Business Details
39 Years
experience
Expert Forensic Psychological Services Ventura CA
As a clinical forensic psychologist with over 35 years of professional experience, I have dedicated my career to bridging psychological expertise with legal contexts. My practice focuses on two core areas: forensic evaluations for criminal justice systems and specialized therapy for individuals grappling with sexual health concerns. With academic credentials from Stanford, Harvard, and UC Santa Barbara, I have conducted hundreds of risk assessments for courts across California and Washington State while maintaining active memberships in leading professional organizations like the American Psychological Association.My therapeutic approach emphasizes collaborative care, empowering clients to address complex psychological challenges through personalized treatment strategies grounded in decades of clinical research and practice.
Services
Forensic Evaluations
Risk Assessments
Expert Witness Testimony
Sexual Addiction Therapy
Gender Identity Counseling
Psychological Injury Analysis
Threat Assessment
Competency Evaluations
Family Therapy
Paraphilia Treatment
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We offer 35 years of specialized forensic psychology experience
- Our expert witness testimony supports legal cases nationwide
- We provide customized treatment for complex sexual health concerns
- Our practice combines academic research with clinical practice
- We serve both public and private legal sector clients
Services
Forensic Evaluations
Comprehensive psychological evaluations for criminal justice systems, including risk assessments for sex offenders and competency determinations. We analyze mental state at offense time and provide expert court testimony based on 30+ years of specialized practice. Our assessments follow standardized protocols for admissibility in legal proceedings.
Sexual Addiction Therapy
Specialized treatment programs for men struggling with sexual compulsions and pornography addiction. Our evidence-based approach combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with identity exploration to address underlying psychological factors. Sessions focus on developing self-awareness and creating sustainable behavioral change through weekly 60-minute therapy appointments.
Expert Witness Testimony
Professional court testimony services on psychological aspects of criminal cases, including threat assessment and paraphilia analysis. We prepare detailed expert reports and provide deposition testimony backed by 300+ forensic evaluations conducted for state and federal courts across multiple jurisdictions.
Gender Identity Counseling
Confidential counseling for individuals exploring sexual orientation and gender identity issues. Our practice provides affirming support for gay, bisexual, and transgender clients addressing identity-related challenges through individualized treatment plans developed during initial comprehensive assessments.
Psychological Injury Analysis
Specialized assessments for personal injury cases involving psychological trauma. We evaluate the impact of traumatic events on mental health using standardized testing instruments and clinical interviews, providing expert opinions on treatment needs and long-term prognosis for legal proceedings.
People
Gary Zinik
Clinical Forensic Psychologist
Licensed psychologist with 35 years of experience in forensic evaluations and sexual health therapy. Holds PhD from UC Santa Barbara and has testified as expert witness in 100+ court cases. Member of APA and ATSA since 1980s.
Questions
What forensic psychology services do you offer?
We provide risk assessments, threat evaluations, expert witness testimony, and psychological evaluations for legal cases involving sex offenders, competency issues, and criminal responsibility.
Do you treat non-forensic psychological conditions?
Yes, we offer therapy for anxiety, depression, PTSD, sexual compulsions, and gender identity concerns through individual, couples, and family therapy sessions.
What geographic areas do you serve?
Our forensic services cover California, Washington State, and federal court jurisdictions nationwide through the Department of Justice.
How are therapy fees structured?
Therapy sessions are 60 minutes with fees paid at each appointment. Court testimony and consultation fees are billed hourly at $300 and $200 respectively.
What qualifications do you have?
I hold a PhD in Counseling Psychology, am licensed in California (PSY-10232), and have 35 years of experience with memberships in APA, ATSA, and CCOSO.
