Gerald

Dr Gerald Tarlow

Licensed Clinical Psychologists

“I am board certified in cognitive and behavioral therapy with over 40 years experience. I am a clinical professor at UCLA.”

About Me

Drawing on over 40 years of experience, I offer focused cognitive and behavioural therapy. As a board-certified clinical psychologist and UCLA professor, I help individuals understand how thoughts influence feelings and actions. We identify practical strategies to navigate challenges effectively. Clients seeking a clear, evidence-based path will find a steady, experienced guide. My approach supports lasting change, building resilience with actionable steps.

Approach

Measured, research-rooted sessions focus on clarifying the patterns that keep anxiety, obsessions or low mood active and then on testing new, practical responses. In my Venice office and through secure online sessions conducted in English, I balance focused diagnostic assessment with brief between-session experiments so progress is observable and manageable. I guide collaborative tracking, short behavioral exposures, cognitive reframing and sleep-focused strategies tailored to each person’s rhythm. Adults seeking direct, stepwise work to reduce distress and build dependable coping usually find this approach helpful.
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Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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    Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

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

Works With:

  • •Adults

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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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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    OCD

    Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a condition involving unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or rituals (compulsions) performed to relieve anxiety.

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    Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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    Phobias

    Intense, irrational fears of specific objects or situations, such as flying, heights, or spiders, that lead to avoidance and limit daily life.

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    Sleep Problems

    Persistent difficulties with falling asleep, staying asleep, or achieving restful sleep, including insomnia, nightmares, and disrupted sleep patterns.

Professional Title:

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    Licensed Clinical Psychologists

    A psychologist licensed to independently assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions.

Qualifications

University of Montana

Registrations

Professional Regulatory Board of Psychology

Psychologist

Service Area

Santa Monica

In-person & Online

Los Angeles, California

United States