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Helping students

Dr. Annette Carden-Biemeck is a Licensed Educational
Psychologist with over two decades of experience helping parents, educators, and students of all ages optimize their success within the learning setting and their real-life environments.

Helping families

Helping schools

succeed.

navigate.

thrive.

Annette Carden-Biemeck, PhD, LEP #3893

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FOR

Parents & Families
Support for navigating the evaluation process, special education eligibilities, diagnoses, and next steps.

FOR

Educators & Schools
Consultation, staff development, and case support.

FOR

Adult Students & Individual Clients
Understanding your learning profile and social-emotional skills--and working with them for optimal outcomes.

About

A practitioner who understands the art of the science.

Dr. Carden-Biemeck’s work combines clinical expertise, educational leadership, and a commitment to best practices. She uses practical, research-informed strategies to help students and individuals of all ages with diverse learning, behavioral, and social-emotional needs reach their fullest potential.


Dr. Carden-Biemeck is particularly valued for her ability to navigate complex educational cases involving medical, behavioral, and legal considerations, while fostering collaborative relationships among families, educators, and service providers. Her solution-focused, tenacious, yet empathetic approach has helped resolve difficult cases, leading to positive student-centered outcomes.


As a seasoned lead school psychologist, counselor, and behavior interventionist, Dr. Carden-Biemeck also provides consultation and training for school-based teams and supervises interns. Additionally, she supports post-graduate learners with their research. Her own doctoral research explored educators' use of singing bowl sounds to support attention and learning readiness — part of a broader interest in neuroscience, self-regulation, and multi-sensory strategies.


Her philosophy is that every student/client deserves individualized, evidence-based support skillfully delivered with professionalism, attunement, compassion, and respect.

Ph.D.

M.A.

Cred.

B.Sci.

General Psychology-

Cognition and Instruction

Grand Canyon University

Clinical Psychology

Rosemead School of Psychology

Pupil Services Credential -

School Psychology

National University

Psychology

Westmont College

Services

How we can work together.

Sessions and consultations are available in person in Southern California, or virtually over Zoom.

Psychoeducational Evaluations
Comprehensive assessment of learning, cognition, behavior, and social-emotional functioning — with clear reports and practical recommendations.

IEP, 504 Plan, and Manifestation
Determination Advocacy
Solution-focused facilitation and preparation so
families and school-based teams walk into meetings informed, confident, and heard.

School & Team Consultation
Staff development, clinical supervision, and case
consultation for multidisciplinary teams across
Southern California.

Independent Educational
Evaluations (IEEs)
Second-opinion evaluations when a school-based assessment is disputed or doesn't capture the full scope of a student's strengths and needs.

Behavioral Consultation
ABA, PBIS, and ERMHS/ERICS support for families,
individuals, and educators working with complex
behavioral profiles.

1:1 Coaching and Counseling for
Learners of All Ages
Executive-function coaching and self-understanding
strategies to support successful navigation through
life's difficulties. Counseling is trauma-informed and
evidence-based; treatment goals are based on client
needs and preferences.

NEW - COMING SOON

A live Q&A for parents, teachers, and adult learners.

Dr. Carden-Biemeck is expanding her practice to include a live virtual format where she answers real-time questions
from families, educators, and adult students navigating learning differences, evaluations, and social-emotional/behavioral issues.


All sessions will follow strict confidentiality protocols. Questions are answered in general, educational terms — never as
individual clinical advice — and any identifying details are removed before discussion.

01 | Live Q&A; sessions

02 | Anonymous submissions welcome

03 | Ethical, confidentiality first

Testimonials

“When I read Dr. Carden-Biemeck's psych report about my son, I thought, ‘Finally, someone who understands my child!’”

— PARENT, 2025

“Her consultation and expertise helped me more confidently navigate the complexities of special education parent rights and the IEP process.”

— PARENT, 2026

“Dr. Annette showed me how to understand myself better, and my family understands me more now too. I have steps now for how to get things done that I used to avoid.”

— ADULT CLIENT, 2026

“Annette genuinely loves the work that she does. It shows.”

“She is my go-to collaborator.”

— COLLEAGUES, 2024 & 2026

Contact

Let's talk about what you need.

Whether you're a parent who needs support navigating the evaluation process, an educator looking for consultation, or an individual ready to understand yourself better — reach out and we'll find a time to connect.

EMAIL

dr.annette.carden.biemeck@gmail.com

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PHONE

(562) 270-5140

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LICENSE

Licensed Educational Psychologist #3893

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SESSIONS

In person (Southern California) · Zoom (anywhere)

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