Let's Talk Schedule

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Let's Talk Drop-In Consultations are informal, brief, free consultations with UHS mental health counselors.

They do not require any insurance or paperwork. UHS counselors have expertise and competency in working with underrepresented students on campus. All counselors work with students who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns.

PLEASE NOTE: Let's Talk consultations are not formal therapy sessions and do not constitute mental health treatment, and we are not able to assist with the Disabled Students' Program (DSP) and other documentation support during Let's Talk. You will need to schedule an individual counseling appointment for supporting documentation.

For All UC Berkeley Students

Mondays

Hours & Sign-Up Link Counselor Specialty

Mondays, 11:00am-12:00pm

Location: Virtual, join via Veronica's WeJoinIn Link

Veronica Orozco, PhD

Veronica Orozco
  • Anxiety and Depression
  • Family of origin issues
  • Complex trauma
  • Intersectional identities
  • Grief and loss
  • Personal/cultural identity

Tuesdays

Hours & Sign-Up Link Counselor Specialty

Tuesdays, 2:00-4:30pm

Location: Virtual, join via Shanta's WeJoinIn Link

Shanta Jambotkar, LCSW

Shanta Jambotkar, LCSW
  • Healing after trauma
  • LGBTQIA & TGNCNB Support
  • BIPOC & SSWANA Communities
  • Sexual violence survivor support 

Wednesdays

Hours & Sign-Up Link Counselor Specialty

Wednesdays, 10:30am-12:30pm

Location: Virtual, join via Veronica's WeJoinIn Link

Veronica Orozco, PhD

Veronica Orozco
  • Anxiety and Depression
  • Family of origin issues
  • Complex trauma
  • Intersectional identities
  • Grief and loss
  • Personal/cultural identity

Wednesdays 1:00-3:00pm

Location: Virtual, join via Cynthia's WeJoinIn Link

Cynthia Medina, PhD
  • Holistic Health & Wellness
  • Complex Trauma
  • POC/Latinx Mental Health
  • Relationships/Family of Origin Concerns

Wednesdays, 2:30-4:00pm

Location: Virtual, join via Junichi's WeJoinIn Link

Junichi Shimaoka, PsyD

Junichi Shimaoka
  • Personal/cultural identity
  • Relationship concerns
  • Gender & sexuality concerns
  • Underserved & international Students

Wednesdays, 3:00-4:00pm

Location: Virtual via Erin's Zoom Link

  • Phone Access: Dial 669-900-6833 (ID: 933 5330 8483 / Passcode: 954338)

Erin O'Connor, LCSW

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  • Trauma and survivor support
  • Chronic illness
  • Body image and relationship with food
  • Basic needs concerns
  • Muslim mental health

Thursdays

Hours & Sign-Up Link Counselor Specialty

Thursdays 4:00-5:00pm

Location: Virtual, join via Tobirus' WeJoinIn Link

Tobirus Newby, LCSW
  • LGBTQ+ community
  • UHS transgender care team
  • BIPOC health & wellness 
  • Polyamory/consensual non-monogamy

Fridays

Hours & Sign-Up Link Counselor Specialty

Fridays 1:00-3:00pm

Location: Virtual, join via Sam's WeJoinIn Link

Samuel C. Tourek, PhD

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  • Band 
  • Student-Athletes 

Fridays 1:30-2:30pm

Location: Virtual, join via Xiaoxia's WeJoinIn Link

Xiaoxia Song, PhD

Xiaoxia Song
  • Complex trauma
  • Depression and anxiety
  • Family issues
  • Identity development
  • Multicultural and diversity issues

Intended For Specific Populations

UHS is committed to providing affirming care for all of our student communities. We encourage you to explore our resources for your holistic wellness and care. 

Intended to support Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander students

Hours & Location Counselor Specialty

Thursdays, 4:00-5:00pm 

Location: In-Person at Hearst Field Annex (HFA) Bldg C10

 Jeff Lee, LCSW Jeff Lee, LCSW
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Underserved populations
  • Transitions 

Intended to support Black and African American Students

Hours & Location Counselor Specialty

Tuesday 1:00pm-2:00pm & Thursday 3:00-4:00pm

Location: Virtual via Jai's WeJoinIn Link

Amber Jaiza Jones, LCSW

Jai Jones social worker
  • Gender Identity and LGBTQIA+
  • Mental Health
  • Student Athletes
  • Relationships & Family
  • Grief, Loss, Spiritual Life

Fridays, 1:00-3:00pm

Location: Virtual, join via Ebony's WeJoinIn Link

Ebony Ellis, LCSW

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  • Black mental health
  • Life transitions
  • Anxiety & stress
  • Peer relationships

Intended to support Berkeley Underground Students

Hours & Location Counselor Specialty

Thursdays, 2:00-3:00pm

Location: Virtual, join via Sheela's WeJoinIn

Sheela Vashishtha, LCSW
  • Formerly incarcerated individuals 
  • BIPOC and SSWANA populations
  • Relationship issues
  • Complex trauma

Intended to support Native American and Indigenous Students

Hours & Location Counselor Specialty

Thursdays 4:00-5:00pm

Location: In-person, Native Community Center at Anthony Hall

Veronica Orozco, PhD

Veronica Orozco
  • Anxiety and Depression
  • Family of origin issues
  • Complex trauma
  • Intersectional identities
  • Grief and loss  

Intended to support Latinx Students

Hours & Location Counselor Specialty

Fridays 3:00-5:00pm

Location: In person, Heart Field Annex Bldg B

Veronica Orozco, PhD

Veronica Orozco
  • Anxiety and Depression
  • Family of origin issues
  • Complex trauma
  • Intersectional identities
  • Grief and loss  

Intended to support South Asian, Southwest Asian, and North African (SSWANA) students

Hours & Location Counselor Specialty

Thursdays, 11:00am-12:00pm


Location: In-Person at Hearst Field Annex (HFA) Bldg C10

Sheela Vashishtha, LCSW
  • BIPOC and SSWANA populations
  • Relationship issues
  • Complex trauma
  • Formerly incarcerated individuals 

Intended to support Student Parents and Caregivers

Hours & Location Counselor Specialty

Thursdays, 4:00-6:00pm

Location: Virtual via Nancy's WeJoinIn

Nancy Ellen Tavolacci-Arista, LCSW

Nancy Tavolacci-Arista
  • Life transitions
  • Child / Adolescent Development and Concerning Behaviors
  • Parenting / Caregiving stressors and resources 

Intended to support Fine and Applied Arts students

Hours & Location Counselor Specialty

Wednesdays, 3:00-5:00pm


Location: Virtual via Bill's WeJoinIn

William (Bill) Berkhout, PsyD

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  • Fine and Applied Arts student mental health
  • Finding and maintaining balance
  • Mindfulness and meditation
  • Trauma-informed healing
  • Latinx student mental health