- Client-centered focus
- Psychodynamic perspective
- Speaks English and German
About Renate
Renate Kohlmann is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California. She brings 25 years of clinical experience and a calm, client-centered manner to sessions. Renate speaks English and German and aims to make first steps feel manageable for people who are worried or overwhelmed.
Renate focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, and addiction. She also helps with self-esteem, career strain, and coping with life changes. Additional areas of focus include chronic pain, illness and disability, communication problems, HIV/AIDS, isolation and questions of life purpose.
Her work is rooted in client-centered therapy, which foregrounds each person's experience and priorities. She also uses psychodynamic ideas when helpful to look at patterns that repeat over time. Sessions tend to be supportive and exploratory rather than directive, with attention to what the client needs in the moment.
Renate aims to create a practical space where people can talk through immediate problems and plan next steps. She often helps clients clarify goals, test new ways of relating, and build small habits to reduce stress. Her long experience means she has worked with many different life challenges and adapts her approach to each person.
If someone wants to see whether they might be a good fit, the suggested first step is to use the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire to connect and schedule a session.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-centered therapy emphasizes the client's own goals and experience. In practice this means sessions focus on what matters most to the person, with the therapist reflecting and responding to needs. This approach is useful for anxiety, stress, grief, and decisions about family or career.Psychodynamic therapy looks at patterns and earlier influences that shape current behavior. It can help people understand recurring relationship struggles, repeating habits, and sources of low self-esteem. Work in this style often involves gentle questioning and noticing themes over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Renate will collaborate with each person to choose or blend methods based on needs, goals, and personal preferences. She encourages open discussion about what feels helpful and adjusts the plan as therapy progresses.
Session logistics are not specified in the biography, so please confirm available online formats before booking. Many people find online therapy makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduces travel time, and allows check-ins during transitions like midlife changes or career shifts. Discuss scheduling preferences and practical needs when you first connect so sessions can fit your everyday life.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, German
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Renate typically help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, and addictions, along with self-esteem, career strain, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work is client-centered and supportive, with psychodynamic ideas used as needed to look at repeating patterns and deeper influences on current problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist working with a wide range of life challenges.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds a California LMFT credential and practices in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and German. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the therapist's biography does not specify available formats.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.