Jan Heistermann
Researcher, Psychologist & Psychotherapist
About me
Welcome to my website! I was born in 2001 and raised in Essen, Germany. Currently, I am employed at the University of Bochum as a PhD student and researcher at the lab of Prof. Dr. Armin Zlomuzica. I am primarily interested in improving mental health care (exposure therapy) for individuals suffering from anxiety disorders.I have acquired all of my degrees at the University of Bochum. I was amongst the first cohorts of students that completed the new Master of Science track in Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy. Therefore, I have acquired two degrees at the end of my studies (Master of Science, Approbation as Psychotherapist according to new German jurisdiction).Since 2025: PhD student at Behavioral and Clinical Neuroscience, University of Bochum
2025: Approbation as Psychotherapist (PsychThApprO)
2024: Master of Science Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, University of Bochum
2022: Bachelor of Science Psychology, University of Bochum
Latest research publication
Our latest review was published in Behavior Research and Therapy. We discuss the current state of research on the generalization of exposure therapy effects and advise future research. Take a look and feel free to reach out!
Generalization of exposure therapy: Systematic review and recommendations for future researchKodzaga, Heistermann & Zlomuzica (2025)
Learn more about our work at the lab of Prof. Dr. Armin Zlomuzica
Public Work
Science needs to be available to the general public. Research is and has always been a process of discussing, exchanging and evaluating ideas. In my latest effort to make our work available to the public, I presented parts of our research at the art exhibition "Wahrnehmen & verstehen – die Welt, sich selbst und andere“ at the Dortmunder U. A collective effort of the University of Bochum, the University of Duisburg-Essen and the TU Dortmund.
Thank you!
I'm sincerely grateful for the time you have invested to get to know me and my work. Feel free to reach out!