Kusha Murarka, PsyD will be conducting "Let's Talk" drop-in counseling for SSWANA (South Asian, Southwest Asian & North African) identifying students on Fridays from 10:00am to 12:00pm* (*unless otherwise noted in sign-up sheets ).
Why Let's Talk?
+FREE access to supportive counseling and referral to resources
+Confidential, safe space for informal consultations
+Culturally Centered
+Easy Sign-up online below
Virtual Drop-In Hours
Fridays, **1:00-3:00pm, sign up sheet available BELOW
**NEW HOURS for Fall 2022
HOW to SCHEDULE
Please leave your name (or initials), email, and THEN click the "Leave a Comment" section, and add phone number for me to call you at the scheduled time, and indicate whether you prefer a phone call or a Zoom video visit.
Leaving this information in the "Leave a Comment" section is *EXTREMELY IMPORTANT* so that I know how to contact to you.
If your preference is to have a video consultation via Zoom, please use the following URL at the time selected, and I will start the meeting at the designated time.
https://berkeley-uhs.zoom.us/my/kmurarka
You can also call (510) 664-7957 to request a callback. If prompted to leave a voicemail when you call, please CLEARLY state your name and a callback number (twice), and I will return the call as soon as I can.
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
* learn about healthy ways to cope with stress and other concerns
* get emotional support and identify ways to increase social connection during shelter-in-place
* create a menu of therapy options to consider, or identify a future plan of action with CAPS
* get consultation on how to support a student in distress
*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 for a same-day scheduled session or login to eTang to schedule an appointment within 16 hours.
- 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 Dr. Murarka (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.
In humble solidarity,
Kusha Murarka, PsyD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PSY 29723)
Counseling and Psychological Services
University Health Services
UC Berkeley
For after-hours support, please call the 24/7 support line at (855) 817-5667.
Fri Dec 2
Fri Dec 9
1:00pm
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1:30pm
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2:00pm
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How does this work?
To the left you’ll see a signup sheet:
Click on the "Join" button on the cell you wish to sign up for.
Fill out your name and email on the popup box.
Click on the "Join" button. An email will be sent to you and you’ll be well on your way!
How does this work?
To the left you’ll see a signup sheet:
Click on the "Join" button on the cell you wish to sign up for.
Fill out your name and email on the popup box.
Click on the "Join" button. An email will be sent to you and you’ll be well on your way!