Who We Are
At Aragon and Hernandez Social Services, we believe everyