Co-FOUNDER | Clinical Supervisor | Clinical Neuropsychologist

Dr. Asal Houshiarnejad "Nejad" is a bilingual (English and Farsi) licensed clinical psychologist (PSY28994) with training from Phoenix Children's Hospital/BARROW Neurological Institute and UCLA/The Help Group. Specializing in neuropsychological assessments and evidence-based therapeutic services, Dr. Asal bridges neuroscience with treatment for children, adolescents, and young adults with various neurodevelopmental, neurological, medical, and psychiatric conditions. Her approach considers cross-cultural, linguistic, and personality factors to gain a comprehensive understanding of each individual. At EBPC, Inc. Dr. Asal trains and supervises clinicians to deliver high quality assessments and mental health care. Dr. Asal also sees patients and families privately through her private practice. More information about working with Dr. Asal can here.

Co-FOUNDER | Clinical Supervisor | Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Cara Kiff is a licensed clinical psychologist in California, Colorado, Illinois and Vermont (CA PSY 27786, CO PSY.000571, IL 071.011262, VT 048.0134514TELE). Trained at the University of Washington, Seattle Children’s Hospital, and the UCLA Semel Institute Dr. Kiff is well versed in evidence based therapies to treat a variety of child, adolescent and young adult concerns. Dr. Kiff specializes in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, and body focused repetitive behavior disorders to name a few. She also specializes in parent consultation and coaching providing integrated, family-based care. At EPBC, Inc. Dr. Kiff trains and supervises clinicians to deliver high quality mental health care integrating evidence based treatments including CBT, DBT skills training, ERP, and more. Dr. Kiff also sees patients and families privately through her private practice. More information about working with Dr. Kiff can here.

LICENSED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Dr. Ronit Schwartz, PsyD is a bilingual (English and Farsi) licensed clinical psychologist (CA PSY24506) with extensive experience conducting psychological assessments and providing evidence-based therapy.

Dr. Schwartz specializes in assessments that identify learning differences, attentional challenges, neurodevelopmental disorders, and emotional concerns. She is passionate about using an individual’s strengths to help address their challenges, and thoughtfully tailors each evaluation to the unique needs of the person. In therapy, Dr. Schwartz works closely with children, teens, and families, using solution-focused, evidence-based approaches to support growth and resilience.

Her clinical background includes roles as Clinical Supervising Psychologist at The Help Group and Lead Clinical Supervisor at Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services, where she trained and mentored doctoral interns in psychological assessment and clinical work.

With warmth, patience, and a deep commitment to understanding the whole child, Dr. Schwartz integrates clinical expertise with personal insight as a parent to support each individual’s unique journey. More information about working with Dr. Schwartz can be found here.

PARENT AND FAMILY EDUCATOR

Dr. Maryam Shahrokhi is a devoted mother, esteemed parent educator, and former preschool teacher with a wealth of experience as a speaker, child advocate, and Pediatrician. Throughout her life, both personally and professionally, she has passionately committed herself to enhancing the well-being and development of children. Dr. Shahrokhi is renowned for her rare gift of perceiving the world through a child’s eyes and articulating their unspoken needs, earning her the title of The Child and Parent Whisperer. 

With a deep understanding of the challenges and joys of parenthood, Dr. Shahrokhi empowers parents to cultivate nurturing environments that foster growth, change, and emotional safety for their children. She is dedicated to helping parents shift from reactive to responsive parenting through practical tools and compassionate strategies, promoting a connected and harmonious family dynamic. 

Drawing from her own experiences as a single mother navigating the complexities of divorce and co-parenting, Dr. Shahrokhi’s journey of self-discovery has enriched her approach to parenting. Her insights into patience, individualized care, and effective behavior management are among the many lessons she shares with families. Dr. Shahrokhi can offer social-emotional counseling, group counseling, and parent support and education that is effective yet compassionate. Her mission is to elevate the quality of parenting and support healthy child development, offering guidance that resonates on both an emotional and practical level.