It’s time to get you healing, growing, thriving!

Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, struggling to communicate effectively with your spouse or others in your life, repeating the same pattern of behavior over and over again? I provide therapy that will begin to help you challenge old ineffective patterns while developing new skills to improve self-esteem, communication, and relationships. I can help you heal through past traumas and regain a sense of being fully alive.
Whether you are seeking support through a current struggle or ready to begin deeper work to live your best life, I will be there to help. 

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A cozy office or lounge area with a gray couch, two gray armchairs, a wooden coffee table, a patterned area rug, a wall clock, and three windows with black frames and blinds.

Services flexible to your needs!

Appointments are offered in-person at my office in Walnut Creek, via teletherapy through my online platform, or I can come to your home or school setting to provide services. Additional fee would be required for any travel and must be within a one-hour drive from my office.

 

In-person and remote options

My office is conveniently located right off Ygnacio Valley Blvd at 130 La Casa Via, Building 3, Suite 213, Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Can’t make it into the office? No worries – I’ve got you covered with teletherapy.

Services Offered

  • A cozy waiting or therapy room with two gray armchairs, a round wooden coffee table with various toys, a smaller side table, and a black bookshelf with plants, books, and decorations against the wall. There are wall art pieces and a patterned area rug.

    Individual Therapy

    Individualized treatment to help overcome obstacles and challenges of life so you can grow and thrive.

  • A woman holding hands with another person in a comforting manner indoors near a window.

    Couples Counseling

    Improving communication, increasing intimacy, and creating the partnership you both seek.

  • A family of four sitting on a park bench surrounded by lush green trees. The mother and father are smiling, with the mother wearing a blue dress and the father dressed in black and red. Two young boys, one with red hair in a plaid shirt and khaki pants, and the other with red hair in a blue shirt and shorts, are sitting next to their parents.

    Family Therapy

    Support with parenting, improving communication, addressing substance abuse, mental health, grief and loss, or navigating a major change in the family.

  • Group of young adults sitting in a circle, appearing to discuss or listen to someone speaking, with serious and concerned expressions.

    Group Therapy

    Social skills groups for high functioning neurodiverse adolescent (14-18), young adult (19-25) & adult (26+) using PEERS model.

Meet the team

  • Jonathan Newsum

    Jonathan Newsum, LMFT

  • Some days life can get you stuck in a negative lens.  "Did you smile today?"  Is a reminder that are intentional actions can begin to change how we see and experience the world.

  • Another perfect day!

  • All feelings are allowed here!

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