Parenting Therapists Available in Hayward
This page is for parents and caregivers in Hayward looking for online therapists who specialise in parenting. Use it to compare therapists’ approaches, areas of expertise, therapy styles, and what issues they commonly address with parents, such as discipline, co-parenting, child behaviour, or parental stress. All therapists listed are licensed in California; a California license covers the whole state, so being in Hayward is not a barrier to working with any therapist shown here. Read profiles to find a fit in terms of experience, methods, and what you feel comfortable discussing.
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1. 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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2. Claudia Santiago, LCSW
California LCSW supporting complex emotional challenges
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Gottman Method
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3. 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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4. 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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5. Lynda Green Alter, LMFT
California LMFT specializing in relationships and trauma
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Depression
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6. Chauncey Chatman, LMFT
Experienced California LMFT for adult clients
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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7. 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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8. 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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9. Deneta Jones-Udefi, LCSW
California LCSW for relationships and coaching
Works with Relationship · Parenting · Self esteem · Coaching · Compassion fatigue
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10. Hyun Lee, LMFT
Works with Relationship · Family · Intimacy-related issues · Parenting · Self esteem
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11. Deana Porter, LMFT
California LMFT for relationships and families
Works with Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Gottman Method
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12. 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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13. Menachem Stulberger, LMFT
Compassionate LMFT specializing in relationships and anxiety
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Parenting · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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14. Sophia Dyer, LCSW
Support for anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Self esteem · Depression
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15. Keith Chilton, LMFT
Experienced California Marriage and Family Therapist
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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About parenting 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.
971 therapists match this page, all of whom name parenting 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 a therapist help with toddler tantrums and behaviour management?
Yes. Many therapists who work with parenting offer strategies for toddler behaviour, routines, and limits. They can help you develop consistent responses, structure, and communication plans tailored to your child’s age. Expect discussions about routines, reinforcement, and age-appropriate expectations, as well as ways to reduce parental stress around daily challenges.
Will an online parenting therapist support co-parenting or custody transitions?
Therapists can work with individual parents on co-parenting skills, communication, and managing conflict during custody changes. They cannot provide legal advice, but they can help you plan conversations, set boundaries, and manage emotions during transitions. Look for therapists who list co-parenting, separation, or family transitions among their specialties.
How do I compare therapists who say they work with parenting?
Compare by therapeutic approach (like CBT, attachment-based, or parent coaching), stated experience with child age groups, and whether they focus on issues you face (behaviour, sleep, special needs). Read how they describe sessions — skill-building, coaching, or longer-term therapy — and any mention of supporting caregiver mental health alongside parenting work.
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