Garret G. Zieve, Ph.D (he/him)
510-662-8405 Ext 4 | zieve@oaklandcbt.com
Dr. Zieve provides cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) for depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, substance dependence, insomnia, chronic stress, and related problems in adults. His approach involves flexibly, collaboratively, and creatively applying evidence-based treatment principles to help his clients find relief and meet their goals. He believes that the most effective therapy starts with a thorough understanding of each client's unique circumstances and strengths and grows in the context of a warm and empathetic relationship. He strives to provide culturally competent and humble care to people of all genders, sexual orientations, races/ethnicities, nationalities, faiths, and abilities.
Dr. Zieve practices several specialized forms of CBT, including cognitive processing therapy (CPT) and prolonged exposure (PE) for PTSD, exposure and response prevention (ERP) for OCD, metacognitive therapy (MCT) for anxiety and depression, and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT).
Biofeedback
Dr. Zieve offers the option of integrating biofeedback alongside CBT, which involves wearing simple, non-invasive, physiological sensors during the session as you learn emotion regulation skills. Emotional imbalance is often accompanied by changes in the body such as muscle tension, elevated heart rate, low heart rate variability, temperature loss in the hands and feet, subtle sweating, and shallow, fast breathing. Biofeedback shows you moment-to-moment data about these physiological processes on a computer display so you can see the effects of emotion regulation skills in real-time. This immediate feedback often helps build confidence and motivation, as well as fine-tune skills to your unique mind and body.
Clinical Training and Qualifications
Dr. Zieve is a psychologist licensed to practice in California (License Number: PSY35158). He received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley in 2023. He completed his pre-doctoral internship at the Veteran's Affairs hospital in Seattle, WA. He has been receiving training in and practicing CBT since 2016.
Research Interests
Dr. Zieve's research interests involve identifying and honing the most potent ingredients of cognitive behavior therapy in order to improve treatment efficacy. To date his work has focused primarily on optimizing CBT for depression. He has published his findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals and presented papers at national and international conferences. Dr. Zieve's CV can be accessed here.
Hours & Fees
Dr. Zieve meets with clients by appointment only, Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 6:00pm. He works with clients at our location in Rockridge and he offers the option of using video sessions if clinically appropriate for clients who are located in California. His fee is $250 for a 50-minute therapy session. He does not accept insurance but will provide an invoice that clients can submit for reimbursement if their insurance offers out-of-network coverage. If you are interested in CBT but are not able to afford this fee please click here to explore low fee options in the Bay Area.