- Client-centered approach
- Psychodynamic perspective
- English and German
About Renate
Renate Kohlmann is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 25 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and people rethinking career or life purpose after a major change.
Her sessions focus on what feels most pressing to the person in front of her. She uses a client-centered style that keeps the conversation focused on the person's experiences and goals. She also draws on psychodynamic ideas when helpful to look at patterns that repeat across relationships and life choices.
Renate helps people talk through career uncertainty, midlife questions, and the practical strain of chronic pain, illness, or disability. She also supports those dealing with isolation, communication problems, and the emotional toll of HIV or long-term caregiving. Conversations tend to be straightforward and aimed at understanding what matters now.
In sessions she balances listening with gentle reflection aimed at making patterns clearer. This can help someone spot repeated decisions or reactions that have kept them stuck. Work in therapy may include looking at past relationships, current stresses, and small changes people can test between sessions.
Renate offers help in English and German. She does not take international clients. To begin, readers are asked to follow the site’s booking flow and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule a first appointment.
How her approaches work for online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy places the client's experience at the center of sessions. The therapist listens closely, follows the client's concerns, and helps the person clarify goals and priorities. This approach is often useful for people feeling stuck or unsure what matters next.Psychodynamic Therapy focuses on patterns that repeat over time. It pays attention to how past relationships and early experiences shape current reactions. That perspective can help someone recognize recurring choices that affect career decisions, relationships, or self-esteem.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and decide collaboratively which methods fit a person's goals and preferences. That means adjusting focus as issues shift from immediate coping to longer-term patterns.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online meetings can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. The practical aim is to integrate therapeutic conversations into everyday life in ways that work for the person.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, German
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, career questions, life purpose, and related issues.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is client-centered, focusing on the person's experience and goals, with psychodynamic elements used to notice repeating patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 25 years of experience as a licensed therapist in California.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and German.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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