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Our practice

We bring together different disciplines, perspectives and areas of expertise.

Our interdisciplinary work allows us to develop individualized approaches based on each person's needs.

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Psychiatry

Specialist psychiatric care that sees the whole person.

Treatment decisions draw on current scientific evidence, clinical experience and your own perspective, preferences and goals.

01evidence
What does current science tell us?
02clinical experience
What do we see and understand in your individual situation?
03your perspective
What do you experience, value and prefer?

Collaborative care

Where helpful, we work with specialists in internal medicine and naturopathy to consider physical and psychological aspects together.

format
50-min initial consultation · 20-min follow-ups
for
adults seeking psychiatric assessment or treatment
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Psychotherapy

Evidence-based psychotherapy, tailored to the individual.

We draw on different therapeutic approaches according to each person's needs and goals, including cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, systemic, schema and compassion-focused approaches, as well as DBT.

format
50-min sessions
for
private insurance, self-payers, cost-reimbursement
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Diagnostics

Comprehensive psychiatric and psychotherapeutic assessment.

We assess the full range of mental health conditions through careful clinical interviews, validated instruments, current clinical standards and differential diagnosis.

This includes depression, anxiety disorders, ADHD, autism, trauma-related disorders, bipolar disorder, psychosis, personality disorders and other psychiatric conditions.

Specialized ADHD & autism assessment

Our assessments combine validated instruments with a thorough clinical history, clinical assessment and differential diagnosis, helping to distinguish ADHD and autism from other conditions with overlapping symptoms.

format
2–5 appointments
for
adults seeking diagnostic clarity
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Couples therapy

Therapy for the patterns that shape a relationship.

We work with established approaches such as Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) to understand recurring patterns, strengthen connection and develop more constructive ways of relating.

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80 min sessions
for
couples at any stage
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Psychological coaching

Psychological coaching for founders, leaders and people navigating complex decisions.

A focused space to gain perspective, clarify priorities and decide what comes next.

Collaborative coaching

For leadership and organizational topics beyond the scope of psychological coaching, we work with specialized coaching and consulting partners where appropriate.

format
50–80 min sessions · flexible cadence
for
professionals, founders and leaders
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Supervision

A reflective space for clinicians, coaches and other professionals carrying complex responsibility.

We bring an outside perspective, profound therapeutic and clinical experience and practical focus to complex cases, professional roles and relationships.

format
50–80 min sessions · individual or small group
for
coaches, therapists and care professionals
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The Essential Notes

Curated insights from psychiatry, psychotherapy and mental health.

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The Essential Notes.