About us
We are a collaborative psychotherapeutic practice with a dedicated focus on neurodivergence. Our team is composed of licensed psychotherapists specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
We offer professional, evidence-based psychotherapy for neurodivergent individuals as well as for anyone with a clinical indication for treatment. In addition, we provide comprehensive diagnostic assessments—particularly in the area of neurodivergence—to support clarity, self-understanding, and access to appropriate care.
We also offer clinical supervision, peer consultation (intervision), and continuing professional education on neurodivergence for mental health professionals and related fields.
I am Maria Etlender, a psychologist and licensed psychological psychotherapist specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
My clinical and academic work centers on neurodivergence, with a particular focus on autism and ADHD, including their co-occurrence (AuDHD). I am also especially interested in related phenomena such as alexithymia and aphantasia.
Working with autistic individuals is a deeply meaningful part of my practice. Alongside my clinical work, I am actively engaged in research and regularly attend international scientific conferences and advanced professional trainings. I am a member of the International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) and am currently pursuing doctoral research in this field. Staying closely connected to emerging research in neurodivergence is an integral part of my professional identity.
Beyond my therapeutic work, I teach at psychotherapy training institutes, universities, and hospitals, and serve on the board of the Alexithymia Research International Alliance (ARIA). My aim is to contribute to a lasting improvement in care for neurodivergent individuals through scientifically grounded, neuroaffirmative and queer-affirmative, evidence-based diagnostic assessment and psychotherapy.
I am Clarissa Kleickmann, a licensed psychological psychotherapist specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
For many years, I have worked with great dedication and enthusiasm in the field of neurodivergence, supporting children, adolescents, and adults across the lifespan. Creating a therapeutic space characterized by warmth, respect, and genuine appreciation is especially important to me.
Through an open and transparent therapeutic relationship, I aim to support you in regaining a sense of agency and confidence in shaping your life. My goal is to help you (re)develop coping strategies that feel authentic and sustainable, enabling you to navigate even challenging situations with greater clarity and self-trust.
Professional Experience
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Teaching therapist at the outpatient clinic of the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt (09/2023–10/2024)
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Since 2021: Licensed for statutory health insurance billing (SHI accreditation), Ingolstadt
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Lecturer at various psychotherapy training institutes (MUNIP, CIP, DGVT) for adult (PP) and child and adolescent (KJP) psychotherapy trainees, teaching topics including mindfulness, relaxation techniques, self-compassion, metacognitive therapy, creative techniques in psychotherapy, and parent training programs
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Psychological Psychotherapist in training at the private practice of C. Weixler, Ingolstadt
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Clinical Psychologist in a psychiatric residential care setting (Altstadtzentrum, Sebastianstraße)
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Clinical Psychologist at Heckscher-Klinikum gGmbH, Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Outpatient Clinic, Ingolstadt
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Clinical Psychologist at Danuvius Klinik GmbH, Ingolstadt
Education and Training
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Training as a Supervisor at the Institute for Psychotherapy & Supervision (IPS), Munich
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Postgraduate training as a Psychological Psychotherapist with specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at IVS Nuremberg; state licensure granted by the Government of Upper Bavaria (2013)
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Diploma in Psychology, Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt
Selected Advanced Trainings
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ACT for Adolescents (Russ Harris)
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ACIA training program, Newcastle University
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Additional qualification in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Children and Adolescents
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Additional qualification in Group Psychotherapy
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Advanced training seminars in Schema Therapy (IST-M and ISTOS) for children, adolescents, and adults
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Specialized training in the diagnostic assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorders using the ADOS-G (Isserlin Academy, Augsburg)
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Certified therapeutic riding instructor (adapted sports / equine-assisted therapy for individuals with disabilities)
Professional Memberships
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German Association of Psychotherapists (Deutsche PsychotherapeutenVereinigung e.V.)
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Bavarian Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians (Kassenärztliche Vereinigung Bayerns)
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Bavarian Chamber of Psychotherapists (Psychotherapeutenkammer Bayern)
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Bavarian State Association for Therapeutic Riding e.V.