During therapy, I learn how to handle conflicts and difficult feelings better. Now I have much more courage than I used to and get on better with others. Bullying and self-harming aren’t a problem anymore.
About me
Dr. med. Katharina Schmidt
Personal details
- Born in 1971 in Düsseldorf, Germany
- Three children
Focus of my work
- Specialist for child and adolescent psychiatry
- Supervisor and lecturer in the continuing education curriculum “Behavioral parent-child psychotherapy” (VEKIP program at ZPP Heidelberg)
- Parent Coach
- Meditation and mindfulness
Further focuses of my work
Along with diagnostics and the psychiatric and psychotherapeutic treatment of children and adolescents, I also work as a child-psychiatric supervisor (recognized under the VEKIP program at ZPP Heidelberg) and as a child psychiatric reviewer for the Family Court.
Since 2015 I have also been coaching women on the issues of career and family, leadership and self-leadership, vision, and gender issues at work: www.katharina-schmidt-coaching.de
In addition, I prepare method-critical opinions (counter-assessments).
Many international families come to Heidelberg with their children for reasons of research and professional careers.
For the past five years or so, I have attended courses on intercultural skills, focusing on working with international families. This is becoming increasingly important in the context of globalization and greater family mobility. Of course, I also offer treatment in English.
How I founded my own practice for children and adolescents
I discovered my enthusiasm for child and adolescent psychiatry while studying at the University of Yale (USA). My fascination for the wide range of modern treatment options for children and adolescents sparked my wish to become a child psychiatrist and psychotherapist myself.
I spent most of my residency in Switzerland, where I was fortunate to benefit from excellent and highly varied training. It was here that I also gained extensive experience in the field of infant and toddler therapy – one of my key areas. My work as a senior physician with a management function in child psychiatry was ultimately the ideal preparation for my own practice – a long-cherished dream that came true for me in 2013.
Now I look forward every day to my work with my patients, big and small, and their families. Every child is unique and has their own story. The concept of the private practice enables me to focus fully on your child and you as a family and to meet your needs. Every time it is a joy to me to be able to accompany and support you as a family in your individual development.
Dr. med. Katharina Schmidt
Medical and psychotherapeutic training
- Specialist in child and adolescent psychiatry and psychotherapy
- Psychiatric diagnosis and psychological test procedures
- Psychotherapy: Behavioral therapy (Akademie für Verhaltenstherapie, Cologne), depth psychology, systemic therapy
- Advanced training in video intervention therapy with George Downing, Basel/Munich
- Focus of continuing education: New therapy methods (IFS – internal family systems according to R. Schwartz, neurofeedback, trauma therapy method, TRIMB, empath concept, positive psychology)
- MSC (mindful self compassion) / MFY (mindful self compassion for teens and young adults), relaxation methods
- Meditation (according to T. Rasmussen, J. Kornfield, S. Salzberg, Rick Hanson / samatha, vipassana, metta)
Research experience
- Studies on psychomotor symptoms with depression, Kiel University, Faculty of Psychiatry, 1997/1999
- Functional studies on cellular mechanisms and the role of cytokines with septic immune paralysis, doctorate/research grant from the central study fund Charité / Humboldt University of Berlin, Institute of Medical Immunology, 2000-2001
- Electrophysiological studies on the effect of psychopharmaceuticals on the 5HT3 receptor, Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry, Munich, 2003-2004
- Several national and international publications
Examinations
- Part three of the National Medical Licensing Exam 2000
- License to practice medicine 2004
- Graduation as Dr. med. 2004
- Recognition as a specialist in child and adolescent psychiatry and psychotherapy 2012
Academic training
1993 – 1996
Course of studies in human medicine at the University of Bonn
1997 – 2000
Course of studies in human medicine at Kiel University
1999 – 2000
Practical year with the elective subject of child and adolescent psychiatry at the following universities:
- Yale University (USA)
- Harvard Medical School (USA)
- University of the West Indies (Barbados)
- University of Cape Town (South Africa)
- Northwestern University Chicago (USA)
- University of Sydney (Australia)
2000 – 2001
Doctoral studies in human medicine at the Medical Faculty of Charité Berlin
Since 2018
Doctoral studies in human medicine at the Medical Faculty of Charité Berlin
Professional work
2001 – 2003
- Junior doctor
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Institute of Medical Immunology at Charité, HU BerlinNeuro-Centrum, DüsseldorfMax Planck Institute of Psychiatry and LMU Munich
2004 – 2010
- Resident
- Clinic of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Rheinische Kliniken Düsseldorf
- Clinic of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Duisburg Hospital
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Service Thurgau, Switzerland
2010 – 2012
Senior physician
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Head of child psychology for in-patient treatment and member of the extended steering committeeSocial Pediatric Center Winterthur Cantonal Hospital, Switzerland
2013 – 2016
Own practice as specialist in child and adolescent psychiatry and psychotherapy in Tübingen (private practice and patients with statutory insurance)Focus on infants / toddlers and work as a supervisor
Since 2015
Self-employed as a coach, focus on coaching for womenwww.katharina-schmidt-coaching.de
www.katharina-schmidt-coaching.de
Since 2017
Establishment of a private practice for child and adolescent psychiatry and psychotherapy in Heidelberg
An excerpt from my list of publications is shown below:
Aldenhoff, J.B., Buhl, K.: Depression. In: H. Foerstl, Ed., Klinische Neuropsychiatrie, Thieme, 35-46, 2000.
Lewis, M., Musto, D., Mayes, L., and Buhl, K.: Environmental Influences on Child Psychiatry. In: Hugh Freeman, Ed., A Century of Psychiatry, Volume 1, London: Mosby-Wolf, 81-86, 1999.
Lemke, M.R., Wendorff, T., Mieth, B., Buhl, K., Linnemann, M.: Regulation of Gait in Major Depression Compared with Healthy Controls: Spatiotemporal Gait Patterns during Overground Locomotion, J Psychiatry Res, 277-83, 34 (4-5), 2000.
What patients, parents, and colleagues have to say about me:
The diagnosis and treatment recommendations by Dr. Schmidt in Heidelberg helped us a lot for our son. We will be back for further treatment next year.
Parents of Jian, 6 years old
Patient
We always look forward to our session with Dr. Schmidt. We understand our child much better now and day-to-day life is much easier.
Parents of Paul, 2 years old
Patient
As a specialist in child neurology, I very much enjoy working with my colleague Dr. Schmidt. She combines professional competence with a sensitive approach to children and their families seeking help. These are the most important factors for successful therapy.
