Kaitlyn makes the first step into care feel simpler and less overwhelming. She listens to what has been difficult, explains EBPC’s services, fees, and availability, and helps families connect with the clinician who is likely to be the best fit. Parents can expect a warm, unhurried conversation, clear answers, and guidance through everything that needs to happen before the first appointment.

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Dr. Asal Houshiarnejad “Nejad” is a bilingual (English and Farsi) licensed clinical neuropsychologist (CA PSY 28994) who specializes in providing cutting-edge neuropsychological assessments and evidence-based therapeutic services for children, adolescents, and young adults who present with a broad range of neurodevelopmental, neurological, medical, and psychiatric conditions. Additionally, Dr. Asal accounts for cross-cultural and linguistic factors and personality features to understand the bigger picture of how each individual thinks, learns,and feels. Unique to Dr. Asal’s services is her breadth of training that allows her to bridge the gap between neuroscience and treatment across both assessment and therapeutic services.

Combining her vast clinical experience with her state-of-the-art training, Dr. Asal’s unique and warm approach to testing yields a comprehensive understanding of each child’s neurocognitive, academic, psychological, and social-emotional functioning. Dr. Asal creates an individualized roadmap, addressing each patient and their family’s needs, that identifies and prioritizes necessary treatment recommendations and/or academic accommodations.

She is committed to delivering high-quality care in a timely and sensitive manner that becomes the platform for transformation and effective change. Dr. Asal’s compassion and commitment underline her ability to provide patients with the keys to unlocking their success. She works closely with patients and treatment providers to ensure thorough and personalized care that empowers her patient’s to reach their optimal potential. By developing a clear treatment plan as a guide, Dr. Asal aims to assist in every patient’s journey toward improved symptoms and greater health and well-being.

Therapeutically, much of her focus has been on teaching her patients concrete and tangible self-soothing skills to help self-regulate when upset, cope with anxiety, address behavioral issues, or deal with significant life stressors. She uses a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Social Skills Training, and Parent Management Training.

Dr. Houshiarnejad is passionate about bridging science and compassion in her work with children, adolescents, and young adults. She believes that every child’s story is unique and that assessments should provide more than just answers — they should offer a roadmap for growth, understanding, and support. By integrating her advanced clinical training with a culturally sensitive and family-centered approach, she empowers parents, educators, and healthcare providers with clear guidance and practical strategies that make a lasting difference. Her ultimate goal is to help young people thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, while fostering resilience and confidence that extend far beyond the testing process.

Dr. Houshiarnejad earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles and her doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology at Alliant International University, San Diego. Dr. Houshiarnejad has undergone extensive training, completing a pre-doctoral internship accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) at BARROW Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s Hospital.

Additionally, she completed a formal two-year postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric neuropsychology through the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience & Human Behavior and the David Geffen School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences in partnership with The Help Group/UCLA Neuropsychology Program. In addition to Dr. Houshiarnejad’s private practice, she is also a devoted mother who enjoys her time outside of the practice with her two young children and husband.

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Families often seek Dr. Kiff when anxiety, intense emotions, avoidance, or behavior is disrupting a child’s confidence and family life. She combines warmth with a practical, active approach—helping families understand what is maintaining the problem and what they can do differently. Parents appreciate her clear recommendations, collaborative style, and focus on changes that extend beyond the therapy room.

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Dr. Feldman works collaboratively with families to help bridge the gap between a child’s underlying neurodevelopmental profile and their day-to-day success. Utilizing his dual expertise in neuropsychological testing and evidence-based therapy, he aims to empower parents with a deeper understanding of how their child processes the world and concrete strategies to address any areas of weakness. Families value his structured coaching, warm interpersonal approach, and dedication to helping youth discover and leverage their natural strengths.

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Janie is a strong fit for children and teens who need to feel genuinely safe and understood before they are ready to try something difficult. She brings warmth, creativity, and a strengths-based perspective to concerns such as anxiety, ADHD, autism, low self-esteem, and difficulty managing emotions. Her sessions combine meaningful connection with concrete skills young people can practice in everyday life.

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