Welcome!
Romantic relationships can give us strength and satisfaction, but they can also become a source of stress. Often, it is precisely the qualities that we initially appreciate in our partners that later present us with increasing challenges. In couple counseling, I help you better understand your conflicts, and to agree together on how you want to shape your relationship in the future.
Why couple therapy?
Possible topics include communication problems, the desire for a different type of relationship (monogamous, open, polyamorous), a desire to have children, escalating or permanent disputes in everyday life, an affair, illness of a partner, problems in sexuality or the gender transition of a partner. If you would like joint support with these or other issues, couple therapy is the appropriate setting.
About me
As a trained historian I have long been involved in the history of gender and sexuality. I have been supporting couples as a systemic couple counselor and family therapist (SG) since 2023. I am fascinated by the diverse and creative solutions that couples find in response to challenges. What I value most about my work is making it easier for couples to find these solutions.
This also means that I may question cherished beliefs about you, your partner or your relationship – sometimes more seriously, sometimes with humor. We will always focus on your strengths, your resources and on what you have already achieved. As a transfemme/non-binary therapist, a queer-friendly, discrimination-sensitive and appreciative attitude is important to me.
Prices and conditions
I offer counseling in both German and English. The sessions take place in Berlin-Kreuzberg (S+U Yorckstraße), are 90 minutes each, and I charge 120-180 Euros for a session (based on self-assessment). The rooms are wheelchair accessible. If you are unable to attend a session, I will charge a cancellation fee. In settings with more than two persons (families, polyamorous relationships, friendship circles) I work together with a colleague. Feel free to contact me for more information.
I am looking forward to meeting you!
Yan H. Friedrichs, PhD
(Pronouns: she/they)
Systemic Couple and Family Therapist (SG)
E-mail: kontakt@systemische-paartherapie.berlin
You are welcome to use gender-neutral forms of address such as "Hello Dr. Friedrichs" in emails to me. If you would like a specific form of address, please feel free to give me feedback.