Family Therapy in Hayward, CA

The only thing scarier than change, is thinking things will never change. We love our partner, yet we fear love may not be enough. The relationship seems stuck. We constantly miscommunicate. We fight even when there’s nothing wrong. It doesn’t have to be like this and we don't have to find a new partner to have a new relationship. I honor the courage and strength it takes to ask for help. Together we will slow down the process, identify harmful relational patterns, and replace those dysfunctional patterns with new more satisfying interactions.

Hello and welcome! I'm so glad you are here. I know looking for a therapist can be a daunting process and I applaud your determination to find the right fit for you. The reality is that none of us have it all figured out and can probably benefit from support to help navigate through life's challenges. Whether you are experiencing specific stressors, life transitions, complex trauma, anxiety, relational difficulties, or you are looking to cultivate a better relationship to yourself, I will provide you with a non-judgmental therapeutic space to support your empowerment process and help you to grow a greater understanding of yourself.

Hi there. I am a licensed clinical social worker who believes freedom comes from awareness. I am dedicated to creating brave, safe spaces where vulnerability can flourish to fully connect with the truth, love, and joy. My approach is this time is for you and is a courageous act of self-love. I have an inclusive style and will tailor sessions taking into consideration the wholeness of individual's mind, body, and soul. I work with women who feel there has to be more to life and desire a new way. Women who are tired, numb, overachievers, self-scarifying, and learning to love and nurture themselves.

When we are struggling to decide what direction to take in our lives, talking to a professional could help us to clarify our ideas. I have been working with couples, individuals, children, adolescents and families for 7 years. I have been treating anxiety, depression, trauma, infidelity, relational problems, etc. I use client centered models and I am trained in EMDR for trauma. My work is based on my clients goals, supporting them on the way to achieve those goals in a gentle manner. Connection is very important between clients and therapist as an any relationship this will facilitate communication and trust.

Hi! Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I am a licensed clinical social worker with 14+ years of clinical experience. I am a certified Interpersonal Psychotherapist (IPT), Certified Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C), and trained in Hakomi Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). I believe my reason in life is to serve, empower, and help people on their journey toward becoming their best selves. I followed my passion for assisting people to thrive by obtaining a BA in Psychology and Social Behavior at UC Irvine and an MSW in 2007 from CSULB.

Welcome! I’m Acacia Hasina Chidi, I am known to help inspire change in individual’s lives and relationships. Experience has demonstrated to me that change is possible and necessary. If you are ready to initiate change, I’d like to work with you through the process of therapy which can allow you to grow, and realize aspects of yourself you may not be aware of, or that you are aware of, but have been unable to manage. Years of experience working with individuals, couples, families, and specialized groups have enabled me tools and techniques that help people achieve a deeper understanding of relational patterns needing repair.

Are you depressed, anxious, grieving or burnt out? Are you struggling with transitions, relationships, parenting or identity? I would be honored to accompany you through your difficulties. In my 14 years working with adults and families, I have witnessed that feeling safe and connected to your therapist is essential for collaborative healing. In your work with me, you can expect curiosity, empathy, hope and laughter. I will help you to understand your feelings, past experiences and patterns. I will support you to track your body’s responses to stress, understand your nervous system and how to resource yourself when triggered.

At Bridges Therapy Group of California, we’re dedicated to matching you with the perfect therapist for you and ensuring that your insurance will truly pay for your sessions. We are contracted, in-network providers with all the insurers listed below. We verify your benefits before you start so there are no surprises to you.

Whether sitting with individuals or partners, I am here to remind you of what you already know but might have forgotten: you are enough. Many clients find their way to me because they want to work through challenges related to their identity, acculturation, sexuality, gender expression, relationship formation, and early traumas. My identities as a queer, non-monogamous, sex- and kink-positive, immigrant woman tend to attract potential clients who share some of these positionalities.

At A to Z Psychotherapy each of our clinicians has a unique approach to meeting the needs of their individual clients. We specialize in treatment for Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, and PTSD, working with individuals, families and couples. We regard the experience of each person that we meet, offering compassion, empathy, and honesty while providing a safe and nurturing space to heal and grow. We believe the therapeutic relationship is key and approach each client with that in mind as we begin to build rapport and collaboratively develop goals.

Have you felt as though your emotions are spiraling out of control, or that you are walking on eggshells trying to avoid negative interactions with those around you? You may be struggling to cope with the effects of trauma or feelings of worry, hopelessness, or detachment. Perhaps you have a loved one who is experiencing chronic physical or mental health conditions which influence your emotional well being. It is not uncommon to feel stuck or overwhelmed. You may even feel as if your very identity is defined by the problems you are facing. You just want to get control of your life back, and build a new, healthy you.

An individual adult or couple who may benefit from seeing Esther has probably said to themselves, "My life is stuck in a rut or falling apart" or "We are so frustrated with dealing with each other!" Esther assists clients in untangling blurry webs of feelings, thoughts, and interactions in order to bring clarity to issues that may be the source of great pain and dissatisfaction. Esther provides a safe, empathetic environment that allows clients to feel heard and supported, especially when struggling with marital/relationship problems, depression/anxiety, trauma, and addiction/codependency.

My job is to work myself out of a job. I work with youth, adults, and families through decision making and strengthening life skills, by emphasizing relationships and making laughter a priority.​ I hold a relational lens in my practice, focused on not only your relationship with others, but also on your relationship with yourself. The key to therapeutic services, and relationships in general, is to make sure that there is a level of trust and comfort for the client to build rapport and explore experiences without feeling shame or judgement.

Wow…being in your head feels like a sh!t show some days, right? The constant thoughts that are letting you know every “what if” that could happen, all the reasons why something isn’t going to work out, and all those beliefs about yourself that deep down (deep deep down) you know aren’t true! They just aren’t. But all these pesky thoughts are holding you back and weighing you down. And all you want to do is float around, be carefree, do all the things you KNOW you can do, and live your best life right? You can change your thoughts, which means you can change your life. So let’s do this!