Private psychotherapy practice:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for adults
Lukas Kreuz, Frankfurt am Main
English-speaking Psychotherapist in Frankfurt
Learn more about my treatment services as a psychological psychotherapist (behavioral therapy for adults) for privately insured patients and self-payers in German or English in Frankfurt am Main (Bahnhofsviertel, close to city center) on my website.
There are currently openings for psychotherapy and coaching. I look forward to hearing from you.
Private psychotherapy in Frankfurt am Main
Qualifications
Treatment focuses
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Licensed as a Psychological Psychotherapist (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adults)
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Psychologist : Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Psychology
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Psychotherapy sessions are available in German or English.
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Ongoing professional development through participation in training courses on various current psychotherapeutic topics and reading of psychotherapeutic journals and specialist literature
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Established in private practice in Frankfurt am Main since summer 2024
Memberships
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Registered in the psychotherapist register of the Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians in Hesse
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Chamber of Psychotherapists Hesse
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Professional Association of German Psychologists (BDP)
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German Psychotherapists Association (DPtV)
My stance
In my private practice, individual collaboration is very important to me. For this reason, I have consciously decided to offer only individual sessions and not group sessions.
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Anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety disorder, agoraphobia, social anxiety disorder, exam nerves, specific phobias/anxiety, panic disorder, panic attacks)
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Adjustment disorders, life crises
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Burnout, stress, overload
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Depression
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Dermatillomania (“skin picking”)
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Eating disorders (anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating, avoidant-restrictive food intake disorder "ARFID")
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Body dysmorphic disorder
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Psychosomatic, somatoform disorders (somatization disorder, hypochondriacal disorder)
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Personality disorders (Borderline - BPD)
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), stress following a traumatic event
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Procrastination
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Sexual dysfunctions (decreased sexual desire, erectile dysfunction, vaginismus, premature ejaculation)
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Grief
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Trichotillomania (pulling out hair)
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Compulsions (obsessive-compulsive disorder, compulsive behaviors such as checking compulsions and washing compulsions, obsessive thoughts)
This list is not exhaustive: If your symptoms are not mentioned, I can usually give you an assessment within a few sessions as to whether treatment in my practice would be beneficial.
You are welcome to come for a single session if you are interested in my assessment and recommendations regarding your complaints.
Impressions from the private practice
FAQ / Frequently Asked Questions
How much does psychotherapy cost?
Services are billed according to the fee schedule for psychotherapists, based on the joint billing recommendation of the German Federal Chamber of Psychotherapists, the German Medical Association, the Association of Private Health Insurance Companies, and the federal and state public service health insurance providers. Specifically, the fee is as follows: Consultation hour (50 min.): €134.06 "Probatorik" (50 min.):€134.07 Short-term therapy (50 min.):€167.58 Long-term therapy (50 min.): €134.07 At the beginning of psychotherapy, the following services are typically charged in addition to the session fees: Diagnostic interview: €75.75 Test battery: €75.75 Biographical anamnesis: €123.34 Since the insurance terms and conditions of private health insurance companies differ, I would recommend that you inquire about the scope of psychotherapeutic services in your contract.
Can I, as a person with statutory health insurance, undergo psychotherapy in your private practice?
No, unfortunately I cannot bill statutory health insurance companies (exception: BAHN-BKK, see next question). Background: In each city, only a limited number of psychological psychotherapists are authorized to bill statutory health insurance companies through the Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians ("Kassenärztliche Vereinigung - KV") . In Frankfurt—as in almost every city—there are no available authorizations. This is because, according to the KV's needs assessment, the current number of psychotherapists ensures that the provision of services to those with statutory health insurance is sufficient. Therefore, I would like to ask for your understanding that I cannot offer you treatment as a person with statutory health insurance. Exceptions to this are if you are paying by yourself or if reimbursement is possible for you (see the question after next).
Can BAHN-BKK cover the costs of psychotherapy in your private practice?
