Member Since 1993
Gerald Tarlow, PhD received his doctorates in Clinical Psychology from the University of Montana in 1974. Since 1978 he has been on the faculty of UCLA in the Department of Psychiatry where he is currently an Honorary Clinical Professor. He was the Director of Psychological Services at the UCLA OCD Program from 1994 to 2006. Dr. Tarlow served as Director of the OCD Program at Psychological Care and Healing Center from 2017-2018 and is currently the Head Consultant for the OCD and Anxiety Clinic at the center. In 1986 he established the Center For Anxiety Management, an outpatient private practice specializing in the treatment of anxiety disorders. Dr. Tarlow was awarded a Diplomate in Cognitive and Behavioral Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) in 2001. He is currently one of the faculty for the Behavior Therapy Training Institute of the International OCD Foundation. Dr. Tarlow is the author of the Clinical Handbook of Behavior Therapy for Adult Psychological Disorders and the Clinical Handbook of Behavior Therapy for Adult Medical Disorders.
Dr. Tarlow and ADAA
"I originally joined ADAA in the 1980s. Since I obtained my Ph.D. in clinical psychology I have specialized in treating anxiety disorders. ADAA is a place where I can share my professional interests and continue to learn about the treatment of anxiety disorders. Since 2016 I have been a Clinical Fellow in the organization.
There are so many positive aspects about the organization. Some of my favorites include: the level of presentations at the conferences, the continuing education presentations online, the Depression and Anxiety journal, the resources that are made available to the community and the Find-a-Therapist Directory.
Being a member of ADAA allows me to stay current on research and treatment of anxiety disorders. If I need a referral outside of Los Angeles I can always find specialists through the Find-a-Therapist Directory. I also enjoy the discussions and articles within the member community.
In the past year I have started a new website www.therapycartoons.com where I post my original cartoons related to mental health and therapy. I am also in the process of completing a self-help book on the topic of treating mental compulsions for individuals diagnosed with OCD."
