Jerry

Jerry Gelbart

Psychiatrist

“I have over 30 years of experience in the treatment of mental health disorders, and am well-equipped to help you feel better, no matter the complexity of your biology or mental health history. For more information about my approach to mental wellness, please visit www.thepotentmind.com.”

About Me

Navigating mental health can feel daunting, especially with a complex history. My three decades as a psychiatrist mean I am well-equipped to support you in feeling better. I focus on understanding your unique biology and personal journey. My approach offers a steady, informed path for those seeking clarity and stability. We can address even intricate concerns with confidence and care.

Approach

When problems are layered by biology and life events, my focus is on unfolding them carefully so interventions feel practical and tolerable. I see adults in Orinda and online, working in English, and shape sessions to fit your rhythms and responsibilities so progress isn’t disruptive. Sessions combine focused assessment, mindful practice, and thoughtful exploration of long-standing patterns, with small, testable changes between meetings and regular review of what helps. Those seeking steady, evidence-informed collaboration often find this way of working useful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

    A therapy combining mindfulness meditation with cognitive behavioural techniques, designed particularly to prevent relapse in depression.

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  • Psychiatry

    A branch of medicine specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions, including the prescribing of medication.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

Works With:

  • Adults

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Anger

    An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Behaviour or Conduct Issues

    Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.

  • Eating Disorders

    A group of conditions, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, involving disturbed eating behaviours and a distorted relationship with food and body image.

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  • Personality Difficulties

    Long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to others that cause persistent distress or problems in relationships and daily life.

  • Psychosis

    A mental state in which a person loses contact with reality, which may involve hallucinations, delusions, or severely disordered thinking.

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

  • Psychiatrist

    A medical doctor specialising in mental health who can diagnose conditions, provide therapy, and prescribe medication.

Credentials

Registrations

Jerry Gelbart; M.D.

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Qualifications

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Service Areas

Orinda

In-person & Online

Orinda, California

United States