Counseling

Career Counseling Assessment and Library

Career Counseling staff help you explore majors, careers, and graduate programs. Our resource library consists of a unique collection of books, files, directories, and electronic resources. We are here to help you!

Professional Training Programs

Welcome to the UC Berkeley Student Mental Health Professional Training Program! Thank you for your interest in our training programs at University Health Services.

We hope the information in the links below provides you with a sense of what you might gain by participating in one of our training programs. The doctoral internship program is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) and our postdoctoral fellowship is a member of the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC).

In addition, we have a...

Off Campus Counseling Referrals

Sometimes seeking therapy or medication services off campus is your best option to address a particular concern or meet your individual needs.

Connect

Connect (with others with shared experiences)

Engage with others in a group setting or through other campus community resources.

Crisis Resources

Sunset in the bay area with the Campanile silhouette Mental Health Crisis Support and Resources

Post-MSW Fellowship in Clinical Social Work

Post-MSW Fellowship in Clinical Social Work

Thank you for your interest in our post-MSW fellowship in clinical social work in Counseling and Psychological Services and Social Services at University Health Services at UC Berkeley!

Our program is a postgraduate training program committed to providing comprehensive clinical experience and professional development opportunities in the field of college mental health. The program aims to meet the needs of pre-licensed postgraduate clinical social workers who have a Master of...

Brief Individual and Couples Counseling

Counseling is available to all students at no charge. There are a variety of options for accessing counseling.

Outreach and Workshop Requests

Student Mental Health frequently does outreach to the campus for student groups, academic departments, and administrative units. The goal of this outreach is to demystify counseling, educate the campus on mental health issues, and help others know our counselors. Although staffing for outreach is limited, we do our best to accommodate requests.

Requests for Documentation

At times, students may need documentation of services received at CAPS to support withdrawal from classes, arrangements with financial aid, accommodations through the Disabled Students Program, and academic accommodations from instructors.

While it is generally not CAPS policy to write letters, counselors can provide other forms of documentation when appropriate. Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) can provide the following documentation for current and/or previous clients:

Confirmation of Visit(s) Verification of Illness Certification of Psychological Disability.

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Counseling FAQ

Here are answers to a few of the most commonly asked questions about CAPS: