Mindpath Health Berkeley Office

Berkeley, CA

2150 Shattuck Avenue,

Suite 725 

Berkeley, CA 94704

berkeley.college.health@mindpath.com

Phone: 510-340-4202

Fax: 341-201-2673

Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm

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Congratulations on taking the first step toward better mental health! Our Mindpath College Health team in Berkeley, CA, is here to provide care and resources to help you thrive.   

Our providers treat a variety of mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, family conflict, eating disorders, and substance abuse. Our treatment options are designed to treat the whole person — not just the diagnosis.  

We look forward to guiding you on your mental health journey!

Our Services Include

  • Individual therapy
  • Group therapy
  • Psychiatric evaluation
  • Medication management

Specialty Areas​

  • Academic Issues
  • ADHD / ADD
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Disordered Eating
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Identity Issues
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Life Transitions
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Personality Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma

Meet Our Berkeley Providers

Laura Hernandez

Licensed Marriage & Family

Therapist

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Susanne Congress

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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Sara Au

Licensed Professional Clinical

Counselor 

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Carrie Gershoff

Licensed Professional Clinical

Counselor

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Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Anthem BlueCross
  • Anthem Medi-Cal
  • Alameda Alliance
  • Blue California
  • Cigna Evernorth
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Health Net
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Magellan Health
  • Partnership
  • UC Ship
  • United Behavioral Health / Optum

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Don’t see your plan? Call us at 888-699-4873 to see if you are covered.

Insurance plans may vary by location and are subject to change.

Laura Hernandez

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

she/her/hers

Areas of Focus

Anxiety, Depression, Adjustment disorder, Panic attacks/disorders, Stress management, Trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Grief & loss

Therapeutic Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

About

Laura has over seven years of experience providing mental health care. Her patient-centered approach ensures that treatment is structured and adaptable to each individual’s needs. While she provides guidance and support, she prioritizes meeting patients where they are in their journey. If a patient feels ambivalent about change, Laura works collaboratively with them to explore barriers and identify achievable, sustainable steps forward. Understanding where a patient is emotionally and mentally allows her to offer the right support and encouragement to create meaningful progress. 

Laura was inspired to pursue mental health work through her own experiences with intergenerational stress. She has witnessed firsthand how limited access to mental health services and societal pressure to manage stress independently can impact family relationships. Laura believes in empowering individuals to take an active role in their mental health, ultimately improving well-being at both personal and community levels. She has experience in school-based programs and private practice. 

Additional treatment areas: academic issues, body image, and self-esteem

Susanne Congress

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

she/her/hers

Areas of Focus

Anxiety, Depression, Adjustment disorder, Panic attacks/disorders, Stress management, Trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Grief & loss, Co-occurring conditions, Mood disorders, Men’s mental health, Women’s mental health

 

Additional Languages: Spanish

Therapeutic Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Group Therapy

About

Susanne is passionate about supporting college students as they navigate the excitement and challenges of emerging adulthood. She strives to create a welcoming, affirming space where individuals feel seen, heard, and empowered throughout their mental health journeys. Susanne works with people of all ages and backgrounds, helping them understand how their life experiences shape their well-being. She has a special interest in treating adolescents and young adults with anxiety and trauma-related disorders. In addition, Susanne has extensive experience providing gender-affirming mental health care and supporting individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+. Her approach is grounded in empathy, curiosity, and collaboration, with a focus on equipping patients with practical skills and greater self-awareness to navigate life with confidence. Inspired by seeing the transformative power of therapy in her loved ones, Susanne is dedicated to helping others in their healing. Outside work, she enjoys swimming in large bodies of water, playing with her rambunctious pup, Bella, and spending time with family. 

Additional treatment areas: Self-esteem 

Sara Au

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

she/her/hers

Areas of Focus

Anxiety, Depression, Adjustment disorder, Panic attacks/disorders, Stress management, Trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Grief & loss, Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Mood disorders, Personality disorders



Therapeutic Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

 
 

About

Sara has a holistic, collaborative approach to therapy that is trauma-informed and strengths-based, aiming to empower people in their healing journeys. She prioritizes building a strong therapeutic alliance and uses motivational interviewing and psychodynamic techniques to support emotional growth and resilience. Sara’s philosophy centers on helping individuals cultivate self-awareness and recognize their inner strength to live fulfilling, value-aligned lives. She is passionate about guiding people toward greater mental well-being while honoring their unique experiences and goals. Sara has always been drawn to psychology and the healing process, particularly the ways people navigate challenges and cultivate personal growth. Outside work, she enjoys singing, listening to music, spending time in nature with friends, and relaxing with her two cats, Artemis and Love. 

Additional treatment areas and modalities: self-esteem, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic, solution-focused 

Carrie Gershoff

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

she/her/hers

Areas of Focus

Anxiety, Depression, Adjustment disorder, Panic attacks/disorders, Stress management, Trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Grief & loss, Academic issues, Adoption, Anger management, Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Bipolar disorders, Child abuse, Co‑occurring conditions, Dissociative disorders, Domestic violence, Eating disorders, Gender‑affirming mental health care, LGBTQIA+, Men’s mental health, Mood disorders, Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Personality disorders, Physical/sexual abuse, Women’s mental health

Therapeutic Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couples/relationship/marital counseling, Group therapy

About

Carrie believes that one’s lived experience is a reflection of the quality and strength of their past and present relationships with others. She approaches her work from a psychodynamic and relational lens, and likes to include philosophical, artistic, and literary perspectives as well. Carrie likes to explore what overarching themes or motifs patients can identify in their personal history and use that to inform the therapeutic trajectory. She loves using humor in her work, and she views the relationship between therapist and patient as the most important aspect of successful therapy.

Carrie formally pursued clinical training after graduating from college and undergoing her own formative experiences of existential anxiety and grief. During that journey, she realized that much of what she experienced was universal, and that therapeutic support is essential to those navigating ongoing, developmental stressors. Young adulthood is such a complex and important life stage and is particularly anxiety inducing and isolating in our current era. She loves working with young adults for that very reason and is grateful to support them in an essential phase of personal and relational self-discovery.

Additional treatment areas and modalities: body image; self-esteem; self-harm; sexual assault; psychodynamic; attachment-focused