Business Details
39 Years
experience
Expert Clinical Forensic Psychology Services
I am Gary Zinik, a clinical forensic psychologist with over 35 years of professional experience serving Ventura County and beyond. My practice focuses on two core areas: forensic evaluations for legal cases and psychotherapy for individuals dealing with sexual health concerns. I hold advanced degrees from Stanford, Harvard, and the University of California at Santa Barbara, and have maintained active licensure since 1983. As a court-qualified expert witness, I have conducted hundreds of forensic evaluations for state and federal courts across California and Washington State.My clinical work specializes in sexual compulsions, identity development, and trauma recovery, with a particular focus on supporting gay and bisexual men. I maintain active memberships in the American Psychological Association and the Association for Treatment of Sexual Abusers, and have contributed to academic research on sexual offender risk assessment and paraphilic disorders. My practice combines forensic expertise with compassionate therapy, emphasizing patient empowerment and evidence-based treatment approaches.
Services
Risk Assessment
Sexual Counseling
Expert Testimony
Psychological Evaluation
Therapy Sessions
Forensic Consultation
Identity Development
Trauma Recovery
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of forensic psychology experience with court-qualified expert testimony
- Our team specializes in sexual compulsions and LGBTQ+ identity development
- We provide evidence-based treatment customized to individual patient needs
- Our practice combines academic research with practical legal applications
- We maintain active professional memberships in leading psychology associations
Services
Risk Assessment
Specialized forensic evaluations assess potential for future dangerous behavior in criminal cases. Services include Sexually Violent Predator assessments and threat analysis for legal proceedings. Our methodology combines clinical expertise with legal requirements to provide court-admissible findings.
Sexual Counseling
Targeted treatment for sexual compulsions, pornography addiction, and identity development. We help individuals and couples address concerns about sexual behavior through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Sessions focus on building self-awareness and healthy relationship patterns.
Expert Testimony
Court-qualified expert witness services for criminal and civil cases. Includes preparation of psychological reports, deposition testimony, and courtroom presentations. Our testimony draws from extensive experience with sexual offender cases and mental state evaluations.
People
Gary Zinik
Clinical Forensic Psychologist
Licensed psychologist with 35+ years experience in forensic evaluations and sexual health therapy. Holds degrees from Stanford, Harvard, and UC Santa Barbara. Member of APA and ATSA, with expertise in risk assessment and sexual identity development.
Questions
What areas do you serve for forensic evaluations?
I provide services for courts and attorneys in California and Washington State, including Ventura County Superior Court cases.
Do you accept insurance for therapy sessions?
Payment is requested at the time of service. Please contact our office for specific fee details and payment arrangements.
What types of court cases do you handle?
I specialize in sexual offender risk assessments, threat evaluations, and mental state examinations for criminal proceedings.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard psychotherapy sessions last 60 minutes with flexible scheduling options available for private clients.
