Depression Therapists Available in Hayward
This page lists therapists who work with depression and are available to clients in Hayward. Use it if you are looking for online therapy options licensed in California. Compare each therapist’s approaches, specialties, and statements about their work with depression. Look for therapists who mention evidence-based methods, co-occurring concerns like anxiety or trauma, and whether they focus on short-term or longer-term work. A California license covers the whole state, so being licensed in California means a therapist can accept clients across the state, including Hayward, without needing a local office.
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1. Claudia Smith, LCSW
California LCSW with 40 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Self esteem · Depression · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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2. Cynthia Rumford-Jones, LCSW
Compassionate LCSW for life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Anger · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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3. Leslie Patt, LMFT
Experienced California LMFT for relationships and caregiving
Works with Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Depression
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4. Nancy Montes, LCSW
California LCSW supporting healing and resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes · Grief
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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5. Carol Wood, LMFT
LMFT providing relationship and trauma support
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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6. Alexander Schwarz, LMFT
California LMFT helping people navigate stress and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Depression · Coping with life changes
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7. Nicole Valadao, LCSW
California LCSW focused on stress and LGBTQ+ care
Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Career · Depression · Compassion fatigue
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy · Motivational Interviewing
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8. Mark Saverino, LCSW
Experienced California LCSW helping with stress and grief
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
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9. Dr. Monica Kelson, CA Psychologist
Experienced California psychologist for stress and trauma
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Grief
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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10. Alejandro Holguin, LCSW
Compassionate, evidence-based support for lasting emotional balance
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Anger · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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11. Marlo Lewis, LCSW
Licensed LCSW helping clients build emotional wellbeing
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Career · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Motivational Interviewing · Psychodynamic Therapy
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12. Linda Alcala, LMFT
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Depression
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13. Abbe Goodman, LMFT
Experienced California LMFT for stress and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Eating · Self esteem · Depression
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14. Eugene Yamamoto, LCSW
California LCSW for stress and life changes
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes · Coaching
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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15. Dr. Frederick Smoot, LMFT
Compassionate LMFT for relationships and transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Depression · Compassion fatigue
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About depression therapy for people in Hayward
Everyone listed on this page holds a licence to practise in California and works online. That matters more than it sounds: a licence is issued by the state, not by a city, so a therapist is available to anyone in California regardless of how far away they are. Someone in Hayward can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.
1,997 therapists match this page, all of whom name depression among the areas they work with. Fifteen are shown above. The list changes between pages, so it is worth looking at more than one if none of these feels like a fit.
What to compare
- Credential. LMFT, LCSW and LPCC are different training routes to the same licensed practice. None outranks the others; they shape emphasis rather than quality.
- Years in practice. Shown for every therapist here. More experience is not automatically better, but it is a fair proxy for how much of a given problem someone has seen.
- What else they work with. A therapist whose other focus areas overlap with your situation is usually a better starting point than one whose listed areas stop at the single thing you searched for.
- Approach. CBT, psychodynamic, solution-focused and the rest describe how sessions tend to run. If you have tried therapy before and it did not suit you, changing approach is often more useful than changing therapist.
- Language. Shown where a therapist offers sessions in more than English.
How online sessions work
Sessions run by video or by messaging, arranged through our partner platform rather than booked directly with the therapist. There is no travel and no waiting room, which for most people is the difference between starting and not starting. Pricing is set by the platform and shown before you commit.
Therapy in Hayward
Hayward has a population of about 162,954. Local in-person availability varies and waiting lists are common, which is part of why state-wide online practice has grown. Nothing on this page depends on a therapist being near you.
Common questions
How do I choose between therapists who list depression as a specialty?
Look at the therapeutic approaches they use and whether those approaches match research-supported options for depression, such as cognitive behavioral or interpersonal therapies. Consider if they mention working with related issues like sleep, motivation, or suicidal thoughts. Read their descriptions for fit with your preferences on structure, session length, and whether they offer skills-based or insight-oriented work.
Can I see a therapist for depression if I live in Hayward but prefer online sessions?
Yes. Therapists on this page are licensed in California and available to clients in Hayward for online work. Licensing permits them to provide remote therapy across the state. You should still confirm directly with the therapist about their online format, session platform, and any administrative policies before scheduling.
What should I ask a therapist during an initial contact about depression symptoms?
Ask how they typically assess depression severity and risk, what treatment methods they recommend, and how they measure progress. You might also ask about experience with medication coordination, crisis planning, expected session structure, and how they handle worsening symptoms. That helps you judge if their approach fits your needs.
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