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Psychotherapy for adolescents in Munich

Psychotherapy is an important resource for young people who are dealing with psychological and emotional challenges. It offers support for a wide range of problems - from anxiety and depression to relationship crises and traumatic experiences. In a large city like Munich, which is known for its high quality of life, there is a wide range of therapeutic services that are specifically tailored to the needs of young people.

This offer can be overwhelming, which is why in the following article we will discuss the basics of psychotherapy for adolescents, the different forms of therapy and access to therapy. As a private practice for psychotherapy under the Alternative Medicine Practitioners Act, we are also available to help you with any questions you may have about psychotherapy.

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What is psychotherapy?

Psychotherapy is a scientifically based procedure to help people understand and deal with their own psychological problems. This treatment is designed to be long-term in order to uncover the underlying causes of a mental illness and to alleviate or manage them.

 

The goal of psychotherapy is to promote and restore emotional and mental health by addressing individual emotional and cognitive problems, taking into account the life history and in a safe and supportive environment.

During therapy, it is also the task of the psychotherapist to impart knowledge about the illness and to develop coping strategies. Psychotherapy can help with, among other things:

  • Insecurities, school problems

  • Constraints

  • Behavioral abnormalities

  • ADHD

  • Depression, anxiety disorders

  • Burnout, stress

  • Trauma, personality disorders

  • When feelings, thoughts and behaviors affect well-being

 

There are numerous psychotherapy practices and clinics in Munich that offer a variety of forms of therapy to meet individual needs.

Are you interested in other topics related to psychotherapy? Then take a look at our blog and find out, for example, how psychotherapy works .

Common forms of therapy

For many young people, facing their psychological hurdles is an enormous challenge. But as soon as you look for support, you are taking the first step and are on the way to finding a solution to your problems. In each subsequent step, you and your psychotherapist will then decide which form of therapy is best for you.

Common forms of therapy are the following:

Depth psychology-based psychotherapy (TP)

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  • focuses on understanding and working through unconscious conflicts and their impact on present life

  • particularly suitable for deep and long-lasting problems

 

Behavioral therapy (BT)

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  • focuses on learning new behaviors and breaking down negative thought patterns

  • particularly effective in the treatment of anxiety disorders, depression and obsessive-compulsive disorders

Systemic therapy

 

  • considers patients in the context of social relationships and dynamics

  • helpful in family and partnership conflicts, promotes better understanding and communication within the system

 

Conversational psychotherapy

 

  • Building a trusting relationship between psychotherapists and patients is the focus

  • Open and honest conversations can promote self-reflection and self-realization

 

Psychoanalysis

 

  • intensive long-term therapy, requires regular sessions

  • aims to delve deep into the psyche of patients to discover and understand unconscious thoughts and feelings

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The path to your psychotherapy

It all starts with self-reflection and the realization that psychological experts can support you on your journey. Then your family doctor can be a first point of contact to talk about mental health problems.

 

Therapist search

 

The next step is to search for a therapist. There are various ways to find suitable psychotherapists, such as online databases, recommendations from friends or family, and directories of the statutory health insurance associations.

 

Preliminary discussion

 

If you have found what you are looking for and have found a practice like our private practice W&M, then contact us via email, contact form or telephone or arrange a preliminary consultation directly online. Depending on the practice you choose, these consultations can often also take place via online video session.

Initial consultations are there so that you can get to know the psychotherapists and find out whether the chemistry is right. Because the therapy relationship is one of the most important factors for the success of your therapy.

 

Treatment

 

Together with your psychotherapist, you will discuss what further steps and what form of therapy would be appropriate in your situation.

Many practices have a broad range of expertise in the areas of psychiatry and psychosomatics. Our private practice also employs competent staff with additional specialist knowledge such as coaching, counseling and couples therapy who will work with you to get a little closer to your personal goals.

 

Cost coverage

 

Statutory health insurance companies usually only cover the costs of therapy for contracted psychotherapists who are integrated into the statutory health insurance system.

We are part of the private healthcare system and bill according to the fee schedule for alternative practitioners (GebüH) .

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