Clinical Director, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dzovak "Zo" Kazandjian
PsyD
- Ages served Children (as young as 2 years old), adolescents, teens, and families
- Languages English
- Modalities Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Systems, Attachment-Based, Integrative Orientation
About Dzovak
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and Clinical Director of Lifespan. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and families and provide comprehensive psychological evaluations to guide diagnostic clarification and appropriate treatment recommendations. I have expertise in assessing for a variety of presenting issues, including autism, attention, learning, personality, and emotional challenges in children and teens. I also have specialized experience in assessing younger children as young as two-years-old for developmental concerns including autism.
More About Me
I work from an integrative orientation with a foundation in cognitive behavioral, family systems, and attachment-based approaches. My areas of interest and experience include, but are not limited to: psychodiagnostic and neurodevelopmental assessments, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, ADHD, early childhood trauma, and parenting.
I believe that my clients are the experts of their lives, and it is my role as a psychologist to help guide them to make changes they would like to see. I recognize how difficult seeking help may be, both for young ones and parents alike, and I strive to create a warm and supportive environment where my clients are able to share without fear of judgment.
Therapeutic approach
Dr. Kazandjian utilizes an integrative therapeutic orientation that blends evidence-based techniques with a deep understanding of human development. Her practice is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), family systems, and attachment-based approaches, allowing her to tailor her methods to the unique needs of each child and family. She views her clients as the experts of their own lives and sees her role as a guide, providing the clinical expertise necessary to foster meaningful growth and change.
By prioritizing a warm and supportive environment, Dr. Kazandjian ensures that both children and parents feel safe to explore their challenges without fear of judgment. Her approach to psychological evaluations is equally collaborative, focusing on diagnostic clarification to provide families with clear, actionable recommendations that improve their daily lives and long-term outcomes.
Education & training
Psy.D. in Clinical Child Psychology from Loma Linda University; M.A. in Psychology from Pepperdine University; B.A. in English and Sociology from UC Irvine Psychology Today, LinkedIn
Therapeutic modalities
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