About
Welcome to Azana Psychology Center
We provide comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological testing for children, adolescents, and adults across Orange County. We specialize in helping families and medical providers find precise answers to complex diagnostic questions involving attention, learning, development, and medical clearances.
By eliminating the typical 6-month hospital waitlists and a 3-to-4-week report turnaround time, we ensure you get the clarity and actionable roadmap you need to move forward without delay.
The Meaning Behind the Name
The name Azana reflects the heart of our work. Across cultures, the word carries meanings connected to announcement, awakening, strengthening, and help. At Azana Psychology Center, the name represents the moment when families begin to better understand their child’s learning, development, and emotional needs. Evaluations often occur during times of uncertainty, and our goal is to help families move forward with clarity, confidence, and the right supports in place.
Meet Dr. Ana Lesquives, PhD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist (CA PSY36167)
| Trilingual Assessment Specialist
Dr. Ana Lesquives, PhD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist – PSY36167
Dr. Ana Lesquives is the founder of Azana Psychology Center. She is a licensed clinical psychologist with advanced specialization in pediatric and adult neuropsychological assessment. She holds deep clinical expertise in diagnosing complex neurodevelopmental and academic conditions, as well as providing specialized medical and pre-surgical clearance evaluations.
Dr. Ana Lesquives’ clinical training was completed within some of the country’s most prestigious pediatric and integrated healthcare institutions. She completed specialized pediatric neuropsychology training at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), followed by an APA-accredited doctoral internship at Kaiser Permanente, where she conducted complex neurodevelopmental, psychodiagnostic, and chronic pain evaluations alongside multidisciplinary medical teams.
Dr. Ana Lesquives is proud to offer comprehensive evaluation services in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, ensuring culturally and linguistically competent care for diverse families across Newport Beach, Irvine, and the greater Orange County community.
Our Evaluation Process: What to Expect
- Step 1: Initial Consultation & Intake We begin with a comprehensive clinical interview to discuss your history, current challenges, and testing goals so we can design a highly customized evaluation battery.
- Step 2: In-Person Testing Session(s) Testing is conducted face-to-face in a comfortable, low-stress environment using gold-standard, evidence-based tools tailored to your child’s or your specific medical needs.
- Step 3: Integrated Analysis & Report Writing Dr. Lesquives meticulously analyzes the multi-source data to formulate diagnostic clarity and write a comprehensive, defensible report packed with actionable home, school, or medical recommendations.
- Step 4: Interactive Feedback Session We meet to review the diagnostic findings in detail, answer every question, and provide you with a clear, definitive roadmap for your next steps within 3 to 4 weeks of final testing.
Areas of Evaluation Include
- Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Profiles: Gold-standard Autism Spectrum assessments (including ADOS-2) , ADHD, and complex executive functioning profiles.
- Learning & Academic Disabilities: Targeted testing for dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and processing disorders to secure school accommodations (IEP/504 plans).
- Adult Neuropsychological Evaluations: Cognitive functioning, memory lapses, and differential diagnosis following concussions, TBI, or unexplained cognitive changes.
- Pre-Surgical & Medical Clearances: Expedited psychological evaluations for Peripheral Nerve Stimulators (PNS) , Bariatric Surgery , and Gender-Affirming Surgery/Hormone Therapy.
Why Families Choose Azana
Families choose Azana Psychology Center for evaluations that are both clinically thorough and thoughtfully delivered.
We focus on providing:
- Hospital-Grade Training, Private Practice Comfort: Benefit from expertise honed at premier institutions like CHLA and Kaiser, without the institutional waitlists.
- Expedited 3-4 Week Turnaround: Receive your comprehensive, fully integrated diagnostic report within weeks of final testing, not months.
- In-Network Accessibility: Proudly accepting Aetna and Cigna to help families access specialized care affordably.
- Fully Multilingual Services: Evaluations, clinical interviews, and feedback sessions can be fully conducted in English, Spanish, or Portuguese.
Our goal is not only to provide answers, but to offer direction and support for what comes next.
Ready to Learn More?
We welcome families seeking ADHD, autism, learning, and diagnostic evaluations across Orange County.
Request a consultation to learn more about our process, availability, and next steps.
Schedule a Free 15 Minute Consultation