Katharina Krause

Katharina Krause is a doctoral researcher and licensed psychological psychotherapist at the University of Trier's Department of Behavioral Medicine, conducting interdisciplinary research at Würzburg University Hospital on neuro-oncology patient care and caregiver support systems.

Her academic qualifications include:

• Psychology (B.Sc. and M.Sc.) from Julius Maximilian University of Würzburg (2012-2017)
• Licensure as psychological psychotherapist specializing in behavioral therapy (2022)
• Advanced certifications in group psychotherapy, suggestive procedures, trauma therapy, and EMDR

Her research focuses on behavioral interventions for stress management in intracranial meningioma patients and their relatives, bridging clinical psychology with neuropsychological rehabilitation. She examines longitudinal psychological impacts during cancer treatment while developing support frameworks for caregivers navigating complex neuro-oncological care pathways. Her work integrates psychotherapy techniques with rehabilitation science to address anxiety, social withdrawal, and treatment adherence challenges in vulnerable patient populations.

Katharina actively contributes to the BReMen and BelA research initiatives within Würzburg University Hospital's Neuropsychological Department and Neurosurgical Clinic, collaborating with neurosurgical and oncology teams to implement patient-centered psychological interventions in clinical neurology settings.