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

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

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.

LICENSED EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Erin Adelchanow, M.Ed., is a licensed educational psychologist with over two decades of experience in the fields of education and psychology. She completed her undergraduate work at UCLA before obtaining her Master’s degree from the Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychology graduate program at UCSB. Ms. Adelchanow is a nationally-certified school psychologist (NCSP 44356) and a licensed educational psychologist (LEP 3735). She has extensive experience working in schools, providing both consultation and direct services such as comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations, individual and group counseling, and behavior support to children and teens.

With specializations in learning disabilities including dyslexia, ADHD, and executive functioning challenges, Ms. Adelchanow aims to uncover and honor each learner’s unique profile to ensure an appropriate educational program and treatment plan. At EBPC, Ms. Adelchanow provides psychoeducational evaluations, consultation services, and parent advocacy and mentorship to navigate the educational system and ensure that parents and students are equipped with the knowledge and tools they need to thrive. With her professional background and personal experiences as a mother of two, Ms. Adelchanow deeply connects with and understands the beauty and challenges of parenthood, as well as the vast opportunities and obstacles inherent in the educational system.