Zinik, Gary PHD

Dr. Gary Zinik is a highly respected clinical forensic psychologist who has been in professional practice for 35 years in Ventura county. After a long and fruitful career, Dr. Zinik retired in March 2023. Dr. Zinik was well-known for his expertise in the evaluation of criminal offenders and was frequently called upon to perform risk/threat assessments. Over the course of his career, he conducted hundreds of evaluations for various parties, including the U.S. Attorney's Office, Department of Justice, the Ventura County Public Defenders Office, District Attorneys office, Probation Department, and private attorneys. His evaluations were also accepted by the courts in California and Washington State.

In addition to his forensic work, Dr. Zinik was a dedicated psychotherapist who specialized in the treatment of sexual problems. He has been helping people come to terms with their sexual feelings and behaviors for over 30 years and has extensive experience working with men struggling with sexual compulsions and "sexual addiction". He also has a wealth of experience working with gay and bisexual men and individuals dealing with questions of sexual identity and erotic orientation.

Dr. Zinik's approach to therapy is collaborative, with the goal of helping patients overcome the stumbling blocks that prevent them from living competent, fulfilling lives. He emphasizes the importance of patients playing an active role in their treatment, as this fosters empowerment and self-confidence.

Services & Fees

Dr. Zinik's services included forensic evaluations of criminal offenders, expert witness testimony, and psychotherapy for individuals suffering from sexual problems. His fees for these services were competitive and reflective of his extensive experience and expertise.

Evaluations & Consulting

As a clinical forensic psychologist, Dr. Zinik specialized in the evaluation of criminal offenders. He conducted risk/threat assessments and provided consulting services to attorneys, judges, and other professionals involved in the criminal justice system. He was known for his meticulous and unbiased evaluations, which were accepted by the courts in California, Washington State, and for the U.S. Attorney's Office, Department of Justice.

Psychological Treatment

Dr. Zinik's clinical practice was devoted to helping people who were troubled by their sexual feelings and behaviors. He was an expert in the treatment of sexual disorders and provided psychotherapy for individuals struggling with sexual compulsions and "sexual addiction", as well as for gay and bisexual men dealing with questions of sexual identity and orientation. His approach to therapy was collaborative, and he emphasized the importance of patients playing an active role in their treatment.

In his therapy sessions, Dr. Zinik would first evaluate the client's unique situation and work with them to identify individualized goals. He would then develop customized treatment strategies to help the client attain those goals. The aim of his therapy was to help clients overcome the obstacles that prevent them from living fulfilling lives.