Baby ambulance
Psychotherapeutischen Ambulanz für Eltern mit Babys und Kleinkindern
The time of pregnancy, birth, and the first months with a baby is a special and often sensitive phase of life for parents. Physically, emotionally, and in daily life, many things change. Moments of joy and closeness sometimes mix with uncertainty, exhaustion, or worry about whether one is meeting the child’s needs.
Some babies respond to stress or feeling overwhelmed with prolonged crying, sleep or feeding problems, restlessness, withdrawal, or difficulty being comforted. Such difficulties—known as regulation or self-regulation disorders—indicate that parents and children need support to regain their balance. I will guide you and your child through this process, helping you to better understand one another and build greater security and trust in your relationship.
To capture the subtle attunement between parent and child, I work — when helpful — with video-assisted observation based on the CARE-Index.
This sensitive method helps make the interplay of looks, gestures, and reactions visible. Many parents experience moving moments in which they (re)discover their own strengths in connecting with their child.
I work with psychoanalytically informed methods of Infant, Toddler, and Parent Psychotherapy (SKEPT), drawing on my clinical experience in working with families. In the sessions, you and your child are both present — the focus is not on finding mistakes, but on restoring connection and understanding.
If you are concerned about your child’s development or behavior, or if you would like support during this early stage, you can contact me directly or get in touch with the Counseling Center for Expectant Parents and Parents with Babies and Toddlers at the Academy for Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy Munich e.V. , with whom I work closely.
The goal of our work together is that you and your child can perceive each other more clearly again, feel connected, and rediscover joy and trust in your relationship. Sometimes just a first step is enough to feel some relief – I will gladly accompany you on this path."
Frequently Asked Questions
Babies express their needs by crying. Sometimes it’s easy to tell if they’re hungry, tired, or overstimulated, but other times the reason isn’t immediately clear. Together, we’ll try to figure out what your baby needs right now and what can help them calm down.
Babies are sensitive to many new experiences and changes. Restlessness can be a sign that your baby needs help regulating their emotions or responding to stimuli.
Sleep patterns develop gradually during the first few months of life. Milestones, new experiences, or internal stress can manifest in sleep patterns.
Above all, babies need reliable caregivers who try to pick up on their cues and respond to them. A sense of security develops through repeated experiences of closeness, protection, and emotional connection.
Babies communicate through eye contact, body movements, sounds, and behavior. When parents reflect on these signals together, they can gradually get to know their baby better and better.
Babies form special bonds with their caregivers at an early age. Different reactions may be related to closeness, routine, temperament, or current needs.
The early days with a baby bring many changes. Along with joy, many parents also experience uncertainty, fatigue, or doubts—these are often part of this transitional phase.
A baby's needs have a major impact on your daily routine. Lack of sleep, new responsibilities, and emotional changes can make this time very intense.
It can be a relief to reflect together on your experiences with your baby. At the infant clinic, we try to better understand the baby’s cues and the parents’ feelings, and to discover new ways of interacting with one another.
