Mental Health Counseling
About Mental Health Counseling
Mental health counseling can support whatever goals you have for yourself!
Mental health counseling can give you a space to:
- Work through life, such as navigating transitions or talking about something that has been weighing on you.
- Grow, by building confidence and giving yourself the same care you give others.
- Be yourself. Be honest with how you're really feeling without pressure or judgement.
Sign up for mental health counseling services
Mental health counseling services is open to children, youth, families, and adults of all ages. Services are designed to meet the unique cultural needs of BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities.
If you or someone you know is interested in receiving mental health counseling, please complete a referral form. Please note that referrals can take 4-6 weeks to follow up and that services are provided via telehealth.
If there is an immediate risk to self or others, or if a person is in immediate danger,
call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
988 - Suicide and Crisis Line
Pacific Clinics 24/7 Mobile Crisis Line (408) 379-9085
Mental Health Counseling FAQ's
What does mental health counseling look like?
Mental health counseling involves working with a trained professional to address emotional, behavioral, or relational challenges. In a confidential setting, you’ll gain insight into your experiences, strengthen coping and communication skills, and set meaningful goals for personal growth and well-being. Services focus on helping individuals build coping skills, strengthen emotional regulation, and develop resilience.
Who is able to receive counseling?
Counseling can be provided to people of all ages and backgrounds. Children, youth, adults, parents, caregivers, and families may receive counseling (individual or group). Services are designed to meet the unique cultural, developmental, and identity-specific needs of BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities.
What is the setting of mental health counseling?
Services are available via Zoom.
Who provides the clinical counseling services?
Services are provided by graduate student counseling trainees who are closely supervised by a licensed professional.
How much does counseling cost?
This mental health counseling service comes at no cost. Our goal is to provide accessible mental health support. If you would like to support mental health counseling, you may donate to help us continue offering barrier-free care to youth and adults.
Do I need health insurance?
No, you do not need health insurance to receive services in this program. Our goal is to remove barriers so that youth and caregivers can access mental health support without worrying about insurance, co-pays, or out-of-pocket expenses. If you have insurance, you’re still welcome to receive care.
How long will I be able to receive services?
Counseling in this program is short-term, generally 6-8 sessions over the span of a limited number of weeks or months. Treatment is designed to focus on your most important goals and to learn tools that will support you in these goals.
What if I need more services?
If longer-term support is needed, we will help you connect to ongoing services in the community.
What if I'm not sure I need counseling?
You don’t need to come with a specific problem. Counseling is a space to explore what’s on your mind or simply better understand yourself. Counseling can help you build coping skills before challenges become hard to manage.
