OCD Therapists in Jena, Germany

I help people to understand and manage their compulsive nature so that they can function in different ways with out the need to depend on particular behaviours.

If you find safety in control, order, or predictability, I help differentiate between OCD and obsessive-compulsive personality traits. I use tailored strategies that address the emotional dynamics beneath the symptoms.

Living with OCD can be a challenging and isolating experience, but you don't have to face it alone. As a specialized psychologist, I am dedicated to providing support and guidance to individuals navigating the complexities of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Together, we'll explore personalized strategies to manage intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors, fostering a sense of control and relief. My approach combines evidence-based interventions with a compassionate understanding of the unique nuances of OCD.

Jena is a Thuringian university city home to Friedrich Schiller University, one of Germany's historic research universities, and the birthplace of the Carl Zeiss optics company and SCHOTT AG—both still major local employers—giving the city a distinctive identity as both an elite academic and a high-technology industrial center that has navigated the profound economic transformation from East German planned economy to the unified Germany market economy. The psychological legacy of reunification—Ostalgie (nostalgia for the East), identity disruption, and the economic upheaval of the Wende—is present in the experiences of many older residents, while younger generations and international students bring a more globally oriented perspective. Mental health services are provided through public health structures, and a private therapy sector serves the university community and professional population. Common therapy concerns include identity and community belonging in a city navigating post-reunification change, student mental health at a demanding research university, anxiety, and the particular experiences of an East German city that has adapted more successfully than many of its neighbors but still carries the weight of transformation.

Gender ID

	67%	Female
	33%	Male

Session Type

	67%	Online Only
	33%	In Person and Online

Top Treatment Approaches

100%	Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian)
67%	Psychodynamic Therapy
33%	Behavioral Therapy
33%	Biopsychosocial Therapy
33%	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
33%	Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
33%	Feminist Therapy

Ages Served

100%	Adult
100%	Senior
100%	Young Adult
33%	Teen

Client Focus

67%	Asian
67%	Black / African American
67%	Christian
67%	LGBTQ+
67%	Middle Eastern

OCD therapists in Jena, Germany

Gordon Wax BA HONS MBACP

Dr. Damla Yildirim, PhD

Aleksandra Pamphlett - Cert. Coach & Psychologist