Collaborative. Compassionate. Science-informed care.
We founded Evidence Based Psychological Care to bridge the gap between rigorous, university-level research and real, everyday relief for families. We look at the whole family, not a child in isolation, because children grow and change inside their homes, schools, and friendships.
A free 20-minute call with our care team. No commitment to treatment.
The gold standard of care.
Three commitments shape how every clinician in our practice works with your family.
We use named treatments.
We rely on specific, scientifically-supported approaches, such as cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety and mood, Parent Management Training for behavior, SPACE for childhood anxiety, and skills coaching for focus and organization.
Testing and therapy stay under one roof.
When a family needs answers and treatment, the people doing the evaluation and the people providing therapy work in the same practice, so recommendations turn directly into a plan.
Parents are part of the treatment.
Parents are partners in the work, not observers of it. We build parent training into care, so the skills your child learns carry over to home, school, and friendships.
First we understand. Then we target.
Our two founders lead the two halves of our care, so families get clear answers and a treatment plan built on them.
Understand
Assessment, led by Dr. Houshiarnejad
When attention, learning, social, or behavioral concerns need a closer look, our assessment team clarifies what is going on and provides school-ready reports with practical recommendations.
Target
Therapy, led by Dr. Kiff
Our therapy team helps children and teens manage big emotions and handle the demands of school and home, using structured approaches that the research supports.
Meet our founders.
Licensed psychologists dedicated to helping your child thrive.
Cara Kiff, PhD
Co-founder and Clinical Director, therapy services
Dr. Cara Kiff is a clinical psychologist with nearly 20 years of experience helping children, teens, young adults, and parents work through anxiety, worry, perfectionism, and the stress of big transitions. She uses evidence-based treatments, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and DBT skills, and she guides parents with clear strategies for the hardest moments at home. She co-founded Evidence Based Psychological Care and serves as its clinical director of therapy.
Meet Dr. Kiff
Asal Houshiarnejad, PsyD
Co-founder and Clinical Director, assessment services
Dr. Asal Houshiarnejad is a pediatric and young adult neuropsychologist who helps families understand why a child is struggling, whether the concern is attention, learning, autism, or the effects of a medical condition. Trained in pediatric neuropsychology at UCLA, she turns testing into clear answers and a practical plan for home and school. She leads assessment at Evidence Based Psychological Care and works with families in English and Farsi.
Meet Dr. HoushiarnejadThe team you will work with.
Every clinician works under the clinical direction of our founders, using the same structured, evidence-based approach.
Janie Venturina, LMFT
Tween and teen therapist
After-school and weekend times
Janie Venturina helps tweens and teens manage anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, friendship drama, and school stress, and she helps families break the cycle of conflict at home. She uses CBT and DBT skills to help young people name what they feel, handle it in healthier ways, and speak up for themselves with friends, teachers, and parents. Before joining our team, she worked as a school-based therapist at The Help Group. She offers after-school, evening, and Saturday appointments, and new families can often start the same week.
Meet Janie
Jason Feldman, PhD
Neuropsychologist
Dr. Jason Feldman provides comprehensive neuropsychological and learning evaluations for children, teens, and young adults who struggle with attention, learning, organization, or emotions. His evaluations show families how a child's mind works, where the struggle comes from, and what will help at home and school. Trained in pediatric neuropsychology at the UCLA Semel Institute, he also brings years of experience in evidence-based treatment, so every report ends with concrete recommendations that parents and schools can put to use right away.
Meet Dr. FeldmanStart here.
We offer after-school, early-evening, and Saturday appointments, in person in Calabasas or by telehealth anywhere in California. Our care team will help you find the right fit.