Berlin is a city of constant movement—new beginnings, changing identities, intense work rhythms, and big life choices. For many people, that same energy can also bring anxiety, loneliness, relationship strain, or burnout.
Therapy in Berlin with My International Therapy
My International Therapy connects you with carefully selected, verified therapists in Berlin. You can start online therapy or in-person sessions depending on your preference and availability.
In person in Berlin, our therapists offer approaches such as EMDR therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), body-oriented psychotherapy, systemic family therapy, couples therapy and ADHD-focused therapy.
Common reasons people seek therapy in Berlin
- Relocation stress, culture shock, and homesickness
- Work pressure, startup intensity, and burnout
- Anxiety, panic, overthinking, or sleep issues
- Relationship transitions, dating stress, or breakup recovery
- Identity questions, belonging, and life direction
Therapy for expats and international residents in Berlin
Berlin is one of Europe’s most international cities, with a large English-speaking community, a startup and creative scene, researchers, students and many people who came for freedom and new beginnings. That openness comes with its own pressures: intense work rhythms, a demanding housing search, German bureaucracy, long grey winters, and a nightlife and dating culture that can be exciting as well as exhausting. Anxiety, burnout, loneliness, identity questions and relationship transitions are among the most frequent reasons people seek support. Finding an English-speaking or multilingual therapist in Berlin is often difficult; our network was built to make it easier.
How mental health care works in Germany
In Germany, statutory health insurance (gesetzliche Krankenversicherung) covers psychotherapy with licensed psychotherapists who have a contract with the insurance funds, but waiting times of several months are common, and finding a therapist who works in English or another language is harder still. Many international residents therefore start with a private therapist and pay directly; private health insurances (private Krankenversicherung) and some supplementary or expat policies reimburse part of the sessions, depending on the therapist’s qualification: check your contract. Our therapists provide invoices you can submit to your insurer.
Choosing a therapist who fits you
The relationship with your therapist matters as much as the method. On each profile you can check the languages spoken, the approaches used (for example CBT, EMDR, ACT or psychodynamic therapy), the topics they work with, the session format and the fee. If you are not sure where to start, describe what you are going through and we will suggest therapists who match your needs.
- Sessions usually last 50 to 60 minutes, weekly or every two weeks
- In person in Berlin or online by secure video, wherever you live
- Couples, family and individual therapy, as well as workshops and groups
If you need urgent help in Berlin
Therapy is not an emergency service. If you or someone close to you is in danger, call 112. The Telefonseelsorge offers free, anonymous support 24/7 on 0800 111 0 111 or 0800 111 0 222.
How it works
- Tell us what you need (language, topic, preferences).
- Get matched with a therapist who fits your situation.
- Start therapy online or in person, at a pace that feels right.
