Children Teens Young Adults
Therapy and Testing in Calabasas
Expert care, personally guided with a clear plan for what comes next
In person in Calabasas |Telehealth in CA Afternoon | Evening | Weekend Appointments
Why families come to us
Most families reach out after trying other things first. Parenting books, advice from friends, talk therapy that never quite moved the needle.
When a child is struggling with focus, behavior, worry, or unexplained gaps at school, it does not stay contained to the child. It reshapes the whole household.
You should not have to guess your way through it.
We offer a roadmap for a better life for your child and family.
We work with children, teens, and young adults on a defined set of problems, using the treatments built and tested for them.
Every case starts with an evaluation, so the plan fits the problem rather than a general impression of it.
Our Services for Children & Teens
Therapy for Adolescent Mood & Emotion Regulation
CBT for teens experiencing low mood, irritability, mood swings, or intense emotions that are hard to manage.
Therapy for Anxiety, OCD, & Phobia Interventions
Targeted behavioral therapies designed to help children and adolescents face fears and regain control.
Therapy & Testing for ADHD
Testing and evaluation for ADHD as well as practical coaching and behavioral strategies to improve focus, organization, and emotional regulation.
Neuropsychological & Psychological Evaluations
Comprehensive assessments for ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), learning disabilities (dyslexia, dyscalculia), and giftedness.
Parent Training & Family Support
Empowering parents with concrete tools to manage challenging behaviors and strengthen family dynamics including Parent Management Training, SPACE and Parent Consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and schedule your complimentary 20-minute consultation
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Start with a complimentary 20-minute consultation
Tell our intake coordinator what has been difficult and what kind of help you are looking for. You do not need to know the right diagnosis or service. We will recommend a therapist, evaluation, parent consultation, or another appropriate next step based on fit, availability, and your goals.
We offer several convenient ways to get in touch You can schedule a consultation or your first appointment directly through our online booking portal here.
You can also call or text us at 818-217-0814. Or find out more on our Booking Page.
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We are an out-of-network practice, and we make using your benefits simple. Our intake coordinator checks your out-of-network coverage for free before you schedule. We provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement and assist with claim submission through Reimbursify, which takes about 60 seconds. HSA and FSA funds also cover every session. See our Fees and Insurance page for the full picture.
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Therapy sessions range from $205 to $350 depending on the clinician, and evaluations are priced by scope. Current therapy fees appear on our booking site, and our Fees and Insurance page explains reimbursement, pretax accounts, and why starting with a specialist matters.
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Every case starts with a real assessment. We do not guess our way into a treatment plan. We begin by understanding what is actually happening for your child, so the plan fits the problem rather than a general impression of it. Families who have already tried therapy that never quite moved the needle usually recognize the difference immediately.
Therapy and testing sit in the same practice. When a child needs an evaluation and treatment, both happen here, with clinicians who talk to each other about that specific child. You are not piecing together recommendations from providers who have never spoken, and you are not waiting through two separate waitlists to get there.
We deliver the specific treatments, not general talk therapy. Anxiety, depression, ADHD, and disruptive behavior each respond to particular approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, behavioral activation, behavioral parent training, and SPACE. Child and teen therapy is a genuine specialty, and many therapists receive little specific training in it. Our clinicians specialize in this work and deliver those protocols as they were designed.
You choose your clinician, and fit matters. The working relationship between a child and their therapist is one of the most consistent predictors of whether treatment helps, so we match thoughtfully rather than assigning whoever is free. If the fit is not right, tell us and we will change it. We also hold afternoon, evening, and Saturday appointments, because the best clinician in the world does not help if your family cannot get there.
We define what improvement looks like, and treatment is meant to end. We set goals you can recognize in daily life, track whether your child is reaching them, and adjust when they are not. Therapy here is a defined course of work rather than an open-ended arrangement, and we will tell you when your family is ready to step down or stop.
Recent Blog Posts in Our Resource Hub
-Cara Kiff, PhD
-Cara Kiff, PhD
Maybe your child is anxious, overwhelmed, struggling at school, having intense reactions, or simply not acting like themselves. We help families understand what is happening and choose a practical next step—whether that is therapy, a comprehensive evaluation, parent support, or a combination of services.
