Welcome

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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.

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
During this time I am offering video sessions for adults, adolescents, children, and families.
I am offering four low fee sessions to "front-line" or "essential" workers who must leave their homes and risk exposure to COVID-19.   I can be reached at 510-460-1919 if interested in scheduling a session.  ​

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 - link
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - link
Veteran's Crisis Line - link
​Contra Costa Crisis Center - ​link
National Sexual Assault Hotline - link

Learning

Learning Disabilities Association of America - ​link​
National Center for Learning Disabilities: LD Checklist, a guide (not tool) to help pinpoint specific struggles - pdf
​Office of Special Education & Rehabilitation Services - link

Parenting

How Parenting Affects a Child's Development - ​link
​Communication Tips for Parents - link
​Talking about Sex - ​link | ​link | link  

Relationships

3 Research-Based Tips for a Happy and Healthy Relationship - link
Video about Blame with Brené Brown - link
Video about Empathy vs. Sympathy with Brené Brown - link

Rights

A Consumer Guide to Psychotherapy - ​pdf
Psychotherapy Never Includes Sexual Behavior - link

OCD

Unstuck, An OCD kids movie - link
International OCD Foundation - link