Description
Dr. Brittany Tarrant was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland to a family who encouraged her to follow her dreams – even if that meant humoring a 5-year-old who exclaimed that she would be a doctor one day. Dr. Tarrant went on to complete her undergraduate degree in Psychology at the University of Maryland, College Park. There, she discovered her love for the human brain and mental health and knew that psychiatry would be a great fit. She completed her master’s degree at Georgetown University and then her Doctor of Medicine degree at Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, D.C. She then set her sights on the sunny skies and warm weather here in Los Angeles and completed her general adult and child and adolescent psychiatric training at UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience & Human Behavior and Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital.
Dr. Tarrant is a double board-certified adult and child and adolescent psychiatrist. Dr. Tarrant is passionate about mental health and treating those who are often overlooked and forgotten in our society.
PLEASE NOTE, Dr. Tarrant is currently accepting new clients for initial consultations, diagnostic evaluations, second-opinions, and treatment recommendations which may include medications, if indicated. While psychotherapy is integrated into her practice, she is *not currently accepting psychotherapy clients*.
Her clinical interests include treating a wide range of psychopathologies including psychotic and mood disorders, trauma, and special populations including people of color, women, children and young adults, gender and sexual minorities, veterans, and individuals involved in welfare and criminal legal systems. She is dedicated to advancing the field of psychiatry through compassionate, thoughtful, and culturally humble care while working to eliminate barriers to accessing care and de-stigmatizing mental illness. Dr. Tarrant is thoughtful about the necessity for psychiatric medications and will work closely with you to provide treatment that aligns with your values, holistically. Dr. Tarrant loves collaborative care and champions psychotherapy in addition to medication management. Dr. Tarrant is fully licensed in the state of California and currently offers adult, child, and adolescent psychiatric services primarily within Southern California at Regeneration Psychiatry. In addition to this role, she also part-time faculty in the department of College Mental Health at the University of Southern California.
Outside of clinical work, Dr. Tarrant is involved in teaching, mentorship, community outreach, and various leadership positions. She is dedicated to creating spaces of healing and inclusion and has been engaged in diversity, equity, and inclusion work at UCLA and beyond. When not at work, you can find her enjoying a relaxing day with family and friends, exploring the local food scene, or traveling near and far.
