Therapy for Expats
Offering compassionate, native English-speaking therapy (HeilprG) designed for internationals – in Munich and online.
Benefit from support rooted in genuine understanding and personal experience.
You’re not lost. You’re inbetween.
Online and in-person support for navigating life abroad.
I’m Kat, a licensed therapist (HeilprG) offering therapy in native-level English for expats and immigrants in Munich and online.
I first moved from the U.S. to Germany at 14, and have crossed back and forth between the two countries twice more since, each time challenging my sense of identity and stability. I know what it’s like to struggle with disconnection and self-doubt after choosing a new path, and how meaningful it can be to talk to someone who gets it.
Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, or just feeling stuck, our sessions offer a space to explore what’s weighing you down and what’s possible.
Background
Before training as a therapist, I spent twenty years as a documentary filmmaker and journalist, focused on international stories – work that took me across the world and shaped a lasting interest in navigating cultural differences. I also hold a B.A. in English and an M.A. in German from the University of Virginia, and completed a two-year Journalism Volontariat here in Germany.
Clinical Training
-Grundausbildung in Psychotherapy, ZfN München
-CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) certification, ZfN München
-Heilerlaubnis für Psychotherapie (HeilprG), granted by Gesundheitsreferat München in May 2025
Supporting expats and immigrants through challenges abroad.
Native English-speaking therapist in Munich
Therapy with a native English speaker ensures that nothing gets lost in translation, so you can fully express complex emotions, process difficult experiences, and be yourself without having to search for the right words or explain the unspoken.
Counseling for anxiety & depression
Living abroad can intensify anxiety and depression, and facing these challenges without your usual support can feel overwhelming. You’re not overreacting, and you’re not alone. We can explore what’s beneath the surface and build tools for relief and resilience.
Evidence-based methodology
I combine radical empathy with thoroughly researched methods (CBT/ACT/SFBT) that have a solid track record, creating an approach that honors both the scientific foundation of therapy and the human need to be deeply seen and understood. Because meaningful growth arises at the intersection of knowledge and compassion.
Blog
Exploring the In-Between: Therapy & Expat Life in Munich
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The 4 (and a half) Stages of Culture Shock
Let’s get this out of the way: Culture shock is real. And it’s totally awful. If…
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Learning to Live with Otherness.
Sameness is so comforting. Familiarity, predictability… there’s something to besaid for keeping the ground…
A First Step, Together
If you’d like to see whether my approach feels like a good fit, you’re welcome to book a free 15-minute introductory call. Just pick a time that works for you.
You can also book an online session directly. For in-person sessions in Munich, please send me an email.