Asal Houshiarnejad, Psy.D.

Dr. Asal Houshiarnejad "Nejad" is a bilingual (English and Farsi) licensed clinical neuropsychologist with extensive 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. Dr. Asal's warm and unique testing approach focuses on neurocognitive, academic, psychological, and social-emotional functioning, leading to personalized treatment recommendations and academic accommodations. Committed to high-quality and compassionate care, she collaborates closely with patients and treatment providers, aiming to empower patients to reach their optimal potential. With a focus on teaching concrete self-soothing skills and utilizing therapies like CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness, social skills training, and parent management training, Dr. Asal guides patients towards improved symptoms and greater well-being. Dr. Houshiarnejad holds a Bachelor's in Clinical Psychology from UCLA and a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University, San Diego. She completed APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric neuropsychology at prestigious institutions. Outside her practice, Dr. Asal enjoys spending time with her family.

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