Rhonda Aragon is a licensed clinical social worker who has spent the last 10 years helping people navigate hard moments. She practices in Texas and focuses on practical steps people can use to feel steadier. Rhonda listens for what matters most and helps people set clear goals they can reach one step at a time.
Her work covers a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma recovery, addiction, and self esteem. She also addresses relationship struggles, grief, anger, sleep problems, parenting strain, career questions, and life transitions. Rhonda pays attention to overlapping problems like codependency, caregiver stress, and body image as they come up.
Rhonda uses a person-centered approach that keeps each session grounded in the client’s needs. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and Dialectical Behavior Therapy for building emotional regulation skills. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is part of her toolkit when trauma memories need focused work.
Sessions focus on doable tools and clearer thinking rather than jargon. Clients can expect straightforward conversations, short-term skill building, and planning for next steps between meetings. Rhonda encourages practice and small changes that add up over time.
Her style is calm, direct, and collaborative. People who want a therapist who listens carefully and helps them create realistic plans often find her approach useful. Prospective clients are invited to consider whether this practical, goal-oriented style fits their needs.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Rhonda integrates Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in most work. Client-Centered Therapy means the therapist follows the client’s lead and focuses on what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thinking patterns and teaches tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it can help with anxiety, depression, and stress management.
She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal skills. DBT skills are practical and often include straightforward exercises clients can practice between sessions to manage strong emotions and improve communication.
Choosing an approach is a team effort. Rhonda will work with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals and preferences. That process may include trying a few techniques and seeing what helps most, with regular check-ins to adjust the plan.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know the formats offered. Online work can make sessions easier to fit into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also make it simpler to use skill-building homework between meetings and carry new habits into everyday routines.
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
New Mexico, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Rhonda address?
She helps with depression, anxiety, trauma recovery, and addictions, along with self esteem, relationship issues, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, career stress, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
Rhonda uses a person-centered approach that emphasizes listening and collaboration. Sessions focus on practical skills and clear goals rather than long theoretical discussions.
How much experience does she have?
Rhonda has 10 years of experience working as a licensed clinician supporting people through a variety of mental health and life challenges.
Where is Rhonda licensed and based?
She is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Texas with credentials listed as LCSW for New Mexico and Texas.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary by location and clinician availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Rhonda?
To get started, select the continue button on this profile, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time according to therapist availability.
