Positive and Transcultural Psychotherapy
Welcome
Starting therapy is a big step — and often not an easy one.
At the same time, finding support in the public system can be challenging, with waiting times of several months.
During this period, even a few sessions can already provide relief, orientation, and practical ways to cope with what you are going through.
In my work, I see you as a whole person — not only your difficulties, but also your strengths and resources.
Instead of asking
“What is wrong with me?” we explore
“How did these patterns develop — and what would actually support me now?”
Many of the people I work with are capable and responsible in their daily lives — yet internally experience a high level of pressure.
Topics such as perfectionism, procrastination, or ongoing exhaustion often play an important role.
I work with a psychodynamic and humanistic approach, particularly Positive and Transcultural Psychotherapy.
Depending on your situation, our work can be more supportive and focused on current challenges, or more in-depth when it comes to understanding recurring patterns.
The aim is to help you develop ways of coping and self-understanding that remain useful beyond our sessions.
How can you find out if my therapy approach is right for you?
If you’re unsure whether my way of working is right for you, feel free to get in touch – I’ll be happy to answer your questions about the process, content, or framework of therapy.
If you’d like to get a first impression and ask questions, I also offer a short online session (15 minutes) free of charge.
How I work
In my sessions, I meet you with warmth and genuine attention. I offer respect without judgment, so you can feel safe to bring whatever is on your mind. Therapy is a collaborative journey – we walk the path together and shape it in a way that fits your needs.
Your contact with me
📞 Phone & WhatsApp: 0160-91130624
📧 Email: info@ppt-therapie.de
💻 Online booking: directly via [Doctolib] (blue icon on the right)
👉 Write me, call me, or book your appointment online – whichever way is easiest for you.
Joanna Lauth
Positive and Transcultural Psychotherapy
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About Me
I am a licensed Heilpraktikerin für Psychotherapie in Berlin and a certified consultant in Positive and Transcultural Psychotherapy (WAPP) and a member of the World Association for Positive and Transcultural Psychotherapy (WAPP) – www.positum.org. My approach combines scientifically grounded methods with warmth, clarity, and a resource-oriented attitude.
I support adults who feel stressed, overwhelmed, or caught in recurring conflicts. Many of my clients are navigating life transitions, cultural changes, or relationship challenges and are looking for a safe and confidential space to explore new perspectives.
What you can expect
- Individual and couple therapy and counseling sessions online.
- Multilingual counselling: German, English, Polish.
- A strengths-based approach that helps you reconnect with resilience and inner resources.
- Ideas and reflections for the time between sessions — so the process continues to unfold in your everyday life.
My goal is to offer professional, empathetic support that makes you feel understood and empowered.
Personal
Outside of my practice, I love nature, my family, and the small moments in life that ground us. This balance also shapes my therapeutic attitude: professional, empathetic, and approachable.
My background
Alongside my work in private practice, I work as a psychological counselor at the European University Viadrina in Frankfurt (Oder), supporting people in a wide range of life situations and challenges within an international and culturally diverse environment.
With a strong foundation in communication, language development, and multilingualism, I bring therapeutic experience from both multicultural settings and clinical practice. Speaking German, English, and Polish, I offer flexible and respectful support for adults facing stress, conflicts, or life transitions – helping you gain clarity and discover new ways forward.
I have experience in therapeutic work with multilingual children who face language development difficulties and I also gained experience working with patients during my clinical internship on the general psychiatry ward at a psychiatric clinic in Angermünde, Germany.
What is Positive and Transcultural Psychotherapy?
The compass of my therapeutic approach:
The Three Main Principles of Positive Psychotherapy
1. Hope
Developing new perspectives
2. Balance
Restoring inner equilibrium
Where do I feel overwhelmed? What have I neglected? What is ready to grow?
Every person has different strategies for dealing with challenges. In Positive Psychotherapy we focus on four key areas of life:
Body & Health
Achievement & Work
Relationships & Contact
Future & Meaning
When these areas are brought back into balance, clarity and inner strength can emerge.
3. Consultation
Help towards self-help
Positive Psychotherapy always aims to strengthen self-efficacy. In five steps – from observation to the expansion of goals – you learn how to make better use of your own resources. Psychoeducation plays a central role here: you receive knowledge and tools that continue to support you beyond the sessions.
Psychotherapy & Counselling – Issues that may bring you here
Many of my clients are capable and responsible in their daily lives — yet experience a high level of inner pressure.
The following themes often play a role:
Inner pressure, perfectionism & exhaustion
High expectations towards yourself, the feeling of never quite being “done,” and increasing exhaustion or overwhelm in everyday life or work.
Procrastination & inner blocks
Putting off important tasks despite knowing they matter — often accompanied by self-criticism, pressure, and difficulty getting started.
Stress & overload
Ongoing tension, difficulty switching off, and the sense of constantly having to function.
Anxiety & insecurity
Persistent self-doubt, inner restlessness, intrusive thoughts, or adjustment difficulties that affect daily life.
Relationships & boundaries
Challenges in partnerships, family, or work — especially when balancing your own needs with expectations from others.
Transcultural experiences
Living between different cultural contexts, navigating expectations, identity questions, or the feeling of having to “do more” to belong.
Meaning & orientation
A sense of losing direction, or questioning what truly matters beyond performance and expectations.
If some of this feels familiar:
Feel free to reach out or book an appointment – we’ll find the right way forward together.
Psychotherapy and Counseling - important information:
Sessions in my practice are privately paid, as statutory health insurance does not cover therapy with a Heilpraktikerin für Psychotherapie. Some private or supplementary insurances may reimburse part of the cost.
Self-paid therapy also brings certain advantages: flexibility in scheduling (weekly, every two or three weeks), freedom to shape the process around your needs, and the possibility to combine counselling with deeper therapeutic work. Sometimes just a few sessions are enough, sometimes more time is helpful.
I see therapy as an investment in your well-being and personal growth — one that can help you develop skills and inner resources you carry with you long after our sessions.
Fees and Payment
Individual Sessions
Initial consultation (50 minutes) and further individual sessions (50 minutes): €90
Couple Counseling & Couple Therapy
I offer couple counselling and couple therapy for couples in different life situations. The focus is on communication, mutual understanding, and a constructive way of dealing with conflict and change.
I have particular experience working with couples in transcultural and multilingual contexts, for example when different cultural backgrounds, values, or family expectations play a role. These differences can be enriching, but they can also present specific challenges within a relationship.
Fees:
• Initial session (60 minutes)and further sessions (60 minutes): €130 (per couple)
The sessions provide a safe and supportive space for clarity, orientation, and development — respectful, structured, and tailored to your individual needs.
Note:
In urgent emergencies, such as severe crises or acute suicidal thoughts, please contact emergency services immediately by calling 112.
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