Cal Student Counseling

Need some office hours for your life – right now?

College can be demanding. At UC Berkeley, students face academic pressure, social stress, and big life transitions. Loyal Blue Counseling provides immediate support for anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges—helping you thrive on campus and beyond.

Start with a Free Consultation

We have same-week availability and are good at finding you a relatable therapist, right away.

Loyal Blue’s Support for UC Berkeley Students

It’s in our name and in our hearts: Loyal Blue Counseling has been built around serving the Cal community since 2007. We provide a home away from home for students to take care of themselves during the many demands of attending the top public university in the country. 

We volunteer every month on campus, offering free drop in counseling, partnering with health workers from the Tang center, providing free talks to the ASUC, giving mental health lectures each semester, and more.

Our practice is a top counseling choice for UC Berkeley students, including athletes and staff. Our team has multiple Cal graduates, from families of Cal graduates. Our office is just down College Avenue on Southside. 

Fill out our drop in form to receive a 20 minute call from one of our therapists for some quick support.

Get Started Now: Manage Stress, Anxiety & Depression

Do you ever feel overwhelmed? Berkeley students face academic pressure, social challenges, and the stress of meeting today’s demands.

Loyal Blue’s counseling services help you develop effective stress management tools. We know how to reduce anxiety and depression so you can be your best self., We help you thrive on campus and beyond.

• Get started fast: we can usually book you a same-week appointment
• Come in person to our offices near the College/Claremont Safeway on Southside
• Attend sessions remotely via telehealth

Have a 15 minute conversation with our practice coordinator to get matched with a therapist right away for some sessions.