Hilya Tehrani, PsyD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Hilya Tehrani is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over twenty years of experience. She specializes in working with children and adolescents. Dr. Tehrani also has expertise in supporting individuals with autism, ADHD, anxiety, behavioral challenges, and learning and processing differences. She holds a BA in Psychology from The University of California, Los Angeles, an MA in Clinical Psychology from California State University, Northridge, and a PsyD in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University.

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Co-authored Articles (13)

How to

Show Your Parents a Bad Grade

Telling your parents about a bad grade is stressful, but getting into the right mindset can help you do it without stressing yourself out or making your parents upset. As you prepare to tell them, make sure that you and ...

How to Deal With Parents Who Don't Understand You

Learn to live with parents who don't see eye-to-eye with youAs you and your parents are from different generations, it's understandable there will be some cultural differences between the two of you. You also may want d...

How to

Enjoy School

School doesn't have to be a prison. Whether you find school difficult, boring, or just plain stressful, you can learn to make school easier and a lot more fun. Learn some concrete strategies for making school easier, mak...

How to

Calm Down an Autistic Person

Autistic people can get overwhelmed by sensory input or strong emotions. When this happens, they often need someone to gently escort them to a quiet place so they can calm down. Here are some ways you can help an autisti...

How to

Stand Up to Bullies

You don't have to take it anymore. Bullies use intimidation and insults to belittle others who they perceive as unwilling or unable to defend themselves. If you're tired of listening to bullies talk, being pushed around ...

How to

Stop a Person From Bullying You

Being bullied is, unfortunately, a common experience for many young people, but it is possible to stand up to your bully and stop them. Whether a bully is picking on you physically or with negative words, often they are ...

How to

Leave Home for the First Time

Leaving home for the first time is extremely stressful and difficult. While there are a number of reasons for leaving home – college, work, or travel – all of us face the same challenges. We have to make a huge numbe...

How to

Recognize the Signs of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition characterized by difficulty focusing, restlessness, and impulsive behavior. People with ADHD focus differently from people without it, and like many neurolog...

How to

Hide a Bad Grade or Report Card from Your Parents

Lying to your parents and hiding things to avoid getting in trouble is never a mature or responsible way to act. But when it comes to bad grades, bad report cards, and poor academic performance, sometimes kids think that...

How to

Tell Your Parent You Want to Live With Your Other Parent

Being a child of parents that are divorced or separated is tough. You have to deal with parents who don’t get along, and you are often sent back and forth between each parent. One of the scariest things you might have ...

How to

Avoid Being Punished with Bad Grades

Bad grades can be a disappointment for many parents. Your parents want you to succeed academically and may be frustrated or let down if you bring home a bad report card. However, punishment is not usually an effective me...

How to

Tell Your Parents About a Bad Test Score

If you've gotten a bad grade on a test, your parents may not be too pleased about it. Anticipating a bad response can make it more difficult to spill the beans. However, if you take a little time to prepare yourself to b...

13 Ways to Be a Better Listener When You Have ADHD

Does this sound familiar to you? You’re listening to someone talk, and they say something that reminds you of something else—and then before you know it, you’re thinking about something you forgot to do, what you...