Let's Talk Schedule for Tobirus M. Newby, LCSW

Hello! Welcome to my WeJoinIn Let's Talk scheduling page! Let’s Talk sessions can 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,
create a menu of therapy options to consider, or identify a future plan of action with Student Mental Health at Cal. Some of my specialty areas are LGBTQ+ identity and concerns, sexuality and sexual health, spirituality, consensual nonmonogamy/polyamory, alcohol and other drug concerns, trauma healing, and social justice advocacy.

Disclaimer:
Although Let’s Talk consultations are with mental health professionals, they are not therapy sessions and do not constitute mental health treatment. Let’s Talk meetings are not part of your student mental health records. Let’s Talk is also not for urgent concerns. If you are in crisis or need immediate support, please call CAPS at 510-642-9494. If CAPS is closed, please call the CAPS after hours support line at 855-817-5667.

Limits to Confidentiality:
When there is an immediate threat of harm to you or others, Let’s Talk counselors are required by law to report this. When a minor, elderly person or someone otherwise incapacitated is being abused, Let’s Talk consultants are also required by law to report this.

If it is believed that you could benefit from a higher level of care, I will provide you with resources at the University and surrounding community.

How to sign up:
Please sign-up for a 20-minute time-slot by giving your name and e-mail. If you prefer not to leave your full name please feel free to leave initials, first name only or a pseudonym

In the comment section:
Provide the phone number at which you can be reached in the event that our Zoom session has technical difficulties.

Once you complete these steps, you are scheduled for a Virtual Let’s Talk Visit. At the time of your Let's Talk session, use the following link to join the session: https://berkeley-uhs.zoom.us/j/5106430283. I will stay signed on until you join the session. Please be advised that if you arrive late, you will only have whatever time is left in your 20min slot. I am not able to extend your time if you are late.

If all slots are full or if available slots do not work with your schedule, please call CAPS at (510) 642-9494 and ask for a phone consultation with a CAPS counselor.
CAPS hours are currently 9am-5pm, Monday - Friday.

Urgent Concerns:
For urgent concerns, please call (510) 642-9494 and inform the CAPS front desk that you have an urgent concern and would like a same-day phone consultation with a therapist. For after-hours support, please call the 24/7 support line at (855) 817-5667.

Other Emergency Resources:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24/7):
800-273-8255

Alta Bates Emergency Room (go in person or call 911 in an emergency)
2450 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705

The Trevor Project (for LGBTQ+ Youth, 24/7):
(866) 488-7386.