Thoughtful Care Begins With Being Understood.
Psychologists & Therapists in Orange County
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 child, teen, adult and family we serve. Families across Orange County come to us when they want more than a quick answer: a clinician who will take the time to understand what is really happening, and a plan built around the person rather than the diagnosis.
The right support starts with the right path.
Psychotherapy
A private space to be understood, work through emotional difficulties and create meaningful change. We offer individual therapy for children, adolescents and adults, along with parent and family support.
Assessment
Comprehensive evaluations that bring clarity to complex diagnostic, educational and treatment questions, including ADHD, learning differences and testing accommodations for children, adolescents and adults.
Therapy and assessment at every stage.
Children
Our child psychologists and therapists help children and their parents understand and address emotional, behavioral and learning difficulties.
Adolescents
The teenage years bring their own pressures. We offer teens a confidential space of their own, and offer parents guidance on how to help.
Adults
Support through transitions, relationships, anxiety, depression and long-standing patterns, with therapy that goes beyond symptom management.
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Meet the Team
Explore our clinicians’ backgrounds, specialties, and approaches to care.
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![Aaron R. Montgomery, Psy.D., licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at OC Psychology Center in Newport Beach]()
Dr. Aaron Montgomery, Psy.D., ABSNP
Founder & Clinical Director • Licensed Psychologist
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![Carrie Kimpton Heald Ph.D.., licensed psychologist at OC Psychology Center in Newport Beach]()
Dr. Carrie Kimpton Heald, Ph.D., Ed.S.
Licensed Psychologist
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![Deborah Naghi, Psy.D., licensed psychologist at OC Psychology Center in Newport Beach]()
Dr. Deborah Naghi, Psy.D., ABSNP
Licensed Psychologist
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![Brittany Bell, Ph.D., licensed psychologist at OC Psychology Center in Newport Beach]()
Dr. Brittany Bell, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
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![Dr. Antonio Becerra Psy.D., licensed psychologist at OC Psychology Center in Newport Beach]()
Dr. Antonio Becerra, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist
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![Dr. Reem Qaqish, Psy.D. LPCC, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor at OC Psychology Center in Newport Beach]()
Dr. Reem Qaqish, Psy.D., LPCC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
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![Poppy Peluce Fune, LCSW, licensed therapist at OC Psychology Center in Newport Beach]()
Poppy Peluce-Fune, LCSW
Licensed Therapist • EMDR Certification
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![Cindy Ficken, LMFT, Licensed Therapist at OC Psychology Center in Newport Beach]()
Cindy Ficken, LMFT, LPCC
Licensed Therapist
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![Rubi Lopez Becerra, LMFT, Licensed Therapist at OC Psychology Center in Newport Beach]()
Rubi Lopez Becerra, LMFT
Licensed Therapist • EMDR Certification
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![Jennifer Heers, AMFT, Associate Therapist at OC Psychology Center in Newport Beach]()
Jennifer Heers, AMFT
Associate Therapist
Our Office
In Newport Beach, close to home.
We provide counseling and psychological assessment in Newport Beach from our private office on MacArthur Boulevard, near Corona del Mar and Costa Mesa. Many of the families we work with come from Irvine and nearby communities, and online sessions are available throughout California
OC Psychology Center
4000 MacArthur Blvd - East Tower, Suite 600, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Begin with a conversation
Complimentary · 15 minutes by phone