Hello, I’m Aron.
Aron Pederson is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who lives and works out of the San Diego, CA area. He has practiced as a psychotherapist for 6+ years and has worked with families across multiple settings for 15+ years. He is dedicated to helping individuals adults, children, and families become unstuck and experience life with greater ease, relief, and flow.
In his free time, Aron enjoys getting lost in a good story, spending time with his spouse and family, and practicing brazilian jiu-jitsu.
Clinical Areas of Focus:
Anxiety, Trauma, Adjustment Issues, Grief and Loss, Anger Management, Recovery from Compulsive Sexual Behaviors, Emotional Overwhelm, and Family of Origin Issues. I work with adults, children, teens, and their families.
I incorporate a mindfulness-based approach to therapy called Organic Intelligence in my work with high activation, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I have specialized training in Play Therapy and Emotionally focused therapy.
I have a flexible schedule and can offer evening appointment times to help accommodate the scheduling needs of students and working professionals. I have morning, afternoon, and evening appointment availabilities. If you would like to learn more about therapy, please do not hesitate to reach out. I’m also available for a free phone or Zoom initial consultation.
Specialized Training:
Organic Intelligence Trained – Level II
Completion of Theraplay Level I and Additional Specialized Training in Play Therapy
Certified Prepare-Enrich Facilitator
Emotionally Focused Family Therapy Training
Emotionally Focused Therapy - Externship & Core Skills
Experience:
Therapist in Private Practice Since Oct 2018
Grief Counselor, Scripps Hospice/The Elizabeth Hospice
Intake Counselor, Aurora Behavioral Healthcare San Diego
Medical Case Manager, San Diego Rescue Mission – Recuperative Care Unit
Registered Behavioral Technician, ACES ABA, Inc.
Education and Affiliations:
M.A. in Marital and Family Therapy from Bethel Seminary, San Diego, CA
B.A. in Psychology with Honors from San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
Member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)