Counseling

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, access to ESS services has been changed for Spring 2020. Please visit the ESS COVID-19 page for current updates.

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) has a satellite office in 241 Bechtel Engineering Center. Licensed psychologists Dr. Shuangmei (Christine) Zhou, Dr. Geneé Jackson, and Dr. Yi Du from University Health Services provide free and confidential consultations to students related to any personal, professional, or academic concerns. You do not need health insurance to see a CAPS counselor.

Non-emergency walk-in hours:

• Tuesdays: 2:00-4:00 p.m.
• Wednesdays: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
• Thursdays: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

To schedule an appointment by phone, call 510-643-7850.

Meet our psychologists:

Yi Du, PhD
Licensed Psychologist
Additional language: Mandarin

Geneé Jackson, PhD, BHC
Licensed Psychologist

Christine Zhou, PhD
Licensed Psychologist
Additional language: Mandarin

For emergency services, please go to Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) on the 3rd floor of the Tang Center, 2222 Bancroft Way. Walk-in hours are Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Our psychologists can help you make progress with any number of issues, including;

• stress and anxiety
• depressed moods and low self-esteem
• procrastination, time management, and academic challenges
• family conflicts and pressures
• relationship, break-up, and intimacy issues
• challenges faced by ethnic minority students, first-generation college students, and/or undocumented students
• struggles in the “coming out” process or LGBTQI+ students
• alcohol and drug abuse
• transition, grief, and loss
• career development and decision-making