Our Founders

Our Mission

At Evidence Based Psychological Care, Inc., our mission is simple yet profound: to empower young minds to overcome obstacles, discover their strengths, and embrace their full potential. We believe in providing a nurturing environment where every individual feels valued, understood, and supported on their journey toward growth and well-being.

  • Dr. Asal Houshiarnejad, Neuropsychological Assessment Expert in Calabasas, CA

    Asal Houshiarnejad, PsyD

    Co-FOUNDER | Clinical Supervisor | Clinical Neuropsychologist

    Licensed Psychologist in California PSY28994

    Specialties: Culturally Sensitive Therapy, Neurodevelopmental Evaluations, Autism Spectrum Assessments, Young Adult Transitions.

    Dr. Asal Houshiarnejad is a Co-Founder of EBPC, Inc. with a deep commitment to providing culturally sensitive, modernized mental health services. She specializes in comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological evaluations, helping teens and young adults unlock their potential by understanding their unique cognitive and social-emotional profiles.

    Dr. Houshiarnejad earned her Psy.D. (Doctor of Psychology) in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University, San Diego. Her clinical training spans rigorous placements across community mental health centers, school systems, and outpatient medical clinics, including Phoenix Children's Hospital/BARROW Neurological Institute and UCLA/The Help Group.

    Her diverse background allows her to adapt standardized, science-informed assessment practices to respect and reflect linguistic and cultural variations among the families she serves.

    Evidence-Based Modalities Practiced

    • Comprehensive Neuropsychological Evaluations

    • Collaborative and Therapeutic Assessment models for families

  • Dr. Cara Kiff, Clinical Psychologist Licensed Psychologist in California (CA PSY27786), Colorado, (CO PSY.000571), Illinois (IL 071.011262), New York (NY 027866) , and Texas (TX 40985)

    Cara Kiff, PhD

    Co-FOUNDER | Clinical Supervisor | Clinical Psychologist

    Clinical License: Licensed Psychologist in California (CA PSY27786), Colorado, (CO PSY.000571), Illinois (IL 071.011262), New York (NY 027866) , and Texas (TX 40985)

    Specialties: Child & Adolescent Therapy, Young Adult Therapy, Psychodiagnostic Assessment, Parent Consultation

    Dr. Cara Kiff is a Co-Founder of EBPC, Inc. and a dedicated clinical psychologist specializing in the evaluation and treatment of children, adolescents, and young adults. Her clinical work focuses on translating complex neurodevelopmental and psychological research into actionable, compassionate care plans for families navigating anxiety, depression, Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, and more.

    Dr. Kiff earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Washington, where her research focused on developmental psychopathology and emotion regulation. She completed her competitive clinical internship and post-doctoral fellowship training at University of Washington Medical Center (Pediatric Site: Seattle Children’s Hospital), specializing in pediatric evidence-based interventions across inpatient and outpatient hospital-based care. She completed her NIH T32 funded Fellowship at the UCLA Semel Institute.

    Evidence-Based Modalities Practiced

    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for youth anxiety and depression

    • Parent Management Training (PMT) and family behavioral consultative services

    • Additional evidence-based therapies include: ACT, ERP and DBT Skills Training