Janina

Dr Janina Botsford

Psychotherapist (Registered)

“I am a licensed psychotherapist with over 12 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families of all ages and backgrounds. I specialize in working with expats.”

About Me

With a decade of experience and an American and Croatian background, I support individuals, couples, and families worldwide. My dual background and extensive experience allow me to understand diverse perspectives, helping clients navigate life's complexities. I offer a space where adults, children, and adolescents can explore their feelings and find clarity.

Approach

After twelve years supporting expats and multi‑cultural families, my work tends to balance practical steps with reflective space so change feels manageable and real. Sessions in English or German—in person in Freiburg or online—move at a steady, collaborative pace: we clarify patterns, try small experiments between sessions, and use focused assessment when children or attention challenges are involved. The tone is curious and direct, holding both emotion and concrete strategies, which many adults, couples and parents find helpful during transitions and overwhelm.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Couples
  • Families

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • ADHD / Attention

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Relocation / Expat

    The psychological challenges of moving to a new country or city, including loneliness, culture shock, identity shifts, and loss of social support.

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  • Parenting Support

    Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.

  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

  • Psychotherapist (Registered)

    A psychotherapist who is formally registered with a regulatory or professional body in their jurisdiction.

Credentials

Registrations

Gesundheitsamt Berlin

Heilpraktikerin für Psychotherapie

Qualifications

Freie Universität Berlin

Service Areas

The Selfcare

In-person & Online

West

Freiburg Im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg

Germany

West, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany