Psychotherapy & Psychiatry in Brea, CA

Dr. Francis Shih completed his adult, adolescent and child psychiatry training at UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute and has practiced integrative psychiatry for over 20 years.  He attended UCLA majoring in psychobiology and University of Vermont College of Medicine for his medical degree.  At  Neurowellness Spa, Dr. Shih brings quality compassionate care with a focus on enhancing resilience and potential.  

On a personal note, Dr. Shih was named after the city he was born in, San Francisco.  He grew up in the Midwest and Orange County, but also lived in Los Angeles, New England and the Seattle area.  With his free time, Dr. Shih enjoys exploring the diversity of food and culture with his family and friends.  

Rica Beck is a dual-certified Family and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 16 years of diverse clinical experience, offering a unique blend of expertise across family medicine and behavioral health. A graduate of both Azusa Pacific University and Western University of Health Sciences, Rica has devoted her career to addressing the complex needs of individuals across the lifespan.

In her most recent role, Rica served at an outpatient community clinic, providing essential healthcare services to medically underserved and uninsured populations. Her compassionate, patient-centered approach bridges the gap between physical and mental well-being, ensuring holistic care for vulnerable communities.

Rica’s clinical expertise lies in the treatment of depression, trauma, stress-related conditions, psychotic and mood disorders. She is deeply committed to empowering patients through evidence-based care, fostering resilience, and transforming lives. With a passion for advocacy and an unwavering dedication to health equity, Rica Beck stands at the forefront of integrated care, driving meaningful change in healthcare delivery.

Tosh Garcia is a native of Redondo Beach and the South Bay, Tosh began his journey in Behavioral Health in 2007 when he joined the US Army. Initially trained as a Combat Medic, Tosh pivoted and became a Behavioral Health Specialist due to the increased need for behavioral health services.

Tosh then went on to serve as a Behavioral Health Specialist at various locations inside the continental United States including Texas, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Tosh also served in multiple overseas tours including Germany, Hawaii, and Afghanistan.

Tosh has served as a Clinical Manager in various settings including Multi-Disciplinary Behavioral Health, Inpatient Psychiatry, Social Work Services, Combat Operational Stress Control, and the US Army Graduate Medical Education Psychiatry program.

The two things that drive him professionally are taking care of patients and wanting to help others. In his free time, Tosh enjoys nothing more than spending time at the Beach with his two daughters and rescue dog, Tommy, as well as trying new restaurants.