If you are insured with BAHN-BKK, treatment in my private practice might be possible. This is because BAHN-BKK has individual contracts with private psychotherapists. All psychotherapy services are then paid directly by BAHN-BKK. If you are a BAHN-BKK member and interested in treatment in my practice, I would be pleased to hear from you.
Is reimbursement for psychotherapy possible for those with statutory health insurance?
I am generally open to reimbursement. However, as a private psychotherapist, I bill you directly – meaning you will receive an invoice from me according to the German fee schedule for psychotherapists (GOP, exception: BAHN-BKK, see previous question). It is then your responsibility to submit this invoice to your health insurance company. Whether and to what extent you receive reimbursement is independent of my invoice. Please note: Health insurance companies vary in their cooperation regarding reimbursement. You can certainly get a first impression by inquiring with your health insurance company about reimbursement.
Which funding sources are possible?
You can contact me regarding the following types of insurance: • Private health insurance • Private health insurance and supplementary benefits (civil servants) • Self-pay (you pay for the therapy costs yourself) • possible reimbursement of costs • BAHN-BKK • German Armed Forces • Medical care of Federal Police Unfortunately, I cannot bill statutory health insurance (GKV) (exception: BAHN-BKK).
What does "self-payer" mean in the context of psychotherapy?
As a self-pay patient, you cover the costs of psychotherapy yourself, without billing your health insurance. This can be particularly interesting for those with statutory health insurance who wish to receive psychotherapy in a private practice.
How long will I have to wait for an initial consultation for psychotherapy?
An initial consultation can usually take place within 1-2 weeks , often even within the same week. Since capacity is available, therapy can begin immediately if desired – without any additional waiting time.
What is the difference between a psychologist, a psychotherapist, and a psychiatrist?
A psychologist is someone who has studied psychology (today: Bachelor's and Master's degrees, formerly: Diploma). A psychotherapist (for adults) is someone who is either a psychologist or a doctor and has additionally completed psychotherapy training. The word "training" is somewhat misleading here, as only psychologists or doctors are allowed to complete this training. A psychotherapist whose primary profession is psychology is called a psychological psychotherapist. If their primary profession is medicine, they are called a medical psychotherapist . The commonality is that both offer psychotherapy as a treatment. A psychiatrist, on the other hand, is a physician who has completed specialist training in psychiatry and psychotherapy. Their focus is often on the medication-based treatment of mental illnesses.
How long does psychotherapy last?
The duration of psychotherapy cannot be stated generally. It depends on factors such as your specific needs, your therapy goals, and the individual course of treatment. For those with statutory health insurance, there are fixed treatment quotas for standard psychotherapy. These may include, for example, up to three initial consultations and five preliminary sessions, followed by short-term therapy (24 sessions) or long-term therapy (60 sessions). For those with private health insurance, the terms of their individual insurance contract apply. Therefore, you should clarify with your insurer how many sessions your private health insurance will cover before beginning treatment.
Is psychotherapy possible in English?
Yes, our psychotherapy session can certainly take place in English.
Is online psychotherapy possible?
In principle, psychotherapy sessions can also take place via video conference if this setting is suitable for your needs. Online therapy can be helpful, for example, if it makes treatment easier to combine with a demanding professional or family life. We can discuss together whether sessions take place online, in person, or in a combination of both. The initial consultation takes place in person at my practice in Frankfurt am Main.
Do I need referral for psychotherapy?
Generally, you do not need a referral for psychotherapy; you can simply arrange and attend an initial consultation. However, it is possible that a private health insurance company may stipulate in the contract that, for example, a specialist must first determine the need for psychotherapy before you will be reimbursed for sessions. However, I have only encountered this extremely rarely and it is clearly the exception. If you are paying by yourself, you do not need a referral.
How long does a psychotherapy session last?
A regular psychotherapy session lasts 50 minutes . However, a longer duration may be advisable in certain cases. For example, during so-called exposure therapy or when a family member attends a session.
Are you interested in an initial consultation?
Please get in touch with me. I look forward to your message and will usually get back to you within 1-2 business days.