Clinics

Clinics for Mental Illnesses

Below you will find psychiatric and psychosomatic clinics that treat depression, borderline disorder, narcissism, eating disorders, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, and more.

Note

This listing does not claim to be exhaustive. It is recommended to inquire directly with the clinics about current offerings and admission requirements before making contact.

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Difference: Psychiatric vs. Psychosomatic Clinics

Psychiatric Clinics

Psychiatric clinics treat severe mental illnesses where medication is often necessary. They offer:

• Acute crisis care
• Inpatient treatment for severe symptoms
• Medication adjustment
• Protection in cases of self-harm or danger to others

Psychosomatic Clinics

Psychosomatic clinics treat conditions where physical and psychological factors interact. The focus is on:

• Psychotherapy (individual and group therapy)
• Body therapy
• Relaxation techniques
• Creative therapies
• Rehabilitation

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Clinics with Detailed Information

Schoen Klinik Bad Bramstedt Specialized DBT program for borderline patients, 74 beds

Psychosomatic Clinic Bad Duerkheim Behavioral therapy and schema therapy, over 20 years of experience

Michael Balint Clinic DBT program based on Linehan, approx. 3 months treatment duration

Klinik Schwedenstein 12-week DBT module, specialized clinic for psychosomatic medicine

Klinik Hohe Mark Depth psychology-based therapy, Christian-oriented

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Comprehensive Clinic List

For a comprehensive list of psychiatric and psychosomatic clinics in Germany sorted by postal codes:

Clinic List Germany Over 100 clinics sorted by postal codes

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Tips for Finding a Clinic

Clarify Before Admission:

1. Treatment focus: Does the specialization match my diagnosis?
2. Therapy concept: What forms of therapy are offered?
3. Waiting times: How long is the wait for a place?
4. Cost coverage: Will the treatment be covered by health insurance?
5. Length of stay: How long is the planned treatment?
6. Aftercare: Is there support after discharge?

Important Questions:

• Are there specialized wards for my condition?
• Which therapy methods are used (e.g., DBT, schema therapy)?
• What does a typical daily schedule look like?
• Are there seminars for family members?

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Admission - How Does It Work?

Planned Admission

1. Referral from a general practitioner or psychiatrist/psychotherapist
2. Application to the health insurance (for rehabilitation clinics, also pension insurance)
3. Preliminary interview/admission meeting
4. Waiting period until the admission date
5. Inpatient admission

Emergency Admission

In an acute crisis:

• Go directly to the psychiatric emergency department
• Admission by emergency physician
• No referral required

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Additional Resources

• Crisis Intervention - Emergency Numbers
• Forms of Therapy
• DBT - Dialectical Behavior Therapy
• Self-Help

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Updates

Clinic data may change. Please inquire directly with the clinics about current offerings and contact information.