I was born in 1996 and grew up in Austria, specifically in the green region of Styria. As a teenager, I was fascinated by what moves people internally. From this interest, I began studying psychology in Graz. At the same time, I started my esports career in various female teams, including Grow uP eSports and Movistar Riders. In 2020, I transitioned from female teams to the DACH region and played in the former 1st Division of the Prime League with Aequilibritas eSports. Subsequently, I was active in the former 2nd Division with Austrian Force. After completing my master's degree, I decided to retire as a player and work behind the scenes at Austrian Force as a manager and analyst. Over time, my priorities shifted, and I decided to step away from my activities within an esports organization. Nevertheless, I am pleased to be able to serve as a council member and person of trust for players as part of the Equal Esports Initiative. Additionally, psychological research in esports is dear to me, which I conduct on the side with colleagues from Germany and Finland.

 

In 2024, I have now established myself as an independent clinical psychologist (both locally in Graz and online). I am excited to offer specialized services for gamers, eSports athletes and others within the eSports industry. As a clinical psychologist, my focus lies in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses, such as depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, etc. However, the most treatable condition is one that has not yet manifested - therefore, I also offer counseling on all topics related to mental health, such as dealing with pressure and social situations, stress management, establishing a performance-enhancing and healthy training routine, boosting self-esteem, etc.

 

As a clinical psychologist, I am not bound to any specific therapy approach but can choose from a variety of interventions and methods that have been scientifically proven effective. I particularly utilize techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and systemic therapy. I place special emphasis on ensuring that you feel accepted and respected in our sessions.