Schedule Confidential Counseling with ASAP
ASAP will contact you within 1-2 business days of receiving your request to schedule your appointment.
- ASAP will see UC Davis employees, their domestic partners and adult dependents (age 18+), as well as UC Davis retirees.
- For couples counseling, both partners must each submit a request.
Submit a Request for ASAP Counseling
FAQs
- Who can use the services?
- All UC Davis staff, faculty members, and their dependents or domestic partners (age 18 and over), and retirees can use the service. We see individuals, couples, work groups, or entire departments, depending upon your needs.
- Are your services confidential?
- Yes! Information about your participation is not released to anyone without your written consent, except when legally mandated. Exceptions to confidentiality are provided by law for serious matters like danger to self or others, or child/elder abuse, as outlined in our written consent to treatment form. No information from ASAP appears in any departmental, central, or personnel files.
- How do I schedule an appointment at ASAP?
- To schedule an appointment, complete a Request for Counseling. ASAP will contact you within 1-2 business days to schedule your appointment. You can also begin by calling or sending an email, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
- What kinds of problems are addressed at ASAP?
- Our professional staff can address any personal or work related problems such as stress, anxiety, depression, family conflict, and work difficulties.
- Must an immediate family member be seen with the related staff or faculty member?
- No. Immediate family members may be seen on their own, or with the related staff/faculty member, at their discretion.
- Does ASAP see students?
- If the student is an employee and receives a paycheck from UC Davis, we may see them. Generally, students receive services from Counseling Services located in North Hall on campus.
- How long are appointments and how many appointments can I have?
- Appointments are usually 50 minutes. This is calculated per presenting problem or issue. Thus, an individual may return at a later date for further sessions if new problems or issues arise for them. If it is determined that the employee and/or family member might need longer term service, the ASAP professional will assist in referrals to private practitioners in the community.
- Can I have release time for my appointments?
- Yes, with your supervisor’s approval. If you do not wish to let anyone in your office know that you are coming to ASAP, you can state that you have a doctor’s appointment and would like to take sick leave. You can also arrange to attend appointments on your lunch hour. You do not need to use vacation or sick leave for a visit to ASAP. However, supervisors may require confirmation of an appointment.
- What happens at my first appointment?
- You will meet with a counselor and after discussing your concerns, the counselor will assist you in developing a plan. The plan might include more sessions at ASAP and/or various campus resources, or a referral to a private provider in the community.
- Does ASAP offer services in addition to individual sessions?
- Yes. ASAP offers a variety of departmental presentations, consultations and debriefings, as well as a series of support groups. Explore or request additional ASAP services.
- Who works at ASAP?
- The ASAP staff is comprised of a diverse team of mental health professionals including: licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs); licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs); licensed professional clinical counselors (LPCCs); and licensed clinical psychologists (Ph.D and Psy.D).