Welcome

My name is Christy Hobza and I am a licensed psychologist.  I've committed my life to collaborating with people to grow and develop healthy and fulfilling lives and relationships.

​Everyone needs help sometimes, but asking for help can be hard or even embarrassing.  It can be hard to know where to start.  

I work with a wide range of people from infants, children, adolescents, and adults who are struggling in their life.  I can help identify why you or your child is struggling through psychological or neuropsychological assessment.  I also treat people with common symptoms such as anxiety, OCD, and depression.  

We live in a fast paced world and the demands or felt expectations of that world can overwhelm our resources.

I offer a free 30 minute consultation so that we can meet and see if I can help you and consider what you need to get unstuck and feel better.

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Call or text to schedule a free 30 minute consultation:

510-460-1919

or email if you prefer

Email

I look forward to hearing from you!

Services Offered

Psychological and Neuropsychological Assessment

Reasons someone may need an assessment:

• Extreme tantrums
• School problems
• Inattentive symptoms
• Hyperactivity
• Difficulty learning or achieving at school or work
• Uneven learning
• Lack of satisfaction with friendships​
• Lack of progress in therapy
• Questions about life
• Homework fights
• Unclear diagnosis
• Fighting
• Independent evaluation for accommodations 

Individual Psychotherapy
Children | Adolescents | Adults​

​Symptoms that may benefit from psychotherapy:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• PTSD
• OCD
• Dissatisfaction with life or job
• Procrastination
• Parenting challenges
• Homework fights
• Toilet training challenges
• Nightmares
• Postpartum depression (house calls are possible)
• Unplanned pregnancy counseling at any age

Infant/Parent Therapy
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​Symptoms that may benefit from infant/parent therapy

• Attachment and bonding difficulties
• Poor sense of connection
• Extreme fussiness​

I am located in Alameda and work with a variety of people from the greater San Francisco Bay Area including cities such as Alameda, Oakland, Emeryville, Berkeley, San Lorenzo, San Leandro, and Hayward.

COVID-19 ​

I offering in-person (vaccination and masking required) and video sessions for adults, adolescents, children, and families.

Coping with "shelter in place"

Resources

Years of serving my community have continued to highlight for me how difficult it can be to navigate the mental health system and find a provider.  If you are struggling, please call me.  I may have some resources to help you.

510-460-1919

​If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 911 and access one of the crisis resources below.  

Crisis

• Crisis Support Services of Alameda County
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
• Veteran's Crisis Line
• ​Contra Costa Crisis Center
• National Sexual Assault Hotline
  
  

Learning

• Learning Disabilities Association of America
  
• National Center for Learning Disabilities: LD Checklist [PDF], a guide (not tool) to help pinpoint specific struggles
• Office of Special Education & Rehabilitation Services

Parenting

• How Parenting Affects a Child's Development
• ​Communication Tips for Parents
  
• ​Talking about Sex 
  • ​Talk to Your Kids about Sex - MyHealthfinder
    
  • ​Planned Parenthood: Tips for Talking
    
  • Teaching Your Kids About Sex: Do's and Don'ts
    
    

Relationships

• 3 Research-Based Tips for a Happy and Healthy Relationship
• Video: Brené Brown on Blame
• Video: Brené Brown on Empathy vs. Sympathy
  

Rights

• A Consumer Guide to Psychotherapy [PDF]
  
• Psychotherapy Never Includes Sexual Behavior   

OCD

• Unstuck, An OCD kids movie
  
• International OCD Foundation