Find Your Linden Specialist

Hi, I'm Johanna! I'm a registered Child Psychologist and Play Therapist with over 20 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, families, and schools across Australia and internationally. I am currently based in Australia after several wonderful years living and working in Bali, Indonesia, and will soon be relocating to Brazil with my family.

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I hold a Master of Play Therapy from Charles Darwin University, a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology from James Cook University, and a Bachelor of Science (Psychology) from the University of Sydney. Throughout my career, I have worked in international schools, private practice, government education, and humanitarian settings. My humanitarian work with children and families affected by trauma has strengthened my commitment to creating safe, compassionate, and healing environments.

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I believe every child has unique strengths, and my role is to help children, families, and educators better understand how a child learns, thinks, and experiences the world. My approach is strengths-based, trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming, and relationship-focused. Whether I am conducting an assessment, providing counseling, or consulting with parents and teachers, I strive to create a warm, collaborative environment where children feel understood, valued, and empowered to thrive.

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My professional interests include psychoeducational assessment, trauma, neurodiversity, learning differences, executive functioning, emotional well-being, school transitions, and supporting internationally mobile families and Third Culture Kids.

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I'm Australian, and I speak English.

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Hi! My name is Julia and I am a Behavior Support Coordinator! I moved to Berlin from Indianapolis in 2024. I was born in the Netherlands to Polish and American parents, and grew up in Taiwan, the Philippines, and Hong Kong, where I graduated from high school. I speak Polish and English. I graduated from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis.

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I worked as a Registered Behavior Therapist at Cornerstone Autism Center in Indiana, and a Learning Support Specialist at the American School of Warsaw in Poland, serving students and clients between the ages of 3 and 20. In 2023 I became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). In this role, I conducted initial assessments such as the Vineland, VB-MAPP and EFL to identify learners’ strengths and deficits and create socially significant goals related to skill acquisition and maladaptive behavior reduction. Using these goals, I created individualized programs and trained behavior therapists to implement them with fidelity using Behavioral Skills Training.

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I am a strong proponent of employing Greg Hanley’s trauma-informed and assent-based approach in academic and Behavior Analytic practice in order to facilitate student development of essential skills in a kind and gentle manner. I am passionate about bringing ethical ABA practices to a diverse, international community!

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Areas of Focus: Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis, Trauma-Informed Care, BIPs/IEPs, Skills-Based Assessments, Learning Support, Behavioral Skills Training (for parents, teachers, RBTs, and paraprofessionals), Literacy and Reading Comprehension, Social Emotional Development, Organizational Skills.

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I am Polish-American and an "Adult Third Culture Kid." I speak English, Polish, and some German.

Hi, I'm Kadri, a dedicated counsellor and music therapist from Estonia. I earned my Master's in Music Therapy from University of Roehampton in London and my Bachelor’s in Music from Goldsmiths, University of London.

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I'm committed to continuous learning, integrating valuable insights from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Supportive Music and Imagery into my practice.

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My approach is rooted in psychodynamic therapy, yet I adapt my methods to uniquely support each child's individual needs. I believe in a holistic, systemic approach, often involving family members, caregivers, teachers, and other professionals in the therapeutic journey.

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Having worked with diverse children and families in London, Tallinn, and Berlin, I bring a rich multicultural perspective to my practice. I specialize in supporting children and families navigating transitions such as moving to a new country, adapting to significant life changes, exploring neurodivergence, and managing mood challenges. My aim is to create a safe and expressive space where your child can thrive.

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I offer sessions in English or Estonian.

Hi, I am Kivi! (Kivilcim Afacan – she/they).

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I moved from New York and am currently located in Berlin.

I have always found sciences exciting, and I studied a well-balanced mixture of natural and social sciences before pursuing my PhD in Biomedical Engineering from the City University of New York.

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From a young age, I have been inspiring my peers and students of varied ages to get excited about the subjects we are learning. My learning and teaching philosophy has been “it’s actually a lot of fun, if we look at it this way...”. Over the years I observed this curious and playful attitude become a long-term skill for learners to apply in managing challenging situations. As a scientist and educator with experience in different continents, I volunteered with several disadvantaged communities, worked as a full-time professor at a variety of colleges, and supported women and minorities in STEM.

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I specialize in Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology (all levels – including AP), SAT prep and general academic support. My lasting interest in the gamification of tasks and challenges is an added bonus for my fellow learning friends and students.

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I am from Turkey and I speak English and Turkish. In my free time, I like playing the piano, jogging, experimenting with cooking, making clay sculptures, and doing acro-yoga.

Hi, I’m Lacey. I’m a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience supporting adolescents, young adults, and families through life’s challenges. I hold both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work, with a specialized focus on high-risk youth.

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Throughout my career in residential and outpatient settings, I have provided individual, group, and family therapy, as well as crisis intervention and clinical/counselor supervision.

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My approach is rooted in creating a safe, open, and supportive environment where young people feel truly heard. I use a strengths-based model that empowers clients to draw on their personal resilience to achieve their goals. To tailor therapy to each individual's unique needs, I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and creative modalities like art therapy.

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I specialize in: Depression, mood management, and self-harm / Stress and anxiety resolution / Adolescent and young adult transitions / Clinical & counselor supervision

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I'm from the United States and I speak English.

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Hello, I’m Lina.

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I am a Counseling Psychologist based in Vienna, Austria, working with teens and adults in international and cross-cultural contexts. I have over 25 years of experience supporting anxiety, emotional regulation, identity, relationships, and life transitions, with a specialization in suicide prevention and crisis support within internationally mobile communities.

