CBT
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Notice the links between thoughts, feelings and actions, and practice new ways to respond.
Formerly North Berkeley Counseling Collective
Effective Therapy in Berkeley, the Bay Area, and online
There is hope for a more meaningful, satisfying life.
Therapy can help. With supportive, targeted treatment, you may increase your coping abilities, feel more empowered, and be kinder and more accepting of yourself.
- Free consultationStart with a no-cost consultation to see if it's a good fit.
- In person & onlineIn person in Berkeley/Kensington and Marin, outdoor sessions in Sonoma, and online in California, New York, Florida, Hawaii and Virginia.
- Licensed psychologistsEvery clinician is a licensed clinical psychologist (PsyD).
- Curative & UC Berkeley SHIPIn network with Curative; UC SHIP billed at in-network rates. Copays as low as $0–$15, depending on your plan.
What we address
What brings you here?
Choose what feels closest. You don't need a diagnosis to reach out.
Anxiety & stress
Worry that won't switch off, panic that comes out of nowhere, or the steady pressure to perform at school or work. Psychologists in the collective use CBT, ACT and mindfulness to help you understand what your mind is doing and respond to it differently.
Depression & self-esteem
Feeling "less than" or "not good enough" can quietly shape every day. Therapy can help you quiet the self-critic, rebuild momentum and be kinder and more accepting of yourself.
Relationships
Whether you're working through conflict with a partner, navigating dating, or wishing for deeper friendships, therapy can help you communicate more clearly and build more satisfying connections.
Body image & eating
Negative body image and disordered eating can lead to immense stress and suffering day to day. Clinicians in the collective have helped many clients find balance and heal their relationship with food and their bodies.
Chronic illness & pain
Living with a poorly understood condition affects identity, confidence and relationships. We validate the reality of physical symptoms while helping you navigate uncertainty, calm your stress response and reconnect with what matters.
Trauma
Past experiences may continue to shape how you think, feel, and relate to others today. Trauma-focused approaches such as EMDR and Cognitive Processing Therapy can help you build resilience, connection and a sense of agency.
Identity & life transitions
Big transitions and questions about who you are deserve space. This is an inclusive practice, and you are welcome as you are.
Teens, parents & families
Parenting is meaningful and ever-changing, and what worked at one stage may not work for the next. We support teens finding their footing and parents navigating everything from conflict to screens and chatbot safety.
How it works
Getting started is simple
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Book a free consultation
Pick a time online with any available clinician in the collective.
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Talk about what you need
Share your goals and see whether working together feels like a good fit.
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Begin therapy your way
Meet in person in Berkeley, Kensington, Marin or Sonoma, or online across California and beyond.
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How we work
Evidence-based therapy, delivered with warmth
Providers specialize in approaches backed by research and tailor them to you.
ACT
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Make room for hard feelings and move toward what matters most to you.
DBT
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
DBT-informed individual therapy and skills for intense emotions, distress and relationships.
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
Process distressing memories so they hold less charge in the present.
CPT
Cognitive Processing Therapy
A structured, trauma-focused therapy, often about 12 sessions, that helps you examine the beliefs about a traumatic experience that keep you stuck and find more balanced ways of seeing yourself, others and the world.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness and Positive Psychology
Ground yourself in the present and grow self-compassion.
The clinicians
Meet the psychologists
Dr. Danielle Kassouf
CA PSY28958VA PSY0810007779FLA Reg TPPY1634HI PSY2018
Offering In-Person Therapy in Berkeley and Online Therapy in California, Hawaii, Florida, and Virginia.
My Bio →
Dr. Raquel Henry
CA PSY33320NY 027400-01
Offering online therapy in California and New York and in person therapy in Marin County
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Dr. Emma McCulloch
CA PSY33072
Offering Online Therapy in California and Outdoor Nature Sessions in Sonoma, CA.
My Bio →
Dr. Laura Kimbell
CA PSY29480
Offering in-person therapy in Berkeley/East Bay and online in California
My Bio →Where we see clients
In person or online
- 264 Arlington Ave, Kensington, CA 94707
- In person in Berkeley/Kensington and Marin County; outdoor nature sessions in Sonoma
- San Francisco office at 27 Maiden Lane: in-person sessions coming soon
- Online counseling in California, New York, Florida, Hawaii, and Virginia
Fees & insurance
Copays as low as $0–$15 per session
All clinicians in the collective are in network with Curative in every state where they practice, and bill UC Berkeley SHIP at in-network rates through a rate agreement. Your copay depends on your plan. Self-pay rates range from $150–$300 per session, and many PPO plans offer out-of-network reimbursement.
Fee & insurance details →Questions
Common questions
Is the first consultation free?
Yes. Schedule your free consultation with one of the clinicians to see how they may be of help to you and your unique needs.
Do you take insurance?
All clinicians are in network with Curative in every state where they practice, and bill UC Berkeley SHIP Student Health Insurance at in-network rates through a rate agreement. Depending on your plan, copays can be as low as $0–$15 per session. For other plans, many clients with commercial PPO plans (i.e., Anthem, Optum, United Healthcare) obtain "Out of Network" reimbursement by submitting their payment receipts to the insurance company.
Can I do therapy online?
Yes. Clinicians offer video and telephone sessions in California, and some also see clients online in New York, Florida, Hawaii, and Virginia, depending on the provider.
Who do you work with?
Adults, teens, couples, parents, and families, depending on the clinician. See each clinician's bio for details.
How do I pay?
Our platform accepts credit, debit, and HSA cards. Some lower fee sessions may be available to those in need.
About the collective
Telegraph Psychology Collective, formerly North Berkeley Counseling Collective, is a collective of affiliated, independently licensed clinicians in private practice. While we each have our own unique clinical approaches, we share a common commitment to providing effective, warm, client-centered care to those in need.
Schedule your free consultation
Schedule your free consultation now with one of the clinicians to see how they may be of help to you and your unique needs.