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Counseling Services

In the event of a mental health crisis

UC Davis Health residents and clinical fellows have counseling services available through the Academic and Staff Assistance Program (ASAP). Three counselors at ASAP, Uma Anand, Ph.D., Dale Brown, M.S.W., and Sophia Sandhu, Psy.D., M.Ed. provide services that are designed specifically to support the unique needs of individuals in training. ASAP also has additional clinicians available to ensure trainees receive timely access to services.

Counseling services can help identify and resolve problems whether the problem is work related, personal, career or relationship focused. Services include individual counseling, couples/family sessions, as well as sessions with spouse/partners alone. The services are confidential, no fee, no EPIC and sessions can be arranged in the evening hours. Sessions can assist with coping in various areas including:

  • Adjustment issues
  • Concerns about work performance
  • Coaching on communication and interpersonal skills
  • Family difficulties and tensions
  • Financial concerns
  • Anxiety and depression
  • Career decisions
  • How to address and prevent burnout

Make an Appointment with ASAP
To schedule confidential counseling (individual or couple), submit your request and we will contact you with an appointment.

ASAP Request for Counseling Services

Referrals: In addition, the ASAP Psychologists can also assist residents and clinical fellows and their families locate resources through their medical insurance plan or self-pay providers.

Residents and Clinical Fellows have Anthem as their behavioral health provider. To find an in-network provider for Residents and Clinical Fellows, Anthem also offers the Live Health On Line information for additional telehealth services. See below for more information about Anthem.

In-House Counseling Services
  • Dr. Sandhu portrait

    Sophia Sandhu, Psy.D., M.Ed.

    Lead GME Psychologist

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    Additional ASAP Staff with experience providing counseling to GME trainees.

  • ASAP Contact Information

    Phone: 916-734-2727
    Email: asaphealth@ucdavis.edu

    Business Hours: M-F, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
    (Except UC Holidays)

    Phone and email messages left after 4:30 p.m. will be returned the next business day.

    UC Davis Health ASAP Resources
Additional Services

  • Headspace Care

    Headspace Care offers confidential mental healthcare through coaching via text-based chats, self-care resources, and video-based therapy and psychiatry for individuals 18 years and older. Support is available anytime, 24/7/365, anywhere, for a variety of mental health challenges you may be struggling with—all from the privacy of your smartphone.

    Headspace CareUCOP Behavioral Health

  • LiveHealth Online

    Discuss sensitive topics with a therapist in the privacy and comfort of your own home (or other private location), either through online video or by phone. Providers are highly trained professionals who can evaluate and treat general mental health conditions in patients ages 10 and older.

    • Anywhere access. You can speak with your therapist no matter where you are.
    • Flexible appointments. Book an appointment online at a time and date that’s convenient for you — including evenings and weekends.
    UCOP Virtual Therapy Psychiatry

  • Anthem

    Medical coverage is administered through Anthem Blue Cross and includes coverage for important services such as preventive care, doctor’s office visits, hospitalization and prescription drugs.

    UCOP Health and Insurance CoverageUCOP Anthem Health Plans

  • Medical Staff Wellness Survey

    GME also offers an interactive confidential screening program. Take a moment to complete the brief, online questionnaire to find out how stress may be affecting you. After completing the questionnaire, one of our counselors will send you recommendations for further evaluation or follow-up. Again, this service is completely anonymous and confidential.

    > Take the Medical Staff Wellness Survey

  • More mental health services

    Anthem health insurance is also accepted at:

    LifeStance Health - LifeStance is a mental healthcare company focused on providing evidence-based, medically driven treatment services for children, adolescents, and adults suffering from a variety of mental health issues in an outpatient care setting, both in-person and through its digital health telemedicine offering.

    Mindpath Health - We provide in-person and online psychiatry and therapy services. We offer individualized, patient-centered care that is tailored to your unique needs.