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Bruce M Gale
Bruce M Gale
Psychologist, PhD
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Bruce M Gale

Psychologist, PhD

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16311 Ventura Boulevard, Ste 1255, Encino, CA 91436
Let's Connect (747) 229-0583
I mostly work with students, parents, and schools in the areas of social learning (social skills) and psychoeducational/FBA assessments. I have provided Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE) to more than 65 school districts and expert witness testimony. My services to schools include teaching our LUNCH Groups treatment model via live training, webinars, and self-paced learning. Over 2,000 families have participated in our LUNCH Groups Social Learning Programs, serving ages 6 through 18, since 2002. We have school-year, intensive summer, and ongoing programs. I also run programs for parents.
I completed my education at UCLA and Florida State University; Trained at Boston Children's Hospital. Formerly Chief Psychologist Cedars-Sinai, Inpatient Psychiatry, I have been on the PENT Leadership Team (www.pent.ca.gov) which works with 300 school districts since 2003. I am also certified as a Non-Public Agency and a vendorized regional center provider.
To learn about our social learning/social skills group services, it's best to visit https://www.lunchgroups.com. For IEE and private psychoeducational assessments, visit https://www.bgalephd.com. For information about school training, webinars, and apps for assessment and treatment, and technology consultation visit http://www.behaviortech.net.
Call or Bruce M Gale now for a free 15 minute consultation - (747) 229-0583

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

16311 Ventura Boulevard

Ste 1255

Encino, CA 91436

(747) 229-0583
We are equipped to run our sessions in-person with multiple health safety elements in place or online if required.
I specialize in School Issues, Testing and Evaluation and Social Skills 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  
Let's Connect (747) 229-0583

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

16311 Ventura Boulevard

Ste 1255

Encino, CA 91436

(747) 229-0583
We are equipped to run our sessions in-person with multiple health safety elements in place or online if required.
I specialize in School Issues, Testing and Evaluation and Social Skills 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

Insurance

  • Certified Non-Public Agency Dept of Education (CA)
  • Vendorized Regional Center Provider (CA)
  • Will produce Superbill for eligible services
  • Out of Network
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (747) 229-0583
Bruce M Gale
Psychologist, PhD
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (747) 229-0583
Bruce M Gale
Psychologist, PhD

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / PSY10598 Bruce M Gale
  • In Practice for 38 Years
  • Certificate from Hawaii PSY 1478 / 2014
  • Certificate from Positive Environment Network of Trainers (PENT) Leadership Team/Technology Adv / 2003
  • Attended Florida State University, Graduated 1985
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (747) 229-0583
Bruce M Gale
Psychologist, PhD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (747) 229-0583
Bruce M Gale
Psychologist, PhD

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • School Issues
  • Testing and Evaluation
  • Social Skills

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Autism
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Child
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Coping Skills
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • IEE Psychoeducational Assessment
  • Internet Addiction
  • Mood Disorders
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
Do these issues align with your needs? or (747) 229-0583
Bruce M Gale
Psychologist, PhD
Do these issues align with your needs? or (747) 229-0583
Bruce M Gale
Psychologist, PhD

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen

Participants

Individuals
Group

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen

Participants

Individuals
Group

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Behavioral Therapy, Operant Learning
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Prolonged Exposure Therapy
  • Psychological Testing and Evaluation
  • Social Cognition
  • Strength-Based
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (747) 229-0583
Bruce M Gale
Psychologist, PhD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (747) 229-0583
Bruce M Gale
Psychologist, PhD

Groups

Location

Primary Location

16311 Ventura Boulevard

Ste 1255

Encino, CA 91436

(747) 229-0583
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We are equipped to run our sessions in-person with multiple health safety elements in place or online if required.
Call for a free consultation now - (747) 229-0583
Bruce M Gale
Psychologist, PhD
"
We are equipped to run our sessions in-person with multiple health safety elements in place or online if required.
Call for a free consultation now - (747) 229-0583
Bruce M Gale
Psychologist, PhD
Last Modified: 27 Jan 2024