Jesse
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT (he, him)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Let's Connect (925) 438-0298

Ease. Connection. Purpose. Joy. These are the birthright of every human. When they’re hard to find, therapy can help. I have seen again and again that even the deepest wounds and most entrenched stagnation can give way—with the right kinds of skilled support—to growth, transformation, and flourishing. Whether you struggle with depression, anxiety, burnout, addiction, PTSD, relational conflict, self-doubt, or just want to live with more vitality and authenticity, I would be honored to accompany you in your journey. I particularly love assisting social justice leaders to embody the wellness they strive to make possible for others.
Specializing in relationships and trauma healing, I am passionate about supporting people to lead with integrity, effectiveness, and delight. I tailor my work to each client’s goals, offering a mix of practical research-backed tools, compassionate listening, and profound confidence in each person’s intelligence, beauty, worth, and creative potential.
Reaching out for support is an act of courageous self-love, a seed of healing that can nurture not only your own life but whole communities and generations to come. Seriously! Wherever you are in your journey, I’d love to be a resource for you. Let's talk!
Call or Email Jesse Tichenor now for a free 15 minute consultation - (925) 438-0298
Let's Connect (925) 438-0298

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $285
- Couple Sessions $285
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Shield
- Centivo
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Health Net
- Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
- Managed Health Network (MHN)
- Octave
- Optum
- Oxford
- Spring Health
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Jesse Tichenor
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (925) 438-0298
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 144491 Jesse Tichenor
- In Practice for 6 years
- Attended The Wright Institute, Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, Graduated 2020
- Certificate from EMDRIA EMDR Certified Therapist / 2025
- Degree/Diploma from Dartmouth College Bachelor of Arts in Geography / 2006
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Jesse Tichenor
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (925) 438-0298
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Addiction
- Anxiety
- Body Image
- Cancer
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Polyamory & ENM
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Racial Identity
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex Therapy
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Veterans
Jesse Tichenor
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (925) 438-0298
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Blind Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Native American
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Blind Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Native American
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Gottman Method
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Relational
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
Jesse Tichenor
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (925) 438-0298
Location
Primary Location
Creekside Counseling
1470 Maria Lane
Suite 460
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
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