Therapy in Pleasant Hill and Online Counseling in California

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I offer individual therapy for anxiety, trauma, depression, life transitions, and more. I also provide therapy for teens,  couples therapy, and marriage counseling.  In addition, I offer EMDR, home neurofeedback, therapy groups, and online courses. Click below to find out more about each service.

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.

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.

  • Katherine listens to another person in a seated conversation.
    They Feel Hurt, but You See It Differently: What Can You Say?
    November 6, 2026
    By Dr. Katherine Jewett, PsyD, LMFT | Time to Thrive Therapy Your partner says, “You were embarrassed by me at dinner.” You can see they are hurt, and you do not agree with their explanation. You were distracted by a message about tomorrow's work schedule. Now you are worried that
  • A chair with a cushion and blanket stands beside a cup and vase of flowers.
    They Apologized, but You Still Need Time: What to Say
    November 5, 2026
    By Dr. Katherine Jewett, PsyD, LMFT | Time to Thrive Therapy Someone says, “I'm sorry.” You believe they mean it. You may even feel relieved. Then they ask, “Are we okay?” and you realize you do not have a simple answer. You are still hurt. You want to understand whether
  • A parent listens to a teenager at the kitchen counter beside a school notebook.
    Is Your Teen More Withdrawn This Winter? How to Understand What’s Going On and Help
    November 4, 2026
    Your teen comes home, disappears into their room, and gives you very little to work with when you ask about the day. A few chores are unfinished. They don't seem interested in plans they used to enjoy. You may be worried, frustrated, or both, especially if every attempt to talk
  • Two mugs and a blank card with a pen sit beside a bowl of plums and flowers.
    Your Partner Changes Plans Without Telling You: How to Ask for Updates
    November 4, 2026
    By Dr. Katherine Jewett, PsyD, LMFT | Time to Thrive Therapy “You never tell me when your plans change.” You may have a real concern. You waited to start dinner, arranged your afternoon around an arrival time, or could not tell whether you needed to make another plan. Yet the
  • An adult woman arriving for a family visit pauses as her parents prepare the table.
    Why Family Visits Can Pull You Back Into Old Roles
    November 3, 2026
    You can feel quite capable in the rest of your life and still find yourself feeling surprisingly small at a family gathering. You may hear yourself explaining a decision you were perfectly comfortable with an hour ago. Or you agree to organize something before you have considered whether you want
  • Two empty chairs face a shared table in a quiet room.
    How to Restart a Conversation After an Argument
    November 3, 2026
    By Dr. Katherine Jewett, PsyD, LMFT | Time to Thrive Therapy You agreed to take a break. Now the agreed time is approaching, and you are unsure how to begin again. Do you apologize first? Ask whether the other person is still upset? Pretend the interruption did not happen? The
  • A couple sits together on a sofa for a quiet conversation on a winter afternoon.
    When Your Partner Seems Distant: Understanding What’s Changed and Asking for Connection
    November 2, 2026
    Dr. Katherine Jewett, PsyD, LMFTLicensed Marriage and Family Therapist #100342You can care deeply about what your partner is going through and still feel lonely in your relationship. Perhaps they have been quieter, less affectionate, or too tired to do much together. You want to be understanding, but you also miss
  • Katherine reviews papers and cards at a table while preparing to ask for support.
    When Coping Isn’t Enough: How to Ask for Mental Health Support
    November 2, 2026
    By Dr. Katherine Jewett, PsyD, LMFT | Time to Thrive Therapy You have tried the advice. You have taken breaks when you could, talked with someone, changed a routine, or read another article. Some things help for a while. The difficulty is still taking up more of your life than
  • A woman pauses over her notebook at home beside a late-autumn window.
    Winter Blues, Holiday Stress, or Something Else?
    November 1, 2026
    Sometimes the first sign that you are having a harder time is how much effort ordinary things take. You are still getting to work, answering people, and doing what needs to be done. But by the end of the day, you have very little left. Then someone asks how you
  • Katherine places a closed laptop and notebook into a box at the end of a workday.
    How to Unwind When You’re Still Thinking About Work
    November 1, 2026
    By Dr. Katherine Jewett, PsyD, LMFT | Time to Thrive Therapy You have stopped working, but the conversation from the afternoon is still happening in your head. Someone at home asks a simple question, and you answer sharply. Or you sit down to eat and discover that you are checking

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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