Dr. Bret Fimiani, Psychologist

Dr. Bret Fimiani

Psychologist

Accepting clients
Updated 30+ days ago

I work from a psychodynamic/psychoanalytic perspective with people with a wide range of issues and a specialization in extreme states such as psychosis.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available

Practice hours (PST)

Sun
closed
Mon
9:00 am 7:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am 7:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am 7:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am 7:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am 7:00 pm
Sat
closed

Accepts new patients after hospitalization for

  • Manic episodes
  • Severe depression
  • Suicidal intent or a plan
  • Psychosis (delusions and hallucinations)
  • Suicide attempt
  • Substance use
  • Severe emotional stress or trauma

Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Academic Concerns
  • Aging
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression
  • Drug Use
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief and Loss
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness/Isolation
  • Paranoid Personality
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychosis
  • Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
  • Schizoaffective
  • Schizophrenia, Schizophreniform and Brief Psychosis
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Concerns
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma

Age groups

  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)
  • Seniors (65 or older)

Location

  • Office Building

    5665 College AvenueOakland, CA 94618

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Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Anthem – California
  • Blue Shield of California – California
  • Medicare – California
  • Out-of-pocket
  • Out-of-network insurance
  • In-network insurance

Credentials

Licenses

  • Psychologist

    Board of Psychology

    25259, California