CLINICAL LEADERSHIP
Dr. Gabriela Bronson-Castain is a licensed clinical psychologist and Zeel’s National Director of Behavioral Health, where she leads development of therapy programs for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma. She draws from evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), in addition to traditional talk therapies.
Dr. Bronson-Castain maintains a private practice in California and provides counseling and therapy for children, adolescents, and adults at Summit Center in Walnut Creek. She also leads Summit Center’s training program, overseeing doctoral and master level psychology, marriage/family therapy, and social work students as they gain clinical experience. Previously, she worked as the Clinical Director of the Behavioral Response Team at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland, where she continues to hold medical staff privileges.
An approach grounded in empathy, collaboration, and interactivity for both patient and provider
Dr. Bronson-Castain has trained clinicians throughout the Bay Area on suicide assessment and interventions, and supports the curriculum of the American Association of Suicidology. She serves as a consultant to the Medical Staff at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital, co-chairs their Physician Wellbeing Committee and co-facilitates the Schwartz Center Rounds. Dr Bronson-Castain sits on the Advisory Committee on Physician Wellbeing through the Alameda/Contra Costa Medical Association (ACCMA).
Dr. Bronson-Castain is committed to developing programs which can sustain a compassionate, committed, and insightful clinician workforce. She believes humor, authenticity, and accountability help therapists maintain resiliency and health. Health boundaries allow for a positive work culture and promote self-compassion.
Making Mental and Physical Health More Accessible Together
With Dr. Bronson-Castain’s leadership, Zeel is pursuing a mission to remove obstacles to effective, lasting, and fully engaged mental health services.
We believe in the power of technology to bring people together and make healing possible. Zeel was built to connect clients and practitioners for in-home treatment, and when we can’t do that we use telehealth to close the distance. With this as our driving purpose, we make care more flexible, convenient, and accessible for both the patient and the clinician. The result is a more engaged, effective course of care for patients and a more rewarding experience for practitioners.
Join us on our mission to bring the highest quality care to every patient who needs it—and support a more fulfilling independent practice for providers like you.