How do I find a psychotherapist?

You can search for practice addresses, for example, in the Telephone books, on the websites of the psychotherapist chambers or the Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians. You can also call your health insurance company and ask for contact addresses.
In addition, there are the appointment service centres of the Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians for each federal state. You can call them and ask them to arrange an initial interview for psychotherapy.
Especially psychotherapists* who are licensed to work with health insurance companies have long waiting lists and waiting times. However, there are also psychotherapists who are not licensed with health insurance companies, who are less overcrowded, but whose reimbursement can be problematic. There is a so-called cost reimbursement procedure. You should check with your health insurance company in advance whether this is an option for you. (www.therapie.de/...)
On the website of the German Federal Chamber of Psychotherapists you can find more detailed information on how to find a psychotherapist: www.bptk.de/... (PDF-Download)