Katrin Wambach

Katrin Wambach is a Researcher and Head of the Psychotherapy Outpatient Clinic at the School of Psychology, Philipps University of Marburg. She has been affiliated with the university since 2001, contributing to clinical research, therapy training, and patient care. Her roles include therapist, lecturer, and supervisor within the Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy I department.

• PhD in Psychology (2000, University of Salzburg): Dissertation on CBT treatment evaluation for panic disorders
• Certified CBASP therapist, trainer, and supervisor (2009)
• Supervisor training (2002-2003, IFT)
• Specialized in behavioral therapy (Approbation 1999, additional training 1996-2002)

Her research focuses on:

• Treatment of anxiety and somatoform disorders
• Depression and chronic depression interventions
• Psychotherapy effectiveness analysis
• Multicenter studies (Paniknetz, Protect-AD, CBASP vs. SYSP)

Recent publications highlight her work in:

• CBASP vs CBT comparisons for depression
• Exposure therapy optimization in panic disorder treatment
• Preoperative psychological interventions
• Chronic depression therapeutic approaches

She has participated in multicenter trials and contributed to refining behavioral therapy techniques through clinical practice and research.