Gary A. Blank, PhD

Dr. Gary Blank is a clinical psychologist with 55 years of experience in the San Francisco Bay Area, specializing in treating cancer patients, individuals with intellectual disabilities, and chronic schizophrenia. He has taught seminars, presented at psychological conferences, and authored articles on the emotional aspects of cancer treatment. His clinical journey began with volunteer work at Northampton State Hospital, followed by a PhD at the University of Houston and clinical training at the Texas Medical Center/V.A. Hospital and post-doctoral training at the Children’s Health Council at Stanford. His practice incorporates spirituality, influenced by his experiences with figures like Dr. Carl Jung and Dr. Elie Wiesel, leading to his baptism as a Jewish member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1992.