Lisa Aragon , LPC

Lisa Aragon, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), brings ten years of clinical experience supporting people facing depression, anxiety, and major life transitions. She practices from a person-centered perspective, helping clients clarify goals, strengthen communication, and build skills to become their best selves. Prior to and alongside mental health counseling, she has worked as an academic coach and advisor guiding students toward success in college, and as a vocational rehabilitation counselor assisting individuals with disabilities to find meaningful work.

Lisa has a deep commitment to helping others meet life goals and improve relationships through clearer communication. Her background also includes professional mediation training through the U.S. Department of Justice, equipping her to facilitate constructive conversations during conflict and change. She integrates practical strategies and empathetic listening to tailor support to each person’s needs.

She recognizes that taking the first step toward therapy can require courage and honors those who begin the process of change. Lisa focuses on collaborative goal setting and skill-building to support long-term growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Lisa Aragon draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to support people working through stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental partnership where the therapist follows the client's lead and helps clarify personal goals and values. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety and improve coping. DBT offers concrete skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, making it useful for intense emotions and relationship struggles.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Lisa works with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress is made. The aim is to combine empathy and practical tools to support meaningful change.

Online therapy provides flexibility in how care is delivered - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - so people can choose the format that fits their schedule and comfort level. These options make it easier to maintain consistent work on goals, access licensed professionals from different locations within the same region, and integrate therapy into a busy life.