PSYCHOTHERAPY
Where lasting change takes root
Psychotherapy in Newport Beach
Our Approach
Meaningful change begins with being understood.
You may know that something needs to change without knowing exactly where to begin. Anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, painful experiences or longstanding patterns can gradually affect how you feel, function and connect with others.
Psychotherapy offers a private place to understand what is happening beneath the surface and develop more satisfying ways of living and relating.
Care Across the Lifespan.
Children
Children often communicate distress through their behavior, emotions, relationships or performance at school. Therapy provides developmentally appropriate support while helping parents better understand and respond to their child’s needs.
Adolescents
Adolescence can bring anxiety, mood changes, academic pressure, family conflict and questions about identity or belonging. Therapy gives teenagers a private, supportive place to speak openly and develop greater confidence and emotional resilience.
Adults
Adult psychotherapy can help you understand emotional difficulties, improve relationships and examine patterns that may no longer be serving you. The work may address a particular concern or support deeper, longer-term change.
Areas of focus
Our team works with a broad range of concerns including:
Anxiety and worry
Depression and mood concerns
Relationship difficulties
Life transitions
Trauma, stress and burnout
Grief and loss
Self-esteem and identity
Parenting and family concerns
School related problems
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
CONTACT US
Request a Therapy Consultation
Choose a time on our calendar for a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation. We’ll listen to what’s going on and talk through how we can help.
Prefer to leave a voicemail or text?
OUR OFFICE
In Newport Beach, close to home.
We provide counseling and psychological assessment in Newport Beach from our private office in Koll Center Newport, where Newport Beach meets Irvine and Costa Mesa. Many of the families we work with come from Irvine and nearby communities, and online sessions are available throughout California.
We’re five minutes from UCI & John Wayne Airport, with easy access from the 405, 73 and 55, and free visitor parking.
OC Psychology Center
4000 MacArthur Blvd - East Tower, Suite 600
Newport Beach, CA 92660