Business Details
Child & Adolescent Psychologist Newport Beach
Dr. Aaron Montgomery has dedicated over a decade to providing comprehensive psychological services for children, adolescents, and adults. With advanced training in clinical psychology and family therapy, he specializes in evidence-based treatments including cognitive-behavioral therapy, parent-child interaction therapy, and trauma-focused interventions. His practice emphasizes personalized care that addresses biological, emotional, and interpersonal factors affecting mental health. Dr. Montgomery's expertise extends to psychological assessments for ADHD, learning disabilities, and emotional disorders, with a focus on academic and professional accommodations.He maintains dual licensure in clinical psychology and marriage and family therapy while pursuing advanced psychoanalytic training. His approach combines developmental psychology, family systems theory, and contemporary research to create tailored treatment plans that foster lasting behavioral and emotional growth.
Services
Child Therapy
Teen Therapy
Adult Therapy
ADHD Testing
Psychoeducational Evaluations
Psychoanalysis
Parent Guidance
Cognitive Assessments
Trauma Therapy
Family Counseling
Highlights and features
- We offer over 10 years of specialized experience in child and adolescent mental health
- Our practice utilizes evidence-based treatments validated by clinical research
- We provide personalized care integrating cognitive-behavioral, family systems, and psychodynamic approaches
- Our psychologist holds dual certifications in clinical psychology and marriage and family therapy
- We offer comprehensive psychological assessments with detailed reporting and recommendations
Associations and certifications
- American Psychological Association (APA)
Services
Child Therapy
Specialized therapy for children addressing behavioral challenges, anxiety, and emotional difficulties. Our evidence-based approach combines play therapy and cognitive-behavioral techniques to help children develop emotional regulation and coping skills. We work closely with parents to create supportive home environments that reinforce therapeutic progress.
ADHD Testing
Comprehensive evaluations for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder using standardized assessment tools. Our testing includes behavioral observations, parent and teacher rating scales, and computerized attention assessments to provide accurate diagnoses and tailored treatment recommendations for children and adults.
Teen Therapy
Targeted mental health support for teenagers navigating developmental challenges. We address issues like social anxiety, academic stress, and family conflicts using age-appropriate cognitive-behavioral techniques while maintaining appropriate confidentiality boundaries to build trust with adolescent clients.
Psychoeducational Evaluations
In-depth assessments measuring cognitive abilities and academic achievement to identify learning disabilities. Our evaluations use gold-standard tools like WISC-V and WIAT-III to determine eligibility for educational accommodations and develop targeted intervention strategies for students.
Psychoanalysis
Long-term therapeutic approach exploring unconscious patterns affecting behavior and relationships. This intensive talk therapy uncovers deep-seated emotional conflicts through regular sessions that examine past experiences and their impact on current psychological functioning.
People
Dr. Aaron Montgomery
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Montgomery is a licensed psychologist with dual certifications in clinical psychology and marriage and family therapy. He holds a Psy.D. from Argosy University and has completed specialized training in school neuropsychology and psychoanalysis. With over a decade of experience, he focuses on evidence-based treatments for children, adolescents, and families.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide child, adolescent, and adult therapy, psychological assessments, ADHD evaluations, psychoeducational testing, and psychoanalysis for emotional and behavioral concerns.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate as a private pay practice. Payment is due at the time of service, but we can provide documentation for potential out-of-network insurance reimbursement.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Contact us by phone at (949) 793-0122 during weekday business hours or use our online scheduling system for convenient appointment booking.
What ages do you treat?
Our practice specializes in treating children, adolescents, and adults across the lifespan with age-appropriate therapeutic approaches.
Are psychological evaluations covered by insurance?
Insurance coverage varies for psychological testing. We recommend contacting your provider to verify out-of-network mental health benefits before scheduling assessment services.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We primarily use evidence-based cognitive-behavioral therapy while integrating family systems, psychodynamic, and humanistic principles tailored to each client's specific needs.
