Aceil Ankir
Aceil Ankir, MA
Psychological Associate
Aceil Ankir is a Registered Psychology Associate and doctoral candidate in Applied Clinical Psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles Campus. She earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of California, Riverside.
Aceil provides psychological assessment and psychotherapy services to children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma-related concerns, grief, neurodevelopmental disorders, and life transitions. Her clinical experience includes work in schools, community mental health settings, residential treatment programs, and shelter-based services.
Compassionate, Evidence-Based Psychological Care
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Registered Psychology Associate
Doctoral candidate with advanced training in clinical psychology and marriage & family therapy.
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Psychological Assessments & Therapy
Provides assessments and therapy for children, adolescents, and adults facing emotional and mental health challenges.
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Autism Evaluation Specialist
Specializes in autism and neurodevelopmental assessments and is certified in ADOS-2 evaluations.
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Evidence-Based Treatment
Uses EMDR, CBT, and trauma-informed approaches to support healing and resilience.
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Compassionate, Client-Centered Care
Delivers ethical, culturally responsive care focused on lasting emotional well-being and personal growth.
She specializes in comprehensive psychological and neurodevelopmental evaluations, including assessments for autism spectrum disorder and related developmental conditions. Aceil is trained and certified in the administration of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2), and has experience conducting diagnostic evaluations to support treatment planning, educational services, and clinical decision-making.
Aceil utilizes evidence-based therapeutic approaches tailored to each client’s unique needs. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and incorporates trauma-informed interventions when clinically appropriate. She also draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based modalities to help clients develop effective coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and create meaningful, lasting change.
As a member of the American Psychological Association (APA), Aceil is committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethical practice, professional development, and evidence-based care. She takes a collaborative, culturally responsive, and strengths-based approach to treatment, creating a supportive and nonjudgmental environment where clients can build resilience, gain insight, and work toward their personal goals.
Aceil is dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges, strengthen emotional well-being, and achieve lasting personal growth.
