Kiana Jannesari

California

Psychologist

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Practice at a Glance

SPECIALTIES

Autism +

STYLE

Warm

Gentle

Encouraging

Systematic

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About

Greetings! I’m Dr. Kiana Jannesari, a licensed psychologist in Southern California. I specialize in psychological assessment, and my goal is to help you better understand yourself through a thoughtful, comprehensive, and collaborative evaluation process. I believe that through self understanding, you can strengthen your relationships with others and your appreciation for yourself.

Education & Licensure

PsyD in School Psychology from University at Albany, State University of New York; MS in Educational Psychology and Methodology from University at Albany, State University of New York; MEd in Adolescent Risk and Prevention from Harvard University; BA in Psychology from Barnard College, Columbia University.

Treatment Approach

What motivated you to specialize in working with autistic adults?

My interest in working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder began during my former career as a school psychologist. I cherished being a service provider for students with autism spectrum disorder. It was a gift to work with these students, to listen to their stories, and to help them understand and navigate the world around them. Now, working with adults with autism spectrum disorder feels like a bridge to these young students. Their experiences can help me understand where you are coming from, including strengths, challenges, and understandings.

How do you bring a strengths-based, affirming approach to your client work?

Assessment experiences can be challenging because there is of course time and attention dedicated to personal challenges. I like to frame those challenges as areas for growth, which means space is made for your unique strengths and interests, as these are the factors that support you as you continue to develop and grow.