Effective Date: July 1, 2026
Last Updated: July 1, 2026
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10. Contact Us
Carl Wells, PhD
16168 Beach Blvd, Suite 241
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Phone: (714) 292-4839
Email: cwells@socal.rr.com
Website: carlwellstherapist.com