MSc. Sarah Lichtenberger

Qualifications

Education and Professional Experience

Since 2026: Psychotherapist at the Klaus-Grawe-Institut, Zurich
Since 2022: Guest lecturer in the Minterlink seminar, ETH Zurich
2020-2026: Psychotherapist at Jugendberatung Zürich (Youth Counseling Services Zurich); 8 months as interim head of service
2021: Certificate in Trauma Therapy for Children and Adolescents, Ulm University Hospital
2014-2019: Psychologist in Multisystemic Therapy, Child and Adolescent Psychological Services, Spital Thurgau AG
2014-2017: Postgraduate training in psychotherapy with a cognitive-behavioral and interpersonal focus, Klaus-Grawe-Institute and University of Basel
2014: Training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT Kompakt I), AWP Zurich
2013: Certificate in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Medical University of South Carolina
2012: Training in Schema Therapy for Couples with Jeffrey Young
2011: Research internship on patients with chronic pain and multiple comorbidities, University Hospital Zurich
2007-2013: Master of Science (MSc) in Psychology, University of Zurich

Areas of Focus

Adolescents and adults: Individual psychotherapy for psychological distress and mental health conditions, including trauma-related disorders, depression, anxiety disorders, self-esteem issues, life transitions and crises, and difficulties in emotional regulation
Couples: Couples therapy with a clinical focus on communication, conflict resolution, intimacy, and sexuality
Parents: Parent-focused psychotherapy and guidance, strengthening existing resources and developing effective parenting skills
Gynecopsychological psychotherapy and support: Individual support for premenstrual syndrome (PMS), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), sexual health issues, family planning, pregnancy or involuntary childlessness

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