I'm Maika...
... a clinical and educational psychologist passionate about sharing uplifting and practical insights from psychology to help you empower yourself to live in aligment with what matters most to you.
Life can be confusing and hard at times. I support people in making sense of themselves and (re-)connecting with, unleashing, and wisely guiding their inner strength. My work is grounded in the belief that with the right mindset, knowledge, and skills, we are far more capable of growth and happiness than we often imagine.
I believe personal growth is the greatest adventure life holds for us - is there anything else that can change the quality of our experience in such a meaningful way?
I hold a diploma (master’s degree) and a doctorate (PhD) in psychology. My doctoral research was funded by a scholarship from the Foundation of the German Economy. I am licensed by the Professional Association of Psychologists in Germany and recognized by the Central Federal Association of Health Insurance Funds for training and counseling services that promote mental health and prevent mental illness. I’m also licensed as a psychotherapist under the German “Heilpraktiker” Law and am currently completing the requirements for the official state psychotherapy license (“Approbation”). I have 14 years of experience as a speaker, teacher, and counselor/coach. In 2019, I began sharing my work on YouTube. From 2023–2025, I worked part-time at the Limes Schlossklinik Mecklenburg, a clinic for psychotherapy and psychiatry. I currently work part-time in a psychotherapy practice in Berlin and spend the rest of my week in my own online practice.
A frequently asked question about me: where did you learn to speak English?
From 1995–1999, my family and I lived in Vermont (USA), where I also attended school. We moved there because of my father’s job—he was an engineer, and the company he worked for needed staff at their Vermont branch and offered him the opportunity.
Check out my Youtube channel:
The Three Levels of Self-Leadership
This video explains what self-leadership looks like on three different levels:
1) managing the events in our life,
2) our mental processing of those events and
3) the emotional and physical follow-up/response to events and our mental processing.
What It Feels Like To Have Strong Self-Confidence
If you've ever wondered what a strong sense of self-worth is made up of, you're at the right place here! This video explains the convictions this type of confidence rests on, so if you feel like this is something you want to work on, after watching this, you'll know which direction to head into.
Stages Of Change: What To Expect When You’re Going Through Change & Why Not To Give Up
Change happens gradually and there's a lot to figure out along the way: is this really what I want? Is it worth it? If this is the right thing for me, then why am I afraid? How can I stay persistent? This video explains the stages & steps we go through when we're changing so you'll be better equipped to sort it all out and be successful.
How Repressing Emotions & Feelings Makes Us Sick & How To Stop
When we repress emotions & other signals from our bodies, we'll end up staying longer in situations that make us sick. This is how repression contributes to illness. In this video I explain why repression is not a healthy permanent coping style and how to stop it.