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Office
23 Altarinda Rd
Ste. 205A
Orinda, CA 94563Phone+1 925-254-3652
Summary
- Hi, I’m Dr. Jerry Gelbart, a psychiatrist in Orinda, California. When most people hear “psychiatrist” they think “medications” or “pill pusher.” I do have 30 years’ experience prescribing and teaching about psychiatric medications, which can be effective in reducing symptoms, however my emphasis is on psychotherapy, meditation, and lifestyle change. That’s where the long-lasting benefits are. That’s what can help to get people off medications.
My orientation is Biopsychosociospiritual, which means attention to physical and medical issues, as well as emotional, relationship, and spiritual or religious areas. I utilize newer psychotherapeutic models including extensive training and teaching in Cognitive-Behavioral and Dialectical-Behavioral Therapies. I don’t just tell patients “go meditate” but actually teach why and how it will help with their specific symptoms, and together make the behavior changes to integrate meditation and other healthy routines.
You’re invited to check out my website and blog at www.ThePotentMind.com for more information about my approach. Thank you.
Clinical Expertise
- Mindfulness meditation, Psychotherapy, Cognitive-behavioral therapy , Psychopharmacology, Dialectical behavior therapy
Education & Training
- UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center/VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare SystemResidency, Psychiatry, 1986 - 1989
- University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonResidency, Anesthesiology, 1985 - 1985
- Maimonides Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1984 - 1985
- University of California San Francisco (East Bay)Residency, Surgery, 1981 - 1983
- Ohio State University College of MedicineClass of 1981
Certifications & Licensure
- CA State Medical License 1982 - 2026
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
- State of California, Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Workers' Compensation, Medical UnitQualified Medical Evaluator
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow American Psychiatric Association
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 53 citationsEndogenous Opiates and Behavioral Responses to Environmental NoveltyJerry Gelbart
Behavioral Biology. 1978-11-01 - 1 citationsPotentiation of L-DOPA induced motor activity by an inhibitor of phenylethanolamine-N-methyltransferaseJerry Gelbart, Bernard J. Carroll
Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology. 1980-01-01
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Northern California Psychiatric SocietyMember
External Links
- My Websitehttp://www.ThePotentMind.com
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