Individual Therapy
True/False: There is a cost for short term individual counseling services at UCD.
False! All of our services are free to all UCD students, irrespective of insurance coverage.
Name 1 Group UCD Counseling Services offers.
Answers may vary but may include Career Exploration Group; Building Social Confidence Group; Hey It's Me Anxiety Group; Family Differences Group; Thank You Next Breakup Support Group, etc
True/False: UCD Counseling has counselors embedded in organizations like the CCC, CADSS, LGBTQIA+ RC; Women's RC.
True! All students, including grad students, can request to meet with our Community Advising Network counselors who work embedded in these locations.
Where is the main location of Counseling Services?
North Hall, across from the memorial union
True/False: Counseling is only for severely mentally ill individuals.
False! Many individuals seek counseling for various different reasons including homesickness, breakups, academic challenges, anxiety, depression, body image, cultural adjustment, loneliness, self esteem, etc
What are two ways students can schedule individual therapy visits?
Health-e-messenger (HeM portal)
by calling the receptionist at 530-752-0871
True/False: There is a session limit for group counseling at counseling services.
False! While there is a 4-6 visits per school year session limit for individual counseling, there is no session limit for group counseling.
True/False: If I prefer to communicate in therapy in another language, I cannot receive services at counseling services.
False! Some of the initial contact (CARS) visits have special designations and are priority slots for students wanting bilingual counseling. Currently, we have providers who can speak Mandarin (Dr. Brian Shi) and Spanish (Marlene Vasquez, LMFT).
Name 2 satellite locations of counseling services.
Cowell Building; Academic Satellites Program (e.g., Grad Studies, College of Ag; College of Engineering; Nursing School; Law School; Med School)
Answers may vary but can include mental health stigma, lack of readiness, cost, insurance, etc
True/False: The only individual therapy services offered at UCD Counseling Services are 4-6 short term individual counseling sessions per academic year.
False! We offer One Time Visits as well because we recognize some needs can be met with just one visit and not all students desire to be seen for multiple visits.
True/False: I can only attend a limited amount of group therapy visits per academic year.
False: In contrast to the limits to individual therapy visits per year, students can attend unlimited group therapy visits per year.
What does CAN stand for?
CAN stands for our "community advising network" counselors who are embedded in cultural resource centers across campus.
True/False: Only UCSHIP students can be seen at counseling services.
False! We will see all students, irrespective of insurance because session costs are already covered by student fees.
True/False: Psychiatric medications are for "crazy" people.
False! Psychiatric medication can be very beneficial for individuals struggling with mood swings, anxiety, depression, mania, etc. We at Counseling Services can assist with referrals to SHCS Psychiatry for those interested in medication.
What if I need more than 4-6 visits per academic school year? Am I screwed?
We recognize often students need and deserve long term care. Students can work with their counselors to gain referrals for community providers who offer long term care and accept their insurance.
Are groups confidential at UCD counseling services?
Yes! The same rules concerning confidentiality apply and group facilitators establish group agreements and norms during each first group visit, including going over confidentiality.
True/False: UCD Counseling Services only provides individual and group therapy and does not do outreach to destigmatize mental health or meet the unique needs of marginalized communities.
False! We have robust outreach services where we offer workshops and collaborative spaces similar to this space. Satveer is the outreach intern for this year and is happy to chat more about outreach.
True/False: I have to be in Davis to access services.
False: We offer telehealth visits as long as you are physically in the state of California.
What are some ways you can help a friend who is struggling with their mental health?
answers may vary but can include: listen and provide validation of their emotions; let them know they are not alone; help them book an appt with counseling services if they would like
Does UCD Counseling Services only offer in person individual therapy?
No! We have robust telehealth services especially for our busy grad students who may prefer Zoom sessions. It is up to students whether they would like to meet in person or over Zoom.
How do I sign up for a group?
You can either send the group facilitators a Health-e-message (HeM) or can call the receptionist at 530-752-0871.
What are some examples of outreach events CS has done in the past?
BIPOC Support Space; Workshops on Cultural Stigma; Workshops on Masculinity and Mental Health for BIPOC Men; etc.
Where are emergency crisis support services available during business hours? (MTuThF 8-5; Wed 9-5)
Acute Care Crisis Services are located on the 3rd floor of the Student Health and Wellness Center (SHWC, the building with the doctors)
Define mental health stigma.
Stigma is when someone sees you in a negative way because of your mental illness. Discrimination is when someone treats you in a negative way because of your mental illness.