Meet our team

The people who will help your family move forward.

Our psychologists and therapists specialize in children, teens, and families, and every clinician works under the clinical direction of our founders. Not sure who fits? You do not have to figure that out on your own.

Accepting new families

Our clinicians.

Therapy for tweens and teens, plus psychological, neuropsychological, and educational evaluations.

Janie Venturina, LMFT, child and teen therapist in Calabasas
Accepting new clients

Janie Venturina, LMFT

Child, 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.

Dr. Jason Feldman, neuropsychologist in Calabasas
Accepting new testing cases

Jason Feldman, PhD

Licensed clinical psychologist

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.

Erin Adelchanow, M.Ed., educational psychologist in Calabasas
Accepting new cases

Erin Adelchanow, M.Ed.

Licensed educational psychologist

Erin is a strong fit for families looking to better understand how their child learns and what may be getting in the way of success at school. With expertise in dyslexia, learning disabilities, ADHD, and executive functioning, she helps uncover each child's unique pattern of strengths and challenges. Erin combines comprehensive assessment with practical recommendations and school advocacy, helping parents understand what their child needs and how to effectively support them at home and at school.

Clinical leadership

Our founders.

Licensed psychologists who set the clinical standards for every family we serve.

Dr. Cara Kiff, clinical psychologist in Calabasas

Cara Kiff, PhD

Co-founder and Clinical Director

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.

Dr. Asal Houshiarnejad, pediatric neuropsychologist in Calabasas

Asal Houshiarnejad, PsyD

Co-founder and Clinical Director

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.

Not sure who is the right fit?

Start with a free 20-minute call with our care team. We will listen to what is going on and match your family with the right clinician.