Deutsche Akademie für Psychoanalyse

What Deutsche Akademie für Psychoanalyse does

The Deutsche Akademie für Psychoanalyse (DAP) operates the Münchner Lehr- und Forschungsinstitut (LFI) — a state-recognized non-profit training institute (e.V.) headquartered in Munich, Germany, founded by Günter Ammon in 1969 in Berlin and established in Munich in 1972. The institute delivers two core state-approved 5-year training programs leading to Approbation as a Psychological Psychotherapist (PP) or Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist (KJP), with tuition ranging from approximately €30,000 to €42,000. Its underlying methodology is Ammon's Dynamic Psychiatry framework — an integrative psychodynamic approach combining psychoanalysis with group dynamics, emphasizing treatment of early attachment disorders and personality disorders. Distinctive proprietary techniques include Analytisch-Strukturelle Tanztherapie (1982), a body-based group therapy, and analytical group psychotherapy methodologies. The institute has approximately 6 core employees plus 30-40 contracted lecturers and supervisors.

DAP generates revenue across multiple streams: multi-year training program tuition, continuing education modules for licensed psychotherapists and medical specialists (€440 per 25-UE block), psychotherapy treatment services through its Institutsambulanz outpatient clinic (billed to statutory health insurance), self-experience events including 10-day programs in Paestum (€300-€600), Casa Ammon conference facility rental (€30-80/night), and publication of the 'Dynamische Psychiatrie' journal. Its ecosystem includes wholly-owned subsidiaries: Berliner Lehr- und Forschungsinstitut der DAP, Klinik Menterschwaige (psychiatric hospital), Casa Ammon (Paestum conference center), and Psychoanalytischer Kindergarten Purzelbaum. Go-to-market relies on information evenings, free trial seminars, public lectures, and the WADP World Congress rather than commercial marketing. The institute is a member of Deutsche Fachgesellschaft für tiefenpsychologisch fundierte Psychotherapie (DFT) and affiliated with international bodies including WPA, WFMH, WASP, and WFP.

Name

Deutsche Akademie für Psychoanalyse

Legal name

Münchner Lehr- und Forschungsinstitut der Deutschen Akademie für Psychoanalyse e.V.

Website

https://psychoanalysebayern.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Münchner Lehr- und Forschungsinstitut of the Deutsche Akademie für Psychoanalyse is a state-recognized non-profit training institute in Munich offering 5-year psychotherapy training programs based on Günter Ammon's Dynamic Psychiatry approach, serving psychology graduates seeking licensure, licensed psychotherapists pursuing continuing education, and statutory health insurance patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Munich

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Training Program Fees: State-recognized 5-year training programs in psychological psychotherapy and child-adolescent psychotherapy. Tuition fees range from approximately €30,000 to €42,000 depending on specialization. Students can partially offset costs through health insurance reimbursements earned during practical training phases.
2. Psychotherapy Treatment Services: Institutional outpatient clinic (Institutsambulanz) providing psychotherapy services for adults, children, and adolescents. Treatment fees are billed through statutory health insurance (gesetzliche Krankenkassen).
3. Continuing Education Programs: Advanced training for licensed psychotherapists seeking additional qualifications (Fachkunde) in analytical therapy, group therapy, and child-adolescent therapy. Block seminars and ongoing training modules billed at €440 per 25 UE blocks.
4. Self-Experience Events: Weekend seminars, 10-day self-experience programs in Paestum, Italy, and ongoing supervision groups. 10-day programs priced at €600 standard, €400 for PIA, €300 reduced rate.
5. Conference Center Rental (Casa Ammon): Rental income from Casa Ammon conference center in Paestum, Italy. Rental rates from €30-80/day for various suites and facilities. Also hosts members and friends of DAP for vacation stays.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Deutsche Akademie für Psychoanalyse (DAP) operates the Münchner Lehr- und Forschungsinstitut (LFI), a state-recognized training institution under § 6 Abs. 1 PsychThG, delivering 5-year accredited training programs for Psychological Psychotherapists (PP) and Child/Adolescent Psychotherapists (KJP) with deep-psychological and analytic specializations. The Munich LFI supplements training with advanced continuing education in psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, group psychotherapy, dance therapy, and analytical group dynamics, and operates an outpatient clinic (Institutsambulanz), the Casa Ammon conference center in Paestum, the WADP World Congress, and the Dynamische Psychiatrie journal.

Product overview

The Deutsche Akademie für Psychoanalyse (DAP) operates the Münchner Lehr- und Forschungsinstitut (LFI) as a platform offering accredited psychotherapy training and continuing education programs. The core offerings include two state-approved 5-year training programs: one for Psychological Psychotherapists (PP) and one for Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists (KJP), both offering deep psychological and/or analytic specializations. These are supplemented by continuing education tracks in psychotherapy/psychoanalysis, medical training, group psychotherapy, analytical group dynamics, and dance therapy. The institution also operates an outpatient counseling clinic (Institutsambulanz), publishes the 'Dynamische Psychiatrie' journal, maintains the Casa Ammon conference center in Paestum, Italy, and organizes the WADP World Congress. All programs are grounded in Günter Ammon's Dynamic Psychiatry approach, integrating psychoanalytic theory, group dynamics, and psychotherapy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Staatliche Ausbildung Psychologischer Psychotherapeut (PP)

Quantifiable outcome

• Minimum 4,200 training hours required for qualification
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• World Association for Dynamic Psychiatry (WADP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1969International organization founded by Günter Ammon in 1969. DAP is founding member and primary German base. Jointly organizes international congresses. Affiliated with World Psychiatric Association (WPA) and other international bodies.
• Deutsche Akademie für Psychoanalyse Berlin (DAP Berlin)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister institution (Berliner Lehr- und Forschungsinstitut) operating under same DAP umbrella. Shares faculty (Prof. Maria Ammon), joint congress organization, and collaborative training programs. Located at Kantstr. 120-121, 10625 Berlin.
• Klinik Menterschwaige (Klinik für Dynamische Psychiatrie München GmbH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical partner providing psychiatric hospital setting for practical training. Located at Geiselgasteigstraße 203, 81545 München. Christiane Manderscheid serves as Chief Physician. Affiliated with DAP treatment concept.
• Psychoanalytischer Kindergarten PurzelbaumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreventive psychoanalytic kindergarten operating under DGG and DAP. Located at Flurstraße 34, 81675 München. Provides early childhood intervention and family dynamics work.
• Deutsche Gesellschaft für Gruppendynamik und Gruppenpsychotherapie (DGG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional society for group dynamics and group psychotherapy. Co-organizes training programs, seminars, and congresses with DAP. Jointly offers analytical group psychotherapy certification.
• World Psychiatric Association (WPA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWADP is affiliated member of WPA. Enables international recognition and collaboration in psychiatry and psychotherapy research and practice.
• World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDAP is member of WFMH. Contributes to global mental health advocacy and professional networking.
• World Association of Social Psychiatry (WASP)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDAP member and WADP affiliated organization. Promotes social psychiatry approaches and community mental health.
• Deutsche Fachgesellschaft für tiefenpsychologisch fundierte Psychotherapie (DFT) e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional umbrella organization for depth psychology psychotherapy in Germany. Located at Fischmarkt 5, 99084 Erfurt. DAP is member of this professional society.
• World Federation for Psychotherapy (WFP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational federation promoting psychotherapy worldwide. Listed as supporting organization for WADP congresses.
• European Confederation of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapies (ECPP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean-level organization for psychoanalytic psychotherapies. Listed as supporting organization for WADP congresses.
• Casa Ammon (Paestum Conference Center)minorOthersConference and vacation center in Paestum, Italy owned by DAP. Hosts scientific symposia, group dynamic seminars, and self-experience programs. Available for member use. Managed by Paul Klein.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

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