child, adolescent and young adult psychologist in Newport Beach and Irvine Calfiornia

Dr. Aaron Montgomery, Psy.D., ABSNP

Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Montgomery has provided a variety of mental health services to children, adolescents and parents for over 15 years. He specializes in conducting comprehensive psychological, neuropsychological and psychoeducational evaluations for children and adults. He is experienced in the application of evidence based treatments including Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). In addition to cognitive and behavioral approaches he integrates psychodynamic and humanistic principles into his psychotherapeutic work with individuals and families. Dr. Montgomery supervises graduate level interns, has conducted and presented original research to mental health professionals and has served as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the California Board of Behavioral Sciences Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Written Clinical Examination development process and the California Board of Psychology California Law and Ethics Exam (CPLEE) development process.

Areas of Specialization

  • Psychological and Neuropsychological Assessment

  • ADHD Assessment and Intervention specialist (ADHD - Certified Clinical Services provider, ADHD-CCSP)

  • Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychotherapy

  • Family Therapy and Parenting

Education

  • Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D)

    • American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Orange County, CA. Full Accreditation by the American Psychological Association (APA).

  • Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology (M.A.)

    • American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Orange County, CA

  • Master of Science in Counseling Psychology (M.S.)

    • California Baptist University, Riverside, CA. Family Systems Emphasis.

  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (B.A.)

    • La Sierra University, Riverside, CA

Post-Doctoral Education

  • Two-Year Post-Doctoral Specialization in Neuropsychology

    • Fielding Graduate University

  • One-Year Post-Graduate Certification in School Neuropsychology

    • School Neuropsychology Institute

License & Certifications

  • Licensed Psychologist

    • California Board of Psychology (Lic. PSY28475).

  • Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

    • California Board of Behavioral Sciences, (Lic. MFT49608).

  • Diplomate in School Neuropsychology

    • American Board of School Neuropsychology (ABSNP)

  • Post-Doctoral Certificate in Neuropsychology Specialization

    • Fielding Graduate University

  • ADHD - Certified Clinical Services provider (ADHD-CCSP), Certification

  • Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, Trainer of Trainers Certification

Affiliations

  • American Psychological Association (APA)

  • Society of Pediatric Psychology (APA Division 54)

  • American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology (AAPdN)

  • American Board of School Neuropsychology (ABSNP)

  • National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN)

  • Academy of Cognitive Therapy (ACT)

Research & Presentations

  • Principle Investigator:

    • Montgomery, A. R., (2014) Does a Strong Therapeutic Alliance in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy Predict Attendance, Reduction in Parental Distress and Improvement in Child Behavioral Outcomes? (Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation). American School of Professional Psychology, Argosy University, Orange County, CA.

  • Workshop Delivered at the 15 the Annual PCIT Conference at UCLA:

    • Montgomery, A. (2015, September), Is the therapeutic alliance important in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy? Workshop presented at the 15th Annual Conference on Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for Traumatized Children at the University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA.