Who We Are
NCAR actively advocates for children's right to secure attachment and supports prevention models that enhance relational synchrony across individuals, parent-child dyads, couples, and families.We want to be who we are, it's the nature of the Spirit.
The Newton Center for Affect Regulation (NCAR) is a for-profit organization dedicated to addressing the mental health needs of parent-infant dyads, children, adults, couples, and families of all ages. Its mission is to promote emotional security, growth, and well-being for individuals and families. NCAR specializes in the application of developmental neuroscience, with a focus on brain entrainment during infancy and its long-term impact on emotional regulation.
Therapeutic services are delivered by clinicians trained in Integrative Regulation Therapy (iRT), an evidence-informed, brain-based approach that enhances psychodynamic therapies by fostering relational attunement and emotional regulation. NCAR actively trains licensed and license-eligible clinicians in iRT and provides monthly case conferencing and study groups for on-going support for mental health clinicians.
Dr. Ruth P. Newton, Ph.D.
Dr. Ruth P. Newton, Ph.D. is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PSY 12117) specializing in the application of attachment theory and affect regulation in therapeutic interventions across the lifespan—from birth through adulthood. She completed her post-doctoral fellowship in the Department of Psychiatry at UC San Diego (UCSD) and has been an active member of the Allan Schore Los Angeles Study Group for Affective Neurobiology since 2004.
With extensive clinical experience, Dr. Newton works with children of all ages, adults, couples, and families, integrating attachment and affect regulation principles into her therapeutic approach. She is the author of The Attachment Connection, a resource designed to help parents raise children who are secure, emotionally regulated, and resilient.
Dr. Newton is also the originator and developer of Integrative Regulation Therapy (iRT), an innovative therapeutic model that combines neurobiological, psychological, and relational approaches to healing.
Dr. Newton is endorsed by the California Center for Infant-Family and Early Childhood Mental Health as an Infant-Family and Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist and Reflective Practice Facilitator III/Mentor.
Dr. Newton holds the following licenses:
- California Licensed Clinical Psychologist PSY 12117
- California Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist MFT 21720
Dr. Newton is a member of the American Psychological Association.
You can contact Dr. Newton at [email protected].
Marilyn López-Eguia
Marilyn López-Eguia holds a Bachelor's degree in Child and Family Development from San Diego State University, along with a certification as an Early Childhood and Socio-Emotional and Behavior Regulation Intervention Specialist. She is also a certified facilitator of Positive Discipline, with extensive experience leading bilingual parenting workshops, providing one-on-one behavior support in both home and school environments, and taking on various administrative roles throughout her career.
Currently, Marilyn serves as a key member of the NCAR team, offering administrative support and co-facilitating groups and trainings. Her passion for helping children, families, and individuals thrive drives her ongoing commitment to education and professional development. Marilyn is dedicated to empowering those she works with to discover their true selves and foster healthier, more positive relationships in their lives.
Maria Ortega
Maria Ortega is a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#49264) with a strong foundation in psychology and counseling. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles and her Master’s degree in Counseling from San Diego State University. Since 2007, Maria has been providing mental health services in various community settings, working with diverse populations to support their emotional and relational well-being.
Maria is trained in Integrative Regulation Therapy (iRT) and currently serves as a therapist, supervisor, and training facilitator at NCAR. Her professional interests include Early Childhood Mental Health and the relational dynamics within families, particularly focusing on the health and well-being of women and their families. Through her work, Maria is dedicated to fostering mental health resilience and promoting relational healing across generations.
Maria holds the following license:
- California Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist MFT 49264
