Sophie Hartl

Sophie Hartl is a Senior Scientist at the University of Salzburg, affiliated with the Department of Psychotherapy and Psychotherapy Research within the Faculty of Psychology. She serves as Head of the University Outpatient Clinic for Psychotherapy and Head of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), playing a key leadership role in clinical training and mental health services.

• Institution: University of Salzburg
• School: Faculty of Psychology
• Department: Department of Psychotherapy and Psychotherapy Research
• Position: Senior Scientist
• Email: sophie.hartl@plus.ac.at

Her educational background includes a diploma in philosophy with a focus on psychology, doctoral studies in ethics, a bachelor’s degree in psychology, and an MSc in Psychotherapy specializing in Existential Analysis and Logotherapy. She is a licensed psychotherapist in Austria and has completed advanced training in infant, child, and adolescent psychotherapy.

Her research and clinical interests center on existential analysis, logotherapy, trauma therapy (particularly EMDR), and mental health rehabilitation. Her work integrates philosophical ethics with clinical practice, emphasizing holistic and humanistic approaches to psychotherapy. While no recent publications are listed, her leadership in clinical services suggests active engagement in applied research and training.

Sophie Hartl has held positions as a psychotherapist at the Psychological Counseling Center of the University of Salzburg, the Oberndorf Health Center/Rehabilitation – Center for Mental Health, and in private practice. She is currently an active faculty member and not retired or deceased.

• Psychotherapist, Psychological Counseling Center, University of Salzburg
• Psychotherapist, Oberndorf Health Center/Rehabilitation – Center for Mental Health
• Private Practice, Oberndorf near Salzburg

She is involved in clinical training and supervision through the University Outpatient Clinic and EMDR programs, contributing to the education of future psychotherapists. There is no mention of formal PhD or master’s students or of research grants in the available information.

Sophie Hartl leads two major clinical units: the University Outpatient Clinic for Psychotherapy and the EMDR unit, which are central to the practical training and service delivery mission of the department. These units provide evidence-based psychotherapeutic care while supporting research and professional development.