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I hold degrees in Psychology and Counseling Psychology from the UK and USA and am currently completing a doctoral degree in Psychology focused on youth suicide prevention. My approach is warm, collaborative, culturally responsive, and strengths-based, integrating mindfulness and solution-focused counseling tailored to each client. As a Third Culture Kid myself, I bring deep understanding of cultural transitions and identity complexity.

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I work in English and German, am fluent in French, and have basic skills in Spanish and Dutch.

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I live in Vienna with my therapy dog, Josie, who helps create a calm and welcoming space. For more details about me, check out my website: linapaumgarten.com

Hi, I’m Lisanne! I am a counselor and currently living in Norway. Originally from the Netherlands, I speak both Dutch and English. I hold a master’s degree in Education and Child Studies from Leiden University and a Postgraduate Certificate in International Education from the University of Nottingham.

I have worked as a wellbeing counselor in different international schools across Europe supporting students from primary through high school. I am passionate about supporting children and young people to make choices that promote their wellbeing and success.

My areas of focus include emotion regulation, social skills, transitions, confidence & self-esteem, stress management, mental health awareness & support, and parenting support. I work with a range of strategies but emphasize a solution-focused and strength-based approach.

On a more personal note, I am a proud mother of twin toddlers and married to an Australian. The experience of raising an international family has not only given me a deeper insight into the joys and challenges of parenting but has also helped me to better understand the unique hurdles that many international families face when relocating.

This journey has broadened my empathy and reinforced my passion for supporting children, young people and their families in international communities.

Hi, I'm Lotta!

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I hold an MSc in Speech and Language Therapy from City, University of London.

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After graduating, I volunteered as a Speech and Language Therapist in Cambodia – where I also lived as a child – working with NGOs to improve support for children with speech, language, and communication needs.

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After returning to London, I worked for the National Health Service across various boroughs and settings, including nurseries, schools, and healthcare centers. I also gained experience with teletherapy through my freelance work with Mable Therapy. Since moving to Berlin in 2023, I've been working in private practice.

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My work with Linden is especially meaningful to me because it allows me to support the international community. Having grown up as a third-culture kid (TCK), frequently moving between countries and languages, I deeply understand both the beauty and the challenges of a highly mobile, multicultural life. Helping families and their children navigate speech and language difficulties in this context is something I truly cherish.

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I specialize in early years intervention, speech sound disorders, and voice disorders.

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As a German adult TCK, I speak German, Spanish, and English.

I'm Makeda, an educator, researcher, and innovator committed to how students, adults, and families learn. I'm Alaskan, based in Berlin. My work lives where school, work, and the future meet.

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I hold two Bachelor's degrees and a Master's in Education from Stanford University, an Executive MBA, and I'm currently completing a Master's in Futures Research at Freie Universität Berlin. Alongside that formal training, I've been designing, teaching, and consulting in the digital world of work since 2012. That mix of academic depth and real-world experience has taught me that how people learn is inseparable from how they live, feel, and make sense of our rapidly
changing world.

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My work centers on the everyday capacities that both schools and workplaces need to succeed: strong executive functioning, clear thinking, adaptability, creativity, and the ability to stay steady when things get complicated. These grow with wellbeing, curiosity, and a sense of belonging.

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Through Quest Labs, the tools and community spaces I'm building, I design playful, hands-on programs for students, parents, and educators. We use games, big questions, and embodied exercises to make hard things feel doable and shared. Playing with how we learn is how hard things becomes shared.

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Hi, I’m Makia!

I’m an educator and licensed clinical social worker with a passion for supporting children, families, and school communities across borders. My work lives at the intersection of identity, culture, and care. With a background in both teaching and clinical practice, I bring a reflective, trauma-informed lens to supervision, consultation, and workshops. Having lived overseas and raised a multicultural family, I understand the complexities of belonging, transition, and resilience. I am dedicated to helping international schools and professionals build sustainable practices that honor both individual stories and systemic context.

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I specialize in: life transitions (i.e., grief/loss, moving abroad, etc.), trauma/post-traumatic stress, anxiety, parent education/support, school-based interventions, teacher training, crisis, mindfulness, and supervision/consultation.

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I’m from the United States and I speak English.

Hi, I am Maria-Amalia, a licensed psychologist with a Master of Arts in “Applications of Psychology in Education,” specializing in “Alternative Psychopedagogical Approaches.” I earned both degrees from the University of Crete and have recently moved to Berlin.

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For over 14 years, I’ve had the privilege of working closely with children, guiding them through their educational journey. In the past four years, I’ve served as a School Psychologist, collaborating with over 20 schools in Heraklion, Crete, spanning both primary and secondary institutions. In my role as a School Psychologist, I have dedicated myself to supporting children facing emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges. My approach is rooted in respect for both the children and their families, with the aim of nurturing the best in each individual.

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I firmly believe in the power of collaborative partnerships with parents and families. Together, we can create a united front of support and guidance for each child, ensuring that strategies and interventions seamlessly extend from school to home. This approach not only fosters a deeper understanding of each child’s needs but also empowers parents with the tools and knowledge to continue the support beyond the classroom.

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In addition to my role as a School Psychologist, I’ve designed and implemented a diverse range of educational and environmental programs, including experiential initiatives like sand sculpture, rhythm exploration, theatrical play, hidden treasure hunts, storytelling, and more! These creative approaches have not only equipped children with essential life skills but have also ignited a deep passion for learning. Concurrently, I’ve conducted targeted interventions for children grappling with learning difficulties and ADHD, drawing upon my expertise to provide tailored support and foster their academic and personal growth.

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I am from Greece, and I speak Greek, English, and German.