The book "Paths and Detours to the Profession of Psychotherapist" offers a comprehensive analysis of psychotherapeutic identity and the training landscape in Germany. It highlights the various training paths, including psychoanalytic and behavioral approaches, and discusses current changes in continuing education. The authors, Martin and Michael Koenen, combine theoretical considerations with empirical data to provide a deep understanding of the development of professional identity among psychotherapists. Through qualitative interviews, personal narratives and experiences of aspiring psychotherapists are captured, illustrating how individual paths and detours can lead to achieving the dream profession. This specialized book is aimed at students, professionals, and anyone interested in psychotherapy and its training.