Therapy in Pleasant Hill and Online Counseling in California

Welcome in.

Take a deep breath—you’re exactly where you need to be.

I’m Katherine Jewett, LMFT, and I’m so glad you found your way here. If you're like most of my clients, you've probably been feeling like you're juggling way too much—whether navigating anxiety, healing from trauma, struggling with depression, or seeking couples therapy or marriage counseling. When I first came to Katherine, I felt lost, anxious, and depressed after major life transitions.

I assure you, you're not alone, and you're in exactly the right place to start making the meaningful changes you've wanted to make for so long.

Here's the deal: Your nervous system has been working overtime trying to keep you safe, often in ways that don't feel helpful anymore. Instead of giving you more jargon or one-size-fits-all solutions, we're going to slow things down and listen deeply—because what you've been feeling makes sense.

My approach is warm, direct, and maybe a little irreverent at times (because, honestly, sometimes healing needs a bit of laughter, right?). I'll help you understand your emotional patterns through evidence-based methods, including CBT, EMDR, DBT, and PACT, translating these complex concepts into everyday wisdom that's immediately usable in your life.

You’re the hero of this journey—I’m your sidekick, guide, and strongest advocate. Together, we'll create meaningful shifts in your relationships, cultivate emotional resilience, and help you feel genuinely seen and valued.

Ready to gently challenge old stories and rewrite them on your own terms? Great—let’s get started.

Welcome home. This is where healing begins.

Latest news from The Comfy Couch

Explore my latest blog posts below—practical, therapist-written insights to help you feel calmer, clearer, and more connected in your life and relationships.

  • stop anger from destroying your relationship
    April 2, 2025
    Let’s take a moment. Can you recall when you were conversing with your partner, and something seemingly small suddenly spiraled? Maybe it was a comment. A tone. A sigh. And just like that, something shifted inside you. Maybe your chest tightened. Maybe your thoughts sped up. Maybe your words came
  • anxiety tool kit
    March 31, 2025
    Anxiety isn’t just “nerves.” It’s a full-body experience that can hijack your thoughts, flood your nervous system, and make everyday moments feel like emergencies. Whether you're a student cramming for exams, a therapist seeking resources, or someone who’s simply trying to catch their breath between anxious spirals—this guide is for
  • communication in relationships
    March 31, 2025
    You’re not wrong for feeling like you and your partner just… miss each other in conversation. You talk—but don’t feel heard. You listen—but somehow still feel miles apart. Over time, what started as small misfires can solidify into stuck patterns: avoidance, defensiveness, reactivity, or silent distance. Communication in relationships isn’t
  • survivor's guilt
    March 30, 2025
    Survivor's guilt is a deeply human, often misunderstood response to living through something that others did not. Whether you walked away from an accident, outlived a loved one, or survived a tragedy that claimed others, the weight of that survival can show up in unexpected ways. It's not just sadness—it's
  • healing after infidelity
    March 30, 2025
    Infidelity isn’t just a break in the relationship—it’s a break in reality.If you've been betrayed by someone you loved and trusted most, you know this already. It doesn’t just hurt—it disorients. The floor drops out from under you, and suddenly, nothing feels safe. The rules you believed in, the story
  • self-care
    March 29, 2025
    If self-care feels like a checkbox you keep failing to tick, you're not alone. In a culture obsessed with “doing better,” even rest becomes performative. But true self-care isn’t a performance—it’s a return—a slow, steady homecoming to your body, your needs, your wholeness. Let’s explore the six foundational pillars of
  • health anxiety
    March 28, 2025
    Let’s slow this down. You’re not “too much.” You’re not broken. If your chest tightens when you read about a new illness, if you feel a jolt of panic at the mention of a symptom, if you’ve been Googling for hours and still don’t feel calm… that makes so much
  • How to love Yourself
    March 28, 2025
    Let’s pause here together. Because, chances are, if you’re reading this, some tender part of you is longing for something it may have never fully received: unconditional love—from yourself. And that makes so much sense. We grow up in systems that praise perfection, performative positivity, and people-pleasing. We internalize stories
  • tics or tourette's syndrome
    March 28, 2025
    “It’s like your nervous system is speaking its own language—through twitches, sounds, and movements you didn’t ask for.” Are you wondering if it’s just a tic or something more like Tourette's Syndrome? Learn how to recognize, understand, and compassionately respond to your body's signals. This trauma-informed, neuroscience-backed guide demystifies the
  • anxiety in kids
    March 27, 2025
    If you’ve ever watched a child crumble after getting a 94%, refuse to raise their hand unless they're 100% sure of the answer, or panic when their drawing doesn’t match what they imagined—it’s not just high standards. You’re witnessing the intersection of perfectionism and anxiety in kids. What looks like

What my clients say . . . .

Real quotes from real clients that were kind enough to let me post these.

KS

Working with Katherine has truly changed my life. I've learned to understand and manage my OCD, and I'm now in the most confident place I've ever been. Katherine provided the first genuinely safe space I've had to openly share and grow—I can't imagine where I'd be without her.

CJC

"When I first came to Katherine, I felt lost, anxious, and depressed after major life transitions. Working with her, I've discovered a sense of self-worth and confidence I never had before. Katherine genuinely cares—I felt comfortable opening up, and I'm forever grateful for her transformative impact on my life."

MJ and LJ

We came into therapy feeling stuck in the same arguments over and over. What helped most was feeling like we were both being heard without one of us being blamed. Our therapist gave us a way to slow things down, understand what was really going on underneath the surface, and talk to each other differently. We’re still figuring things out, but there’s more space for kindness now—and that’s made all the difference.

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