Therapienetz Essstorung Gmbh

What Therapienetz Essstorung Gmbh does

Therapienetz Essstörung GmbH (legally registered as Therapienetz Essstoerung e.V.) is a Munich-based, non-profit healthcare network founded in 2009 that delivers a vertically integrated continuum of care for patients with eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, adipositas) and co-occurring borderline/trauma conditions. Its core service stack spans free anonymous initial counseling at 11 Bavarian locations (Munich headquarters plus Bad Reichenhall, Dachau, Erding, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Ingolstadt, Landsberg, Nürnberg, Rosenheim, and Weilheim), therapeutic residential living groups (Therapeutische Wohngruppen, including a new adolescent group opening June 2026 for ages 12+), individually supervised long-term housing (Einzelbetreutes Wohnen), the multi-year Besondere Versorgung coordinated-care program, and a family/self-help layer.

The underlying operating platform is a coordination model rather than a software product: secure client communication runs on licensed Cryptshare (Pointsharp GmbH, v7.6.0.16992) for confidential file transfer, appointment scheduling is integrated with Doctolib, and clinical workflows are unified across outpatient counseling, residential care, and outpatient educational assistance (Ambulante Erziehungshilfen). The organization also operates two sub-brands: BITE (an educational blog) and bauchgefühl, a school-based prevention initiative co-developed with Betriebskrankenkassen (BKK) since 2009 and delivered with partner Dr. Karen Silvester (15 years in eating-disorder prevention) and affiliated non-profit Sonnenseite e.V.

Commercially, Therapienetz generates revenue primarily through German statutory health insurance (gesetzliche Krankenversicherung / GKV) reimbursement under the Besondere Versorgung framework, supplemented by fee-for-service prevention workshops and parent seminars. Initial counseling is intentionally offered free and anonymous to lower barriers to entry. Customer segments include affected individuals (primary), family members, schools (grade 8+), and pedagogical professionals, distributed across Bavaria with no geographic expansion beyond the region signaled in the source data. No venture capital, private equity, or parent company ownership is indicated.

Name

Therapienetz Essstorung Gmbh

Legal name

Therapienetz Essstoerung e.V.

Website

https://www.tness.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Therapienetz Essstörung is a Munich-based, non-profit healthcare network operating 11 Bavarian counseling centers plus therapeutic residential groups and supervised living for patients with eating disorders, funded primarily by German statutory health insurance under the Besondere Versorgung framework.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Eating Disorder Treatment Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Eating Disorder Treatment Programs (HLAFACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Behavioral Health for Children & Adolescents (Youth Services) (HLAFACAL), Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs & Supports (EDAJAIAC), Specialized Student Support (Foster/Homeless/Migrant/McKinney-Vento) (EDAJAIAJ), Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC)

Keywords

• Eating disorder treatment
• Outpatient counseling services
• Therapeutic residential care
• Mental health support
• School prevention programs

Headquarters

HQ city

München

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Health Insurance Reimbursement (GKV): Therapeutic services are reimbursed through German statutory health insurance (Gesetzliche Krankenversicherung). The Besondere Versorgung program enables direct contracts with Krankenkassen for coordinated care.
2. Prevention Seminars and Workshops: Fee-for-service educational programs for schools, parents, and educators on eating disorder prevention and awareness

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Therapienetz Essstörung provides specialized, multi-level treatment for people with eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, obesity) and related conditions. Its core services comprise free anonymous outpatient counseling at 11 Bavarian locations, therapeutic residential living groups for adolescents and young adults, individually supervised long-term living (Einzelbetreutes Wohnen), and the multi-year Besondere Versorgung coordinated care program reimbursed through German statutory health insurance. Supporting offerings include school-based prevention programs, parent seminars, and educator training.

Product overview

Therapienetz Essstörung is a specialized healthcare network offering a comprehensive range of eating disorder (Essstörung) services across multiple levels of care. The organization provides: (1) outpatient counseling/consultation services with free, anonymous initial appointments; (2) therapeutic living groups (Therapeutische Wohngruppen) including specialized residential programs for adolescents and youth; (3) individually supervised living (Einzelbetreutes Wohnen) for long-term care; (4) the Besondere Versorgung program coordinating multi-year treatment with specialists and health insurers; (5) prevention programs including school events, the 'bauchgefühl' prevention initiative with BKK, parent seminars, and educator training; (6) support groups and family assistance; and (7) the BITE blog for information and community. The network operates multiple locations in Bavaria and uses Cryptshare for secure client communications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BITE: Blog platform featuring experience reports, current topics, informative and scientific content about eating disorders.
• bauchgefühl

