • Online therapy • Psychoanalysis • Relationships • Social anxiety • Trauma
RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN
Depression • Mood (affective) disorders • Online therapy • Psychoanalysis • Relationships • Social anxiety • Trauma
60 / session60
Berlin
In-person and Online
Video Profile
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

Emiliya Tsaneva

Emiliya Tsaneva

Gestalt Psychotherapist
Burnout • Depression • Eating disorders • Gestalt therapy • Self-confidence • Therapy for Expats • Trauma
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
Burnout • Depression • Eating disorders • Gestalt therapy • Self-confidence • Therapy for Expats • Trauma
70 / session70
Sofia
Online only
Video Profile
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS

Jole Berlage-Buccellati

Jole Berlage-Buccellati

Integrative Psychotherapist
Burnout • Depression • Panic attacks • PTSD • Self-confidence • Social anxiety • Trauma
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS
Burnout • Depression • Panic attacks • PTSD • Self-confidence • Social anxiety • Trauma
100 / session100
Hamburg
In-person and Online
RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN

Dr. Aneta Woznica

Dr. Aneta Woznica

Psychologist & Counsellor
Acute Stress Disorder • Anxiety • Burnout • Career • Chronic Illness • Depression • Somatoform disorders
RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN
Acute Stress Disorder • Anxiety • Burnout • Career • Chronic Illness • Depression • Somatoform disorders
90 / session90
Hamburg
In-person, Online and Text
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

Stefanie Evita Ibrahim

Stefanie Evita Ibrahim

Systemische Psychotherapeutin
Anxiety • Burnout • Couples therapy • Depression • High Sensitivity • Relationships • Therapy for Expats
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
Anxiety • Burnout • Couples therapy • Depression • High Sensitivity • Relationships • Therapy for Expats
95 / session95
Munich
In-person and Online
Video Profile
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

Gabriel Ellis

Gabriel Ellis

Psychologist & Psychotherapist
Burnout • Couples therapy • Meditation • Online therapy • Stress • Supervision for therapists • Therapy for Expats
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
Burnout • Couples therapy • Meditation • Online therapy • Stress • Supervision for therapists • Therapy for Expats
120 / session120
Długosiodło
Online only
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

Patrick Wybranietz

Patrick Wybranietz

Psychologe & Psychotherapeut in Ausbildung
Addictions • Anxiety • Burnout • Depression • Holistic approach • Hypnotherapy • Systemic therapy
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
Addictions • Anxiety • Burnout • Depression • Holistic approach • Hypnotherapy • Systemic therapy
90 / session90
Berlin
In-person and Online
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

Jan Fenten

Jan Fenten

Psychologist & Counsellor
ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy • Anxiety • CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy • Depression • Mindfulness • Relationships • Schema therapy
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy • Anxiety • CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy • Depression • Mindfulness • Relationships • Schema therapy
90 / session90
Leiden
In-person and Online
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

Anna Schmutte

Anna Schmutte

Systemische Einzel-, Paar- und Familientherapeutin, Körpertherapeutin, Coach, Kinderfrage-Coach, Qualifizierte Praktikerin der Grinberg Methode, Heilpraktikerin für Psychotherapie
Attachment • Coaching • Couples therapy • Female empowerment • Online therapy • Relationships • Solution-focused therapy
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
Attachment • Coaching • Couples therapy • Female empowerment • Online therapy • Relationships • Solution-focused therapy
120 / session120
Berlin
In-person, Online and Text
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

Felina Voss

Felina Voss

Psycholog:in & Coach:in
Acute Stress Disorder • Anxiety • Mindfulness • Personal development • Relationships • Self-confidence • Stress
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
Acute Stress Disorder • Anxiety • Mindfulness • Personal development • Relationships • Self-confidence • Stress
50 / session50
Karlsruhe
Online only
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

Dr. Anna Perlina

Dr. Anna Perlina

Gestalt Psychotherapist & Systemic Counsellor
Anxiety • Burnout • Depression • Panic attacks • Relationships • Self-confidence • Sexuality
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
Anxiety • Burnout • Depression • Panic attacks • Relationships • Self-confidence • Sexuality
80 / session80
Berlin
In-person and Online
Video Profile
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

Regina Moll

Regina Moll

Gestalt Psychotherapist
Activism • Co-Dependency • Female empowerment • Gestalt therapy • Grief & Loss • Therapy for Expats • Transgenerational
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
Activism • Co-Dependency • Female empowerment • Gestalt therapy • Grief & Loss • Therapy for Expats • Transgenerational
80 / session80
Munich
Online only
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

Matthias Bernauer

Matthias Bernauer

Heilpraktiker for Psychotherapie
Anxiety • CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy • Depression • Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) • Relationships • Social anxiety • Stress
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
Anxiety • CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy • Depression • Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) • Relationships • Social anxiety • Stress
65 / session65
Munich
Online and Text
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

Paulina Gąska

Paulina Gąska

Clinical Psychologist
Anxiety • Burnout • Couples therapy • Depression • Grief & Loss • Relationships • Self-confidence
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
Anxiety • Burnout • Couples therapy • Depression • Grief & Loss • Relationships • Self-confidence
95 / session95
Oberstaufen
In-person and Online
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

Meike Trabucchi

Meike Trabucchi

Psychologist & Counsellor
Burnout • Career • Parenthood • Relationships • Stress • Systemic coaching • Therapy for Expats
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
Burnout • Career • Parenthood • Relationships • Stress • Systemic coaching • Therapy for Expats
90 / session90
Milan
Online only
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS

