Relationship Therapists Available in Hayward
This page is for people in Hayward looking for online therapists who work with relationships. Use this list to compare clinicians by their approaches, specialties, session formats, and whether they mention couples, communication, or family dynamics. All professionals here are licensed in California, and that licence covers the whole state, so being inside California is not a barrier. Look at each therapist’s stated focus, experience with relationship issues, and the types of clients they describe to find a match for your needs before reaching out for a first session.
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1. Elena Balashova-Shamis, CA Psychologist
California psychologist with integrative expertise
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression
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2. Patricia Riley, LCSW
California LCSW supporting relationships and life changes
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Parenting · Depression
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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3. Kendall Jones, LCSW
Compassionate therapist guiding personal growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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4. Katherine Eldean, LMFT
Katherine Eldean, California LMFT focused on relationships and stress
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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5. Melissa Fletcher, LCSW, CSW
Direct, supportive therapy focused on real-life change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Parenting · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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6. William Money, LMFT
Strengths-based therapy for stress and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
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7. Hyun Joo Kim, LMFT
Compassionate LMFT for relationships and trauma
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
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8. Susan Sheldon, LMFT
Experienced California marriage and family therapist
Works with Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Career · Coping with life changes
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9. Lynn Vinson, LCSW
Experienced LCSW for adult mental health
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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10. Michael Ames, LCSW
California LCSW with 35 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Depression
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11. Stella Galarza De Saggese, LPCC
Seasoned California LPCC focused on healing
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
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12. Sherri Kardell, LMFT
Sherri Kardell, LMFT - Attachment-informed therapist
Works with Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Existential Therapy
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13. Stacey Sugar, MD, LCPC, LPCC
MD, LCPC, LPCC therapist helping rewrite life stories
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Intimacy-related issues · Coping with life changes
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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14. Christine Piddington, LCSW
Support for grief, stress, and life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression
Approaches Existential Therapy · Solution-Focused Therapy
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15. Earl Barrios, LPCC
Support for anxiety, relationships, and trauma healing
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Depression
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Existential Therapy · Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
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About relationship 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.
1,782 therapists match this page, all of whom name relationship 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
Can I work with a therapist who focuses on relationships if I live in Hayward?
Yes. Therapists listed here are licensed in California, which covers the whole state. That means they can offer online therapy to clients in Hayward. Check each therapist’s profile to confirm they mention relationship work, couples therapy, or related specialties before contacting them.
What should I look for when comparing therapists who treat relationship issues?
Look for descriptions of therapeutic approaches (for example, EFT, Gottman, or systemic therapy), experience with couples or family work, and whether they mention communication skills, conflict resolution, or infidelity. Also note whether they describe work with different relationship types and life stages to match your situation.
Do these therapists offer joint sessions for couples or only individual therapy?
Profiles vary. Some clinicians mention offering joint or couples sessions while others focus on individual therapy addressing relationship concerns. Read each profile to see what formats they offer and any notes about working with partners or family members before contacting them to confirm session structure.
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