Thoughtful Care Begins With Being Understood.

Psychotherapy & Psychological Assessment for children, adolescents and adults in Newport Beach & Irvine.

Our Approach

Care shaped around the person.

Being understood takes more than naming symptoms. It means seeing the whole picture: your history, your relationships, and what you hope for. Our psychologists and therapists bring depth, experience, and careful judgment to every family we serve.

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The right support starts with the right path.

Psychotherapy

A private space to be understood, work through emotional difficulties and create meaningful change.

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Assessment & Testing

‍Comprehensive evaluations that bring clarity to complex diagnostic, educational and treatment questions.

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Meet the Team

Explore our clinicians’ backgrounds, specialties, and approaches to care.

Dr. Aaron Montgomery, Psy.D., ABSNP

Licensed Psychologist • Founder & Clinical Director
Dr. Carrie Kimpton Heald, Ph.D., Ed.S.

Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Deborah Naghi, Psy.D., ABSNP

Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Brittany Bell, Ph.D.

Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Antonio Becerra, Psy.D.

Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Reem Qaqish, Psy.D., LPCC

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Poppy Peluce-Fune, LCSW

Licensed Therapist • EMDR Certification
Cindy Ficken, LMFT, LPCC

Licensed Therapist
Rubi Lopez Becerra, LMFT

Licensed Therapist • EMDR Certification
Jennifer Heers, AMFT

Associate Therapist