Martin van de Loo

Martin van de Loo

Heilpraktiker for Psychotherapie
Body therapy • Depression • EMDR • Hypnotherapy • LGBTQI • Somatic Experiencing • Trauma
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS
Body therapy • Depression • EMDR • Hypnotherapy • LGBTQI • Somatic Experiencing • Trauma
80 / session80
Berlin
In-person only
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

Julina Sorgenfrei

Julina Sorgenfrei

Clinical Psychologist
Anxiety • Burnout • Career • Counselling • Mindfulness • Relationships • Stress
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
Anxiety • Burnout • Career • Counselling • Mindfulness • Relationships • Stress
90 / session90
Hamburg
Online only
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

Morgane Sock

Morgane Sock

M. Sc. Psychologin, Psychotherapeutin i. A.
Anxiety • Burnout • Crisis intervention • Depression • LGBTQI • Psychodynamic therapy • Systemic Approach
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
Anxiety • Burnout • Crisis intervention • Depression • LGBTQI • Psychodynamic therapy • Systemic Approach
90 / session90
Berlin
Online only
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

Sophie S.

Sophie S.

Clinical Psychologist (M.Sc.)
Anxiety • Career • CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy • Depression • Mindfulness • Relationships
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
Anxiety • Career • CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy • Depression • Mindfulness • Relationships
60 / session60
Berlin
Online only
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

Alexander Pfannenberg

Alexander Pfannenberg

Psychological Counsellor
Burnout • Coaching • Depression • Grief & Loss • Personal development • Social anxiety • Trauma
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
Burnout • Coaching • Depression • Grief & Loss • Personal development • Social anxiety • Trauma
95 / session95
Berlin
In-person and Online
Video Profile
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

Nadia Marolda

Nadia Marolda

Licensed Psychologist
Anxiety • Couples therapy • Crisis intervention • Family therapy • Therapy for Expats • Trauma
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
Anxiety • Couples therapy • Crisis intervention • Family therapy • Therapy for Expats • Trauma
CHF130 / session130
Lausanne
Online only
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS

Antonius DeVries

Antonius DeVries

Psychologist (M.Sc.), Psychological Counselling
Addictions • Anxiety • Crisis Response • DBT: Dialectical Behavior Therapy • Hypnotherapy • Self-confidence • Transitions
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS
Addictions • Anxiety • Crisis Response • DBT: Dialectical Behavior Therapy • Hypnotherapy • Self-confidence • Transitions
100 / session100
Hamburg
In-person and Online
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

Michelle Leahy

Michelle Leahy

Psychologist & Counsellor
Acute Stress Disorder • Adjustment disorders • Attachment • Body therapy • Depression • Psychotherapy • Relationships
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
Acute Stress Disorder • Adjustment disorders • Attachment • Body therapy • Depression • Psychotherapy • Relationships
95 / session95
Kaufbeuren
In-person and Online
USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS

Victoria Kertess

Victoria Kertess

Psychotherapeutin
Adjustment disorders • Clinical psychology • Crisis intervention • Depression • Disorders of sexual preference • Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) • Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS
Adjustment disorders • Clinical psychology • Crisis intervention • Depression • Disorders of sexual preference • Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) • Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
100 / session100
Berlin
Online only
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

Sophie Lips

Sophie Lips

Clinical Psychologist
Anxiety • Burnout • Depression • Integrative therapy • Personal development • Self-confidence • Stress
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
Anxiety • Burnout • Depression • Integrative therapy • Personal development • Self-confidence • Stress
75 / session75
Cologne
Online and Text

About It's Complicated

In 2019, two therapists set out to tackle a complicated problem.

The psychiatrist Carl Jung once wrote that, “Nobody, as long as he moves about among the chaotic currents of life, is without trouble”. One does not have to be a therapist, though, to realize that life is complicated. But finding the right therapist, who you can build a strong relationship with, shouldn’t have to be. This is the founding principle of It’s Complicated.Since our start, we've helped over 23,000 clients and counting, offering thousands of free crisis support hours, and built thriving therapy communities in Berlin, Amsterdam, London, Munich, and Athens.

Learn more about therapy in German

How to find a therapist who speaks German

Regardless of your location or language proficiency, you can connect with a therapist who understands your cultural background and communicates in a language you're comfortable with. This inclusivity ensures that everyone, regardless of geographical location or linguistic differences, can access the support they deserve. We also understand that there are many reasons why you might feel more comfortable with a counsellor who shares similar demographics. If you have specific preferences for your therapist, you can use our built-in therapy search filters to find the right fit for you. Search for German-speaking therapists by filtering by language in the search tool here in our directory of licensed professionals and discover other filter options such as:

  • gender identity
  • religion
  • ethnic background
  • sexual orientation
  • or therapeutic approach

Should I do therapy in my native language?

The opinions on the topic language and therapy are varied, but roughly speaking, the theories can be split into two categories: Those that claim non-native therapy to be less effective and less emotional than therapy in your mother tongue, and those which say non-native therapy might be more analytical than native therapy. Like with so many other criteria when looking for a therapist, it’s good to ask yourself if you need someone who resembles you or if it’s enough to find someone who simply shares aspects of your cultural experience. In the end, more than anything else, it’s the therapeutic relationship and rapport that makes for successful therapy. Read more about doing therapy in your native language here.


It’s Complicated: Therapy on your terms

For many of us, there's never a more important time than now to nurture our mental health. With a diverse network of over 1,500 mental health professionals spanning 80+ countries, you can easily connect with an accredited psychologist who fits your needs in German. If you are interested in therapy to assist you in improving your life quality we operate in nearly 100 languages, including German, offering both online and in-person sessions. If you need some more help in finding a qualified online therapist, It’s Complicated offers a free matching service, where our in-house therapists will try to find the best match for you based on your individual needs and preferences.

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