Susanne Jenemann, LMFT

How these approaches shape online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy starts by listening closely to what matters most to the person. The therapist follows the client’s lead, reflects back what she hears, and helps clients name goals that feel realistic and doable. This approach is useful for working through anxiety, low self-esteem, and everyday stress.

The Gottman Method focuses on communication and relationship habits. In online sessions it is used to teach clear ways to talk about conflict, rebuild trust, and practice exercises that improve day-to-day interactions. This can be helpful for people wanting more constructive communication patterns.

Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from their problems by re-authoring the stories they tell about their lives. In remote work this often looks like reviewing recent examples, identifying unhelpful narratives, and trying alternative ways of framing events to reduce shame and blame.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, comfort, and practical needs. Plans are adjusted as progress is made and new concerns arise.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports shorter check-ins, and text-based messaging lets people share thoughts between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and to keep continuity when schedules change.