Welcome to BetterPsychologist.com! My name is Patric Pförtner, and I am delighted to share with you the story behind this platform dedicated to mental well-being. As a German psychologist, I was always dedicated to provide my clients and website visitors with compelling stories from which they can learn.
On this website, you can find many articles on topics like depression or anxiety. Herein, stories are used, which are inspired by real people that went through the Up and Downs of life.
In my practice, I've witnessed firsthand the profound impact that a well-crafted story can wield. And that's precisely why I want to share them with the world.
You've probably noticed by now that this website means a lot to me—it's my passion project.
My goal is simple: to have mental health professionals listed here who care about their clients just as much as I do.
Thus, the essence of BetterPsychologist is to offer a list of licensed psychologists and therapists from across the USA, enabling my visitors to discover the appropriate care they require.
I truly believe that this platform can act as a compass, helping individuals navigate towards better mental well-being.
During my Bachelor's studies in Psychology, completed in English, I developed a strong curiosity for scientific insights in the field of Cognition. This led to the publication of my first research paper on the topic of ‘Expertise and Priming’ in 2021 in the journal ‘Cognition, Brain, Behavior’.
In parallel with my Master's studies and my training as a Course Leader for Progressive Muscle Relaxation according to Jacobsen, I also took on the leadership of MPU (medical-psychological assessment) preparation courses.
During this time, my mentor Gunter König (Psychotherapist, Dipl.- Psychologist, Supervisor, Coach) had a significant influence on my development. (Recommendation Letter from Gunter König)
My previous work at Caritas Heilbronn-Hohenlohe has had a profound impact on my current work. As a psychologist there, I was responsible not only for life counseling and court orders supervised visitation but also for online counseling. Additionally, I was responsible for the psychological counselling service at Wartbergschule and served as an external consultant for the anonymous case counseling at Theodor-Heuss-Gymnasium and Helene Lange Realschule. It was a privilege to advise teachers, intervene in crises, and give psychological lectures at teacher conferences. (Employment Reference from Caritas Heilbronn-Hohenlohe)
The scientific journal ‘Cognition, Brain, Behavior’ from 2021 includes my research paper.
I am currently in the final phase of my Ph.D., which is in the field of Cognitive Psychology. Alongside, I work as a freelance psychologist at my German website Hallopsychologe.de and am an active member of the BDP (Professional Association of German Psychologists).
In my role as a freelance psychologist at Hallopsychologe.de, I have the privilege of guiding a diverse range of people - from founders and entrepreneurs to executives, architects, managers, self-employed individuals, employees, full-time parents, and couples.
In my spare time, I am engaged in the topics of 'Personality Development' as well as 'Positive Psychology' and have been practicing PMR and breathing exercises for many years. As a husband and father, I am happy to say that my relationship with my wife and our wonderful son fuels me with energy, especially in the moments I need it the most. Finally, I also enjoy long walks with my family, write in my online magazine about topics that move me, and share insights on my YouTube channel about dealing with negative thoughts.
Counseling by Psychologists
The Association of German Professional Psychologists (BDP) has awarded me the seal of approval "Counseling by Psychologists" for my work. This seal of approval serves as a guide for high-quality counseling and represents the following quality standards:
Languages
• German
• English
Types of Counseling
• Video Online Counseling
• Telephone Counseling
Focus Areas
• Anxiety, Depression & Panic
• Self-Esteem
• Family & Parenting Problems
• Separation & Divorce
• Stress & Career
Office Hours (GMT+1)
| Monday | 06:00–11:00 | 12:00–17:00 | 18:00–21:00 |
| Tuesday | 06:00–11:00 | 12:00–17:00 | 18:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 06:00–11:00 | 12:00–17:00 | 18:00–21:00 |
| Thursday | 06:00–11:00 | 12:00–17:00 | 18:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 06:00–11:00 | 12:00–17:00 | 18:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 06:00–11:00 | 13:00–17:00 | |
| Sunday | Day Off |
Resume
Patric Pförtner
As of 02/2024
| 02/2024 | Received the "Counseling by Psychologists" quality mark. German Psychologists Academy |
| 09/2023 - Present |
Freelance psychologist and registered member of the Professional Association of German Psychologists (BDP). |
| 02/2023 - Present |
NBU, Sofia: Doctoral Candidate (Ph.D.) |
| 06/2021 - Present |
Psychotherapist and Dipl. Psychologist at König Schwäbisch Hall, Consultant. |
| 02/2022 | Training 'competent online counseling' (Training Academy of the German Caritas Association). |
| 08/2021 - 11/2022 |
Caritas Heilbronn-Hohenlohe: Employed psychologist for counseling and school psychological service at Wartbergschule. Reference |
| 03/2021 | Publication "Thematic bootstrapping: Performance differences between expert chess players and novices" in Cognition, Brain, Behavior, Volume XXV, No.1 (March), 55-68, ISSN: Print 2247-9228. DOI: 10.24193/cbb.2021.25.04 |
| 02/2021 | Panelist Annual conference of the Department of Cognitive Science at NBU. |
| 10/2020 - 07/2021 |
SRH, Gera: Course leader for Progressive Muscle Relaxation according to Jacobsen. Certificate |
| 10/2020 - 07/2022 |
SRH, Gera: Mental Health and Psychotherapy, Master of Science. Certificate |
| 02/2020 - 05/2021 |
Psychotherapist and Dipl. Psychologist at König Schwäbisch Hall, Leader of MPU Preparation Course. Recommendation Letter |
| 10/2017 - 07/2020 |
NBU, Sofia: Psychology, Bachelor of Science. |
Copyright ©
Patric Pförtner 2024
Important Links
Important Information
All rights reserved. Our website services, content, and products are for informational purposes only. Betterpsychologist.com does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
