Nan Tarlow, Ph.D.
Dr. Nan Tarlow is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in private practice in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Tarlow has extensive expertise in treating children, adolescents and adults. She provides individual psychotherapy, parent training, supervision and consultation. Another focus is working with people in various life transitions, i.e., entering high school, entering college, marriage, divorce, empty nests, and hormonal changes throughout the life cycle. In addition, Dr. Tarlow has many years of treating various behavioral/psychological problems of children and adolescents including ADHD, oppositional defiance, and separation issues. Dr. Tarlow’s primary orientation is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a strong emphasis on mindfulness based stress reduction.
Dr. Tarlow believes in each person’s uniqueness. Each presenting problem and set of symptoms is individual and treated as such. The goal of therapy is to help the patient find the best strategies to live a happier, more satisfying life. Therapy focuses on discovering any maladaptive thoughts and/ or behaviors that cause anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and general unhappiness. Dr.Tarlow works in a collaborative manner with the patient, focusing on developing a fuller, richer, happier life experience.
Dr. Tarlow specializes in treating Anxiety Disorders including Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Phobias, Health Anxiety, trichotillomania and related disorders. Symptoms of Depression are also addressed. Additionally, she works with couples in all stages of relationship, parenting, and various life cycle changes. Finally, Dr.Tarlow is one of the founders of the Center for Anxiety Managemnt in Santa Monica.
Please contact Dr. Tarlow at 818.222.0294 or via email at nantarlow@gmail.com