Lisa Aragon, LPC

Lisa Aragon is a licensed, person-centered counselor with ten years of experience supporting individuals facing depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions. She brings a blend of therapeutic skill and practical career-focused experience, having worked as an academic coach and advisor to help students succeed in college and as a vocational rehabilitation counselor assisting people with disabilities to find meaningful work. Her background reflects a long-standing commitment to helping clients set and meet life goals while strengthening communication and interpersonal skills.

Known for a strengths-based approach, she draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, collaborative space where clients feel heard and understood. She also integrates tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy when helpful to address patterns of thinking, emotional regulation, and coping strategies. She holds the credential Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), which indicates formal training and state licensure to provide mental health services.

In addition to counseling, Lisa has professional mediation training through the US Department of Justice, which complements her focus on improving communication and resolving conflicts within relationships and families. She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, parenting and blended family issues, chronic illness and pain, and career-related stress. She recognizes that beginning therapy is a brave step and frames the process as a collaborative effort to help each person move toward greater well-being.