Description
12 week social skills group focused on high functioning individuals needing support to address difficulties with social interactions. The group will focus on reducing social anxiety, increasing self-confidence, and understanding how to connect with supportive friends while avoiding toxic relationships.
Group Therapist
Jonathan Newsum is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist located in Walnut Creek, CA. He works with clients of all ages, including couples, and families.
Jonathan uses a holistic approach to mental health. Jonathan’s approach to therapy focuses on helping clients to increase understanding, develop new approaches to life challenges, and empower the client to utilize treatment for healing, growth, and increased acceptance. Clients learn how to change old patterns that have created a sense of being stuck. Jonathan utilizes a variety of evidence-based approaches in treatment.
Jonathan earned a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from John F. Kennedy University and has over 20 years of experience as a therapist. He’s previously worked as a clinical program director, clinical supervisor, and professor. Jonathan brings compassion and experience into his sessions with clients as he supports them through their mental health challenges.
