Let's Talk & QTalk Drop in Counseling Services

About Shanta Jambotkar, LCSW

Shanta (she/they) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) available to the UC Berkeley community (students, staff, faculty) for Let's Talk phone or video consultations regarding mental health services, wellness resources, and/or specific mental health needs. Shanta provides trauma informed care through the UC Berkeley Social Services Program, and is available for LGBTQIA+ student communities as part of QTalk.

Shanta is cis-female, queer woman of color, and SSWANA identified. Her varied, lived cultural and personal identities inform her values and commitment to mental health supports that promote liberatory healing. Shanta works with folks of color, queer, trans and non-binary community, and immigrant and 2nd generation students - with purpose and hope to co-create healing spaces for people who navigate multiple, powerful, and intersectional identities.
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WHAT IS Let’s Talk

The Let's Talk program provides easy access to informal, brief, consultation sessions with mental health professionals from UC Berkeley. It is free and there is no paperwork to complete.

Let’s Talk sessions could be used to:
* learn more about mental health resources and virtual therapy services
* talk about stress and anxiety related to academics and/or relationship concerns
* talk about unique challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic
* learn about healthy ways to cope with stress and other concerns
* get emotional support and identify ways to increase social connection
* create a menu of therapy options to consider
* get consultation on how to support a student in distress
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DISCLAIMER

* Although Let’s Talk Consultations are with mental health professionals, they are not formal therapy sessions and do not constitute mental health treatment. If you would like to schedule a therapy appointment, please call the CAPS office at (510) 642-9494.

* QTalk & Let's Talk Consultation sessions are not an appropriate type of service for urgent concerns. For urgent issues, crisis counseling is still available through the CAPS office. Please call (510) 642-9494 to speak with someone urgently.

* If you have access to a confidential and private space, located in the state of CA, you are eligible for telemental health services with Shanta Jambotkar, LCSW (licensed in CA), including a video or phone consultation. If these requirements are not met, we can still connect via phone for a brief check-in.
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HOW to SCHEDULE

1) Please leave your name (or initials) and email
2) Click the "Leave a Comment" section, and add your email for me to send you a zoom link.
3) You can also include your phone number IF you prefer for us to have a phone session.
3) Please indicate whether you prefer a phone call or a Zoom video visit.

ZOOM INFORMATION FOR VIDEO: If your preference is to have a video consultation via Zoom, you will receive a zoom id from me on the day of your appointment.
PHONE SESSION: If you have left your phone number instead, I will contact you at the time of your appointment.

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AFTER-HOURS SUPPORT + EMERGENCY RESOURCES

For after-hours support, please call the 24/7 support line at (855) 817-5667.

Other Emergency Resources:
* National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24/7): 800-273-8255.
* The Trevor Project (for LGBTQ+ Youth, 24/7): (866) 488-7386.