The Gestalt Therapy Institute of Los Angeles (GTILA) is a community of Gestalt therapists which was established in 1969 by Frederick S. Perls, M.D., James Simkins, Ph.D. and others for the purposes of promoting the development, application and competent practice of Gestalt Therapy. For over 30 years, GTILA also provided an ongoing "hands on" Gestalt therapy training program in Los Angeles for mental health professionals.

GTILA now functions as a membership organization whose mission is to advance and promote the exchange of information and expertise regarding the field of Gestalt therapy among its members, with the professional community, and with the community at large. The specific purposes of GTILA include:

• To promote the application of Gestalt therapy principles;
• To promote a dialogue on Gestalt therapy theory within the Gestalt therapy community;
• To promote a dialogue between Gestalt therapy and other theories;
• To function as a catalyst for community building and as a support network for its members;
• To promote quality of standards concerning the clinical application of Gestalt therapy.

Each year, GTILA presents a series of Salons which provide an opportunity to learn about some aspect of Gestalt Therapy in a relaxed, informal setting. Salons are free and participants receive CEUs. Additionally, GTILA presents two Forums each year which focus on cutting edge Gestalt theory and practice. Forums also provide CEU credits.

All students and qualified professionals are welcome without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender or sexual orientation.