Child & Adolescent Therapy in Newport Beach
Thoughtful care for children, teens, and families.
Our Approach
When your child is struggling, it can be difficult to know what will help.
Our psychologists and therapists work with children and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral concerns, school stress, family conflict, and other emotional or developmental difficulties.
We begin by understanding what is happening and helping your family determine the most appropriate next step.
Serving families in Newport Beach and throughout Orange County.
Common Concerns
Explore some of the concerns we most often address with children, adolescents and families.
Anxiety & Worry
Fears, avoidance, perfectionism, social anxiety, and school-related stress.
ADHD & Executive Functioning
Attention, organization, impulsivity, motivation, and emotional regulation.
Explore ADHD →
Depression & Mood
Sadness, irritability, withdrawal, low confidence, and loss of interest.
Explore Depression & Mood →
Care that changes with development.
Children and teenagers may experience similar difficulties, but they often express and work through them differently.
With younger children, therapy is adapted to the child’s developmental level and often includes meaningful parent involvement.
With adolescents, therapy allows for greater privacy and independence while parents remain appropriately involved.
Understanding Therapy for Children →
Understanding Therapy for Adolescents →
What to Expect
Start with a consultation
Tell us what you have been noticing and what concerns you most.
Find the right fit
We help identify a therapist whose experience and approach fit your child’s needs
Begin the work
Better understand emotions, develop more effective ways of coping, strengthen relationships, and function more successfully at home, at school, and with others.
Care that changes with development.
Children and teenagers may experience similar difficulties, but they often express and work through them differently.
With younger children, therapy is adapted to the child’s developmental level and often includes meaningful parent involvement.
With adolescents, therapy allows for greater privacy and independence while parents remain appropriately involved.
Understanding Therapy for Children →
Links to existing /about-child-therapy page
Understanding Therapy for Adolescents →
Links to existing /about-teen-therapy page
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
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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.
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![Deborah Naghi, Psy.D., licensed psychologist at OC Psychology Center in Newport Beach]()
Dr. Deborah Naghi, Psy.D., ABSNP
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![Brittany Bell, Ph.D., licensed psychologist at OC Psychology Center in Newport Beach]()
Dr. Brittany Bell, Ph.D.
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![Dr. Antonio Becerra Psy.D., licensed psychologist at OC Psychology Center in Newport Beach]()
Dr. Antonio Becerra, Psy.D.
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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
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![Poppy Peluce Fune, LCSW, licensed therapist at OC Psychology Center in Newport Beach]()
Poppy Peluce-Fune, LCSW
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![Cindy Ficken, LMFT, Licensed Therapist at OC Psychology Center in Newport Beach]()
Cindy Ficken, LMFT, LPCC
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![Rubi Lopez Becerra, LMFT, Licensed Therapist at OC Psychology Center in Newport Beach]()
Rubi Lopez Becerra, LMFT
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![Jennifer Heers, AMFT, Associate Therapist at OC Psychology Center in Newport Beach]()
Jennifer Heers, AMFT
