- Stress and anxiety
- Family of origin
- Gottman and narrative
About Susanne
Susanne Jenemann is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in New York with 20 years of professional experience. She works with adults on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, self-esteem and motivation. She also addresses relationship concerns and family-related problems, including family of origin issues and communication difficulties.
She describes clients as the experts on their own stories and builds on individual strengths. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings. Conversations are direct and respectful, aimed at clarifying patterns that get in the way of daily life and relationships.
Her background includes long-term clinical work supporting people through life changes and recovery from substance-related problems. She also attends to multicultural concerns, prejudice and discrimination, and veteran and armed forces issues. That experience informs how she talks about identity, social context, and coping.
In therapy she draws on a mix of client-centered ideas, narrative techniques, and systemic thinking to look at where patterns began and how they continue now. She may use trauma-focused tools when past events are getting in the way of functioning, and she works with relationship skills when communication is a problem.
People who come to her often want to understand recurring family patterns, reduce anxiety, or repair strained connections. The first conversations usually outline clear goals and practical steps for change. To begin, the client completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps when someone needs space to sort out feelings and priorities without being directed. The Gottman Method concentrates on communication skills and practical tools for repairing or improving close relationships. It is often used when couples or partners want clearer ways to talk and manage conflict. Narrative Therapy looks at how people tell their life stories and separates problems from the person, which can be useful for shifting long-standing self-judgments and family roles.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best for their goals and preferences. That choice can shift as therapy continues and as different issues come up.
Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as taking a shorter check-in during a work break or avoiding travel time. It can also allow sessions when someone prefers not to be on camera or needs a quieter surrounding. The therapist will discuss practical arrangements and help tailor session length and pacing to match daily routines and therapeutic goals.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and related concerns such as self-esteem and parenting strain.
How does she approach therapy sessions?
Sessions emphasize client-centered conversation and practical steps. She uses narrative and systemic ideas to map patterns and identify actions people can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns including addictions, compassion fatigue, and multicultural issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Can I work with her in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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