The Reality of Modern Parenting & Development

You want the absolute best for your child, teenager, or young adult. But navigating today's world can feel incredibly overwhelming for families. When a child is struggling with intense anxiety, school avoidance, task paralysis, unmanaged OCD, or unexplained learning gaps, it doesn't just affect them—it impacts the peace, rhythm, and emotional health of the entire home.

Most families come to us after trying everything: generic parenting books, unsolicited advice from well-meaning friends, or traditional "talk therapy" that simply hasn’t moved the needle.

At EBPC, Inc., we do things differently. We believe that you shouldn't have to guess when it comes to your family’s mental health and developmental needs. You deserve a clear, definitive roadmap grounded in clinical science.

The EBPC Philosophy: The Gold Standard of Care

We founded EBPC, Inc. to bridge the gap between rigorous, university-level research and real-world, everyday relief for families. We do not look at children or teens in isolation; we look at the entire family ecosystem.

Our group practice stands on three core pillars:

• Fiercely Evidence-Based Modalities: We do not rely on intuition alone. Every assessment tool we use and every therapeutic modality we practice—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, and SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions)—is backed by rigorous clinical data.

• Comprehensive, Wrap-Around Specialization: Because we operate as a collaborative multidisciplinary group, your family benefits from collective expertise. From gold-standard pediatric neuropsychological testing and diagnostic evaluations to specialized child, teen, and active parent coaching, we handle your family's care under one cohesive roof.

• Warm, Collaborative Alliance: Science is our foundation, but human connection is our vehicle. We pride ourselves on creating a space completely free of clinical stuffiness—where kids feel safe, teens feel heard, and parents feel deeply supported and unjudged.

Our Collaborative Approach: How We Support Your Family

When you step into EBPC, Inc., you aren't just getting a therapist; you are gaining a dedicated team of specialists.

1. Understand (Pediatric Neuropsychology & Evaluation): Led by co-founder Dr. Asal Houshiarnejad, our assessment arm untangles the "why" behind your child’s academic, social, behavioral, or attention struggles, transforming confusion into an exact cognitive profile and blueprint for school accommodations.

2. Target (Evidence-Based Child & Teen Therapy): Led by co-founder Dr. Cara Kiff, our clinical therapy arm provides action-oriented, skill-based interventions that teach young people exactly how to regulate big emotions, step out of avoidance, and face anxiety or OCD with confidence.

3. Empower (Direct Parent Coaching): We believe that parents are the greatest drivers of lasting change. We actively integrate parent training into our clinical frameworks, giving you the concrete behavioral tools and neurobiology-backed strategies needed to restore harmony at home.

Meet Our Founders

EBPC, Inc. was built by clinical scientists who share a passion for translating complex brain and behavioral research into practical, transformative growth for local families.

Dr. Cara Kiff, PhD is a Child Clinical Psychologist who earned her doctorate from the top-tier University of Washington and completed a prestigious, NIH-funded postdoctoral fellowship at the UCLA Semel Institute. Her career has been dedicated to mastering and treating childhood anxiety, OCD, and optimizing parenting dynamics.

Dr. Asal Houshiarnejad, PsyD is a Licensed Clinical Neuropsychologist who completed her residency at the Barrow Neurological Institute and her formal two-year postdoctoral fellowship in Pediatric Neuropsychology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. She specializes in advanced pediatric neuroscience and culturally sensitive developmental evaluations.

Backed by a hand-selected team of highly trained clinicians we are collectively dedicated to helping your child thrive.

Let’s Build Your Family's Path Forward

You don’t have to navigate these developmental transitions or emotional storms alone. Whether you need definitive diagnostic answers, specialized therapy for your teen, or a concrete parenting roadmap, our team is ready to step in.

• Our Locations: In-person care at our comfortable, welcoming suite in Calabasas, California, and secure Telehealth services available across California

• Take the First Step: Click below to connect with our intake coordinator, who will help match your family with the exact right specialist for your needs.