Licensed clinical psychologist
Thoughtful, evidence-based therapy for children, teens, and adults
I blend the science and the art of therapy, pairing 20 years of clinical experience and a strong academic research background with care tailored to each person’s values, strengths, and goals. Daytime appointments in Calabasas and by telehealth across 5 states.
- California
- Colorado
- Illinois
- New York
- Texas
Trained at
- UCLA
- University of Washington
- UCLA Semel Institute, NIH fellowship
- Seattle Children’s Hospital
Meet Dr. Kiff
Science-based care, shaped around the person in the room
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with 20 years of clinical experience and a research background at UCLA and the University of Washington. I work with adults, college students, teens, and parents, and I tailor every plan to each person’s values, strengths, and goals.
Read more about meHow I can help
Services
Every plan starts with a clear understanding of each person’s strengths and challenges, and then we build treatment around your values and goals.
Psychodiagnostic assessment
Empirical measures that clarify what is driving the struggle, so treatment starts from a solid foundation.
Learn moreDepression and mood
Active, collaborative CBT that helps adults and young adults rebuild energy, connection, and a sense of what matters.
Learn moreLife transitions and young adults
Support through big changes, from the move to college and early adulthood to new roles at work, in relationships, and in family life.
Learn moreTics and BFRBs
Specialized behavioral treatment for tic disorders, trichotillomania (hair pulling), and skin picking.
Learn moreAnxiety, OCD, and worry
Evidence-based CBT and ERP that helps people face fears gradually and loosen the grip of worry.
Learn moreParent and family therapy
Skill building drawn from CBT, DBT, and behavioral parent training, from early childhood through adolescence.
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Who I help
Adults, young adults, and the families they care about
If you find yourself wondering why you cannot seem to let things go, how to move through a big change, or whether your child is going to be okay, you are in the right place.
- Depression and mood
- Life transitions and the move to college
- Tic disorders
- Hair pulling and skin picking
- Anxiety and worry
- OCD
- ADHD and executive function
- Parenting challenges
Getting started
What to expect
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Reach out
Call, text, or send a message through the contact form. We reply within 2 business days.
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Consultation call
A short conversation about your concerns, your schedule, and whether my practice is the right fit.
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Intake and assessment
We gather a full picture of strengths and challenges using empirically supported measures.
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A plan built together
We set clear goals, track progress, and adjust as your needs change.
Grounded in research
Sound, evidence-based care that respects individuals of all beliefs, orientations, and backgrounds
My peer-reviewed work on child anxiety, parenting, and temperament shapes how I approach every family, and it keeps my practice tied to what the evidence shows.
Meet the clinicians I work with
If my hours are not the right fit, you will not have to start over
Alongside my own practice, I co-founded Evidence Based Psychological Care, Inc. in Calabasas, where I serve as a Clinical Director. Our clinicians there provide therapy for children, teens, young adults, and parents, as well as psychological and neuropsychological evaluations.
I see clients during daytime hours, between 9 am and 2 pm, which suits many adults and college students. When a child or teen needs an appointment after school, I often recommend a colleague at EBPC. We practice in the same Calabasas office suite, and these are clinicians I helped bring onto the team and whose work I know.
I am a co-owner of Evidence Based Psychological Care, Inc. and serve as a Clinical Director there, so please know that I hold a financial interest in the practice I am recommending. I recommend it because of fit and availability, and you are of course free to see any clinician you choose.
Janie Venturina, LMFT
Janie sees children, preteens, and teens on weekday afternoons and evenings and on Saturday mornings, in the same Calabasas office suite where I practice, or by telehealth anywhere in California.
- Anxiety
- School refusal
- Low mood
- Emotion regulation
- ADHD and executive function
- Behavior at home
Reaching out is often the hardest part
Whether you are ready to begin or simply have questions, I am glad to help you find the right next step.