Marriage Counselors in Pinole, CA

Hi, I'm Josh. Finding hope, peace, and confidence can feel impossible when you're caught in personal or relational struggles, but it doesn't have to be. I work with individuals and couples who are ready to address where they are and take meaningful steps toward the life and relationships they truly want. If you're feeling stuck, unsure of how you got here or how to move forward, you're not alone—and you've come to the right place. I believe that *if you could have solved this alone, you would have already.* When you’ve done your best and things still aren’t working, it’s time to use that dreaded four-letter word: help. Enlisting the help of a trusted professional can be a game-changer—opening up new perspectives, discovering underlying issues, resolving unresolved trauma, clarifying next steps, and providing accountability. Like everyone, I've needed support and guidance at key times in my life. Unlike many, I sought it out and experienced firsthand how the right support at the right time can bring about lasting life change. Every week, I have the privilege of working with courageous individuals who recognize that something isn’t working for them and want something better or different. Together, we address issues such as a lack of closeness in key relationships, communication breakdowns, unhealthy conflict patterns, grief, trauma, addiction, infidelity, and more. If that's what you need, and that's what you want—let’s get started. We’ll explore where you’re coming from, where you want to go, and determine if we’re the right fit for this journey. While I'm not a licensed counselor, I bring over 20 years of experience working with individuals, teens, couples, families, and groups. I'm also nearing the completion of my doctorate, specializing in rebuilding emotional intimacy after destructive behaviors like addiction and infidelity have broken trust.

Destination Renew Transformational Life Coach, stands out for its personalized coaching, holistic approach, and unwavering support. Shawn Johnston excels with expertise, empathy, and a passion for unlocking clients' potential, guiding them to profound transformation and lasting fulfillment.

I obtained a masters certification in coaching from Grand Canyon University in 2018, but I have loved helping people my entire life. I have a bachelors in counseling and have been in the helping industry for 15 years. I find joy in being part of a person's process to becoming their best self.

I do not accept insurance. Please keep this in mind before you reach out to me. Thumbtack charges me a fee to reply to you. Thank you :) I help people learn to take charge of their lives, remove obstacles and negative habits, and create healthy actions by developing self-awareness, self-compassion, and emotional and physical intelligence. If you are looking to enhance your mental well-being, gain control over your mind, and navigate stress and anxiety, you want to be free from negative patterns, develop practical and healthy communication skills, better deal with conflict, create trust and healthy relationships, foster overall well-being, and boost productivity. You're looking for a guide who will show you a powerful tool to help you overcome panic attacks, fear, and depression. I'm the right person for you. I'm a certified Life Coach (CLC), Relationship Coach (CRC), and Mindfulness yoga teacher, as well as a certified Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) coach and teacher and Enneagram Professional Coach and teacher with over 25 years of experience. I have authored nine books on Mindfulness and Yoga. My recent book on Amazon is "Peaceful Mind, Awakened Life by Kessuda-Boonngamanong. I have also practiced nonviolent communication, voice dialogue, and positive psychology for a decade. This work is my passion, and I devote all my energy to helping my clients achieve their goals. I'm confident and grateful to have developed a unique skill and experience to help individuals and groups meet their needs. Here is one of the reflections from my clients: "Kessuda is an authentic and empathic teacher who provides unconditional positive regard. She has imbued me with confidence, which has promoted self-esteem and competency, leading to feelings of well-being." "Kessuda has loads of knowledge, but more importantly, she is genuinely empathetic and thoughtful." "Kessuda creates a safe and comfortable space for you to examine your heart, and she probes you with insightful questions to help you think differently. This safe space is designed to make you feel secure and at ease, fostering a conducive environment for growth. I cannot recommend her highly enough.” “Kessuda's methods and compassion were significant reasons for choosing her as a teacher. She uses her extensive knowledge. Our sessions were specifically developed to meet my needs. As many therapists/teachers understand, she attends to the student’s present conditions."