About
Dr. Asal Houshiarnejad is a licensed clinical psychologist with a specialization in pediatric clinical neuropsychology. She completed her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University in 2015, following a Master of Arts in Psychology from the same institution in 2011. Dr. Houshiarnejad earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in 2007. Her pre-doctoral experience included roles at institutions such as the BARROW Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, where she provided outpatient assessments and inpatient consultation-liaison services for children and adolescents with various medical conditions. She also completed practicums at Kaiser Permanente and UCLA, where she focused on psychodiagnostic and neuropsychological assessments. Her extensive training includes a two-year formal post-doctoral fellowship in Pediatric Clinical Neuropsychology at The Help Group/UCLA and the UCLA Semel Institute from 2015 to 2017.
Her doctoral dissertation explored whether neuropsychological measures could predict academic achievement in children with moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries. Dr. Houshiarnejad is a published author and has presented her research at numerous professional conferences, including the National Academy of Neuropsychology Annual Conference and the American Psychological Association Convention. Her work has been published in journals such as Applied Neuropsychology: Adult and the Journal of Neurotrauma.
As the founder of Asal Houshiarnejad Psychology Group, PC, in Calabasas, California, she provides comprehensive neuropsychological assessment and therapy services to children, adolescents, and young adults. She evaluates a wide range of conditions, including neurodevelopmental disorders, learning disabilities, and psychiatric and medical conditions. Dr. Houshiarnejad is passionate about bridging science and compassion in her work with children, adolescents, and young adults. She believes that every child’s story is unique and that assessments should provide more than just answers — they should offer a roadmap for growth, understanding, and support. By integrating her advanced clinical training with a culturally sensitive and family-centered approach, she empowers parents, educators, and healthcare providers with clear guidance and practical strategies that make a lasting difference. Her ultimate goal is to help young people thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, while fostering resilience and confidence that extend far beyond the testing process.