Susanne Jenemann

Susanne Jenemann is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 20 years of experience in New York. She identifies as an indigenous, multiracial woman and centers respect for each person’s story in her work. Susanne focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, and trauma, and supports those working on self-esteem, motivation, and confidence.

She uses a person-focused style that treats clients as the experts on their own lives. Sessions aim to build on existing strengths and to clarify what matters most to each person. Susanne listens for the patterns that get in the way and helps people try small changes that can add up over time.

Her practice includes attention to relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, and challenges tied to discrimination or multicultural stress. She also works with issues such as addiction, anger, and compassion fatigue, and offers support around women’s issues more broadly.

Susanne draws on approaches that highlight story, relationship, and internal parts to make sense of difficult experiences. Trauma-focused methods are used when past harm affects current life. The goal is practical change - clearer communication, steadier mood, and increased self-compassion.

She encourages anyone who is feeling stuck to reach out. Taking a first step can feel hard, and Susanne aims to create a calm space for exploring next steps and making real, manageable plans.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building on what the client already brings. The therapist follows the person’s lead, helping them clarify goals and tap their strengths to cope with stress or life changes.

The Gottman Method concentrates on relationship and communication skills. It offers concrete tools for handling conflict, improving dialogue, and rebuilding connection in partnerships when that is a client priority.

Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and their lives. It helps separate a person from the problem, so they can reframe issues like guilt, shame, or low self-worth and try new ways of being.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and suggest which methods to try. This is a collaborative process and may evolve as sessions continue.

For practical matters, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also support steady progress on issues like anxiety, grief, and relationship communication while matching therapy to everyday life.