since 2011 Advanced training in psycho-oncology at the Institute for psychosocial oncology in Heidelberg (Weiterbildung psychosoziale Onkologie, WPO e.V.) 9/2010 Licensure as Clinical Psychologist (Approbation als Psychologische Psychotherapeutin, Fachkunde: Verhaltenstherapie) 12/2007 Ph.D. in Psychology (Dr. rer. nat.), Title of Thesis: “Meta-Analysis as a tool for evidence-based decision making in psychotherapy research: Efficacy evaluations for biofeedback, psychoeducation and nocebo effects” (Advisor: Prof. Martin), Philipps University Marburg 2005-2008 Advanced training in cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy at the “Institut für Psychotherapieausbildung an der Philipps-Universität Marburg (IPAM) 10/2004 Diploma in Psychology, Philipps-University of Marburg, Germany 6/1998 School leaving examination (Abitur) at Augustinergymnasium in Friedberg, Germany