Friederike Gerstenberg is a Professor of Psychology at the Faculty of Social Work, Education, and Nursing Sciences at Esslingen University of Applied Sciences, Germany. Her research focuses on child protection, parentification, and justice psychology in psychosocial fields. As a trained systemic therapist and supervisor, she draws on clinical experience from private practice and psychological counseling services. Her work integrates quantitative and qualitative methods with a commitment to translating scientific insights into applied practice in social work and early childhood education.
