Psychotherapy in Munich-Schwabing
Welcome to my private practice for psychotherapy. As a licensed psychotherapist, I offer you a confidential and supportive environment to treat mental health problems using evidence-based methods of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. If you are experiencing ongoing emotional distress or feel that your mental wellbeing has become unbalanced, I will support you in regaining stability, clarity, and quality of life.
My therapeutic approach
Individual.
Evidence-based.
In my practice, I offer Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for adults, both in individual and group settings. My goal is to help you create meaningful changes in your everyday life and to develop effective strategies for dealing with challenging situations. For this, it is important not only to focus on current difficulties, but also to take a closer look at your personal history. This helps build a deeper understanding of your own patterns of thinking and behavior.
My approach is structured, supportive, and collaborative: I’ll accompany you along the way, offer guidance and new perspectives, while encouraging you to take an active role and responsibility in your personal development.
With my background in research, I place great importance on an evidence-based approach. This means that the therapeutic methods I use are grounded in scientific research and are continuously updated in line with new findings and developments in the field.
I look forward to meeting you!
What I offer.
I specialize in cognitive-behavioral therapy for adults, meaning all individuals from the age of 18 onwards.
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Areas of expertise:
- Affective disorders (e.g., depression, bipolar disorder)
- Anxiety disorders (e.g., panic disorder, phobias)
- Adjustment disorders (e.g., grief, conflicts at work, separation)
- Neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., autism spectrum disorder, ADHD)
- Self-esteem issues
- Obsessive-compulsive disorders
- Trauma-related disorders
- Somatoform disorders and psychosomatic complaints
- Burnout
- Sleep disorders
Video therapy
Therapy sessions can also be conducted conveniently online – securely via data protection-compliant video platforms. Online therapy is particularly suitable if you wish to remain flexible or if in-person appointments are not feasible. In terms of content, it does not differ from a regular session at my practice and provides the same level of professional support. However, it is recommended to have at least one initial in-person meeting in order to get to know each other and to clarify all necessary formalities.
Coaching
In coaching, I support you in gaining clarity about your personal or professional goals and in developing concrete steps toward change. Unlike psychotherapy, coaching does not focus on the treatment of mental health disorders, but rather on strengthening resources, enhancing self-efficacy, and fostering personal growth. Coaching can help you make decisions with greater confidence, manage stress more effectively, and gain new perspectives.
About me.
As a psychotherapist with many years of experience in research, I am particularly committed to integrating current scientific findings into therapeutic practice. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy forms the foundation of my work – while it is important to me to focus on concrete changes in the here and now, I also place great value on incorporating biographical backgrounds and individual life stories into the therapeutic process.
In addition to my research activities, I have gained extensive experience in both inpatient and outpatient psychotherapy. This combination of research and practice enables me to support my patients with expertise and empathy, while remaining in line with the current standards of psychotherapy.
I look forward to getting to know you!
Professional experience.
Since 2025
Psychotherapist in Private Practice
2020-2025
Clinical psychologist (outpatient care), vfkv Munich
2020-2022
Clinical psychologist (inpatient care), LMU Clinic for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy
2018-2023
Researcher and Doctoral Fellow, Autism Research Group, Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, LMU Munich
Qualifications.
2019-2024
License as Psychological Psychotherapist (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), vfkv Munich
2019-2024
PhD of Medical Research, LMU Munich
2013-2018
B.Sc. & M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience, Universities of Würzburg and Munich
Professional memberships.
Bavarian State Chamber of Psychological Psychotherapists and Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists (PTK Bayern)
Medical Register of the Kassenärztliche Vereinigung Bayern (KVB)
German Association of Psychotherapists (DPtV)
Publications.
in preparation
Plank, I.S., Koehler, J.C., Eckelmann, J., Bierlich, A.M., Musil, R., Koutsouleris, N., & Falter-Wagner, C.M. Highly scalable technology-assisted differential diagnostics of ASD.
2025
Bierlich, A.M., Scheel, N., Koehler, J.C., Bloch, C., Plank, I.S. & Falter-Wagner, C.M. Attenuated behavioral interpersonal synchrony in autistic adults is not explained by perception of timing. Scientific Reports. 15, 20157. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-05395-1
Bierlich, A.M., Scheel, N.T., Keeser, D., Tepest, R., Georgescu, A.L., Koehler, J.C., Plank, I.S., & Falter-Wagner, C.M. Interpersonal synchrony modulates neural processing in the Action Observation Network and is spared in autism. Human Brain Mapping. 45: e70052. https://doi.org/10.1002/hbm.70052
2024
Koehler, J.C.*, Dong, M.S.*, Song, D.-Y., Bong, G., Koutsouleris, N., Yoo, H., & Falter-Wagner, C.M. Classifying autism in a clinical population based on motion synchrony: a proof-of-concept study using real-life diagnostic interviews. Scientific Reports, 14, 5663. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-56098-y (*shared first-authorship)
Koehler, J.C., Dong, M.S., Bierlich, A.M., Fischer, S., Späth, J., Plank, I.S., Koutsouleris, N., & Falter-Wagner, C.M. Machine learning classification of autism spectrum disorder based on reciprocity in naturalistic social interactions. Translational Psychiatry, 14(1), 76. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41398-024- 02802-5
2023
Plank, I.S., Koehler, J.C., Nelson, A.M., Koutsouleris, N., & Falter-Wagner, C.M. Automated extraction of speech and turn-taking parameters in autism allows for diagnostic classification using a multivariable prediction model. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 14. https://doi.org/10.3389%2Ffpsyt.2023.1257569.
Plank, I.S., Traiger, L.S., Nelson, A.M., Koehler, J.C., Lang, S.F., Tepest, R., Vogeley, K., Georgescu, A.L., Falter-Wagner, C.M. The role of interpersonal synchrony in forming impressions of autistic and non-autistic adults. Scientific Reports, 13, 15306. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-42006-3.
Koehler, J.C., & Falter-Wagner, C.M. Digitally assisted diagnostics of autism spectrum disorder. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 14:1066284, doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1066284
2022
Koehler, J.C.*, Georgescu, A.L.*, Weiske, J., Spangemacher, M., Burghof, L., Falkai, P., Koutsouleris, N., Tschacher, W., Vogeley, K., & Falter-Wagner, C.M. Brief report: Specificity of interpersonal synchrony deficits to autism spectrum disorder and its potential for digitally assisted diagnostics. Journal of autism and developmental disorders, 52(8), 3718-3726. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05194-3 (*shared first-authorship)
2021
Falter-Wagner, C.M. & Koehler, J.C. Digital unterstützte Diagnostik bei Autismus-Spektrum-Störung. Pädiatrische Praxis.
2019
Georgescu, A.L.*, Koehler, J.C.*, Weiske, J., Vogeley, K., Koutsouleris, N., & Falter-Wagner, C.M. Machine Learning to Study Social Interaction Difficulties in ASD. Frontiers in Robotics and AI, 6:132. https://doi.org/10.3389/frobt.2019.00132 (*shared first-authorship)
How it works.
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Get in touch
Are you looking for support in dealing with stress or emotional challenges? Please contact me via the contact form or by phone to arrange an appointment for an initial consultation.
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Initial consultation
In this initial session, we will get to know each other. You will share your current situation and expectations, and I will provide you with an initial assessment and recommendations for the next steps.
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Probatory sessions
In up to four sessions, you will have the opportunity to become familiar with my therapeutic approach and to determine whether you feel comfortable working with me as your therapist. At the same time, we can explore your concerns in greater depth and formulate potential goals together. If applicable, we will also initiate the process of applying for cost coverage with your health insurance provider.
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Start of therapy
Only once you feel confident and the framework conditions have been clarified will we jointly decide whether and how to formally begin the therapy.
Sessions last 50 minutes and are typically held on a weekly basis.
Rates.
I am a licensed psychotherapist and work in my own private practice. This means that I provide treatment for individuals with private health insurance, those eligible for "Beihilfe", or those who wish to cover the costs themselves.
My fees are based on the current "Gebührenordnung für Psychotherapeuten" (GOP) as well as on the new billing recommendations agreed upon by the Federal Chamber of Psychotherapists, the German Medical Association, federal and state aid providers (with the exception of Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein), and the Association of Private Health Insurers, effective July 1, 2024.
The costs of an individual session may vary between 160€-170€ (50 minutes). In addition to regular therapy sessions, additional services may be required depending on individual needs—for example, a biographical anamnesis, the evaluation of questionnaires and other diagnostic tools, or the preparation of formal health insurance applications.
Private health insurance
Private health insurances usually cover the costs of psychotherapy. Please check with your insurance provider in advance about the exact conditions and clarify the following points:
- Amount of reimbursement (full coverage, percentage, etc.)
- Scope of reimbursement (trial sessions, maximum number of therapy sessions)
- Required documents for the application process
Private pay
As a self-paying patient, you can start therapy flexibly and directly, without the need for an application process or approval from an insurance provider. Billing is based on the GOP. This option may be especially suitable if you value discretion or wish to begin quickly.
Please note that coaching is always a self-funded service.
Public health insurance
My practice is a private practice and therefore not part of the public health care system. For this reason, I am unfortunately unable to bill treatments through the public health insurance providers.
If you are covered by public health insurance, you have the option of covering the costs yourself. In addition, you can contact the Kassenärztliche Vereinigung Bayern (KVB) to inquire about available therapy slots with psychotherapists who are licensed to bill public health insurance.
Get in touch.
You do not need a doctor’s referral to begin psychotherapy. To request an initial consultation, you can easily contact me via the contact form or by phone.
📞 Phone: +49 151 72958647
📍 Practice address: Habsburgerplatz 2, 80801 Munich (Ground Floor)
Public transport: Subway U3/U6 – stop Giselastraße.
Please note that unfortunately the practice is not barrier-free.