Why I Do This Work

For nearly 20 years, I’ve devoted my life to the science and art of Marriage and Family Therapy—not just as a profession, but as a passion that has profoundly shaped who I am. In my early 20s, as I searched for direction after college, I became captivated by a simple, enduring truth: across every culture and generation, marriage and family are the crucibles where identity, connection, and love are forged.

These relationships hold our greatest love—and because of that, they also carry the potential for our deepest pain. They’re where we feel most known and, at times, most exposed. They’re also where our earliest wounds—and greatest healing—often begin. In these relationships, we are asked to grow with and through each other.

As I immersed myself in this work, I came to see the family of origin not only as the source of our greatest joy and struggle—but as the foundation that imprints us. It shapes how we love, how we communicate, how we regulate emotion, and how we respond to life’s challenges. These early dynamics form the blueprint we carry into every meaningful relationship that follows.

That’s why family therapy holds such profound value to me. It’s not just about resolving conflict—it’s about understanding and reshaping the deeper systems that guide us. It’s where roles evolve, healing begins, and people rediscover one another with greater clarity and compassion. When approached with care, it becomes a space to rebuild trust, rewire patterns, and move forward with intention.

My role is to bring steadiness and structure to that process—to help illuminate what’s keeping you stuck and to offer tools that are grounded, practical, and compassionate. Whether I’m working with a teen exploring identity, a couple rebuilding connection, or a family navigating long-standing dynamics, my goal remains the same: to support meaningful transformation—at your pace, in your process—and to celebrate the joy that comes with it.

-Eric Hotchandani, LMFT

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Outside the Therapy Room

As a husband and a father, I know firsthand the beauty and the complexity that come with building a life alongside the people you love. I’m proudly a “girl dad,” and being welcomed into the emotional worlds of my daughters and my wife's has shaped me in ways no textbook ever could. It’s helped me listen differently, think more deeply about the world we’re raising our children in, and show up more fully—in life and in my work.

My family and I are rooted here in San Ramon and Danville—a community I care deeply about. I want my children to grow up in a world where connection is valued, empathy is practiced, differences are celebrated, and emotional wellness and hope are woven into daily life. I hope my practice is a contributing factor to those values, in this community.

If you are looking for an experienced family therapist, I’d be honored to connect with you. Feel free to reach out with any questions or to schedule a complimentary consultation.