Products and services

• Beratung (Counseling Services) Free, anonymous initial consultation at 11 counseling centers across Bavaria for individuals with eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, obesity), available in-person, by phone, email, or Doctolib online booking.
• Therapeutische Wohngruppen (Therapeutic Residential Groups) Therapeutic residential living groups for adolescents and young adults with eating disorders, including the Sun WGs at Sonnenstraße and an intensive group opened in June 2026 for adolescents with school absenteeism related to psychological distress.
• Einzelbetreutes Wohnen (Individually Supervised Living) Long-term supervised living support providing ongoing care and assistance for individuals recovering from eating disorders.
• Besondere Versorgung (Special Care Program) Multi-year coordinated care program contracting with German statutory health insurance (GKV) that links outpatient counseling, residential treatment, and specialist providers into a single integrated treatment pathway.
• Borderline & Trauma Support Specialized support program addressing borderline personality disorder and trauma as co-occurring conditions alongside eating disorders.
• Ambulante Erziehungshilfen (Outpatient Youth Support) Outpatient educational assistance for families needing support with youth experiencing eating disorders.
• Schulveranstaltungen (School Prevention Programs) 90-minute information events for students from grade 8+ covering eating-disorder types, risk factors, warning signs, and treatment options, delivered on-site at schools.
• bauchgefühl Präventionsinitiative School-based prevention initiative supported by BKK since 2009, providing curriculum materials, teacher training, and free anonymous email counseling on body image, media influences, and healthy eating for secondary-school students.
• Elternseminar (Parent Seminar) Full-day seminar for parents concerned about their child's eating behavior, covering eating-disorder types, family dynamics, and coping strategies (next seminar scheduled 11.07.2026).
• Selbsthilfegruppe München (Munich Relatives Support Group) Monthly support group for mothers, fathers, siblings, partners, and friends of those affected by eating disorders, meeting every first Monday from 18:00–19:30 in Munich.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60% of patients can be cured/recovered
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, key and supporting.

• Betriebskrankenkassen (BKK)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009BKK has supported the 'bauchgefühl' prevention initiative since 2009, providing funding for school-based prevention programs. The initiative includes teaching materials, teacher training, and free anonymous email counseling through Therapienetz Essstörung.
• Dr. Karen SilvesterkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation expert and prevention specialist who has worked in eating disorder prevention and child health at schools for 15 years. Developed programs including 'Finde dein Maß', 'Leben in Balance', and 'Mut zum Eigensinn'. Conducts school workshops and parent evenings.
• DoctolibsupportingTechnology or IntegrationOnline appointment booking platform integration allowing clients to book therapy appointments directly through Doctolib system.
• Sonnenseite e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit prevention association affiliated with Therapienetz Essstörung. Offers parent evenings at schools, teacher training, and educational programs on eating disorders and muscle dysmorphia.
• Pointsharp GmbHsupportingTechnology or IntegrationSoftware licensor for Cryptshare secure file transfer system (version 7.6.0.16992) used for confidential client communications.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Asklepios Kliniken: One of Germany's largest private hospital operators, with psychosomatic and psychiatric units that include eating disorder treatment. Comparable as a payer-contracted provider, though focused on general hospital care.
• Helios Kliniken: Major German hospital chain with psychiatric and psychosomatic services including eating disorder programs. Comparable statutory-payer relationships, but operates at a much broader scale and generalist scope.
• MEDIAN Kliniken: Major German rehabilitation and psychosomatic clinic operator with eating disorder programs. Comparable in residential and outpatient care delivery, with much larger scale and national footprint.
• Schön Klinik: Large German hospital group with dedicated psychosomatic and eating disorder treatment units. Comparable in inpatient residential treatment, but offers a broader general hospital portfolio across multiple specialties.
• Oberberg Kliniken: German psychiatric and psychosomatic hospital chain with eating disorder treatment offerings. Comparable in clinical specialty and private-pay/statutory reimbursement model, with broader psychiatric portfolio.
• Heiligenfeld Kliniken: German private clinic group specializing in psychosomatic medicine and psychotherapy, including eating disorder treatment programs. Comparable in clinical modality and payer relationships, but operates as a for-profit clinic chain rather than a non-profit network.

Direct peers

• Körper & Seele e.V. Munich-based eating disorder counseling and self-help network offering outpatient support, therapy placement, and family programs. Closest comparable peer given shared geography, nonprofit model, and ingestion-disorder focus.
• ANAD e.V. Germany's largest self-help organization for people with eating disorders, providing counseling, peer support, and prevention nationwide. Directly comparable in mission and target population, with broader geographic reach but less residential depth.
• OptiPuls: Specialized eating disorder treatment provider in Germany offering outpatient and intensive therapy programs. Comparable in clinical focus on eating disorders, with similar outpatient and prevention service offerings.

Others

• BKK Dachverband: Umbrella organization of German company health insurers (Betriebskrankenkassen) and a key payer / partner. Included as an ecosystem relationship given BKK's funding of the bauchgefühl initiative and recognition of Therapienetz as a Leuchtturmprojekt.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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