Hi, I'm Svenja
Born in New Jersey to a German father and Belgian mother, I was raised in a multicultural and multilingual household, speaking English, German, and French fluently. Our family later moved to France, where I attended a French-German high school.
At 18, I relocated to Germany and studied psychology at the University of Mannheim. I graduated with a Diplom in Psychology, then completed my training in cognitive behavioral therapy at the private institute IFKV Bad Dürkheim, successfully passing the national licensing exam to become a licensed psychotherapist.
After moving to Seattle in 2021, I observed how many professionals struggled with stress, burnout, imposter syndrome, and unsustainable work patterns. Drawing on my 15+ years of experience with CBT principles and my cross-cultural background, I now help people identify the thoughts and behaviors limiting their progress and develop more sustainable approaches to professional success.
Services
I provide authentic, empathetic guidance delivered with a touch of humor and genuine curiosity. I don't just offer solutions for you to follow. Instead, we explore possibilities together and create space for you to discover your own path to sustainable success.
Common challenges my clients face:
Navigating career uncertainty after layoffs or industry changes
Breaking through analysis paralysis in decision-making
Managing perfectionism that creates procrastination
Balancing high achievement with sustainable practices
Overcoming feeling stuck despite knowing they're capable of more
Areas we work on together:
Stress & burnout prevention using evidence-based techniques
Cognitive restructuring to address limiting beliefs
Sustainable work-life integration beyond hustle culture
Communication and boundary-setting skills
Building resilience for transitions and setbacks
Addressing imposter syndrome and self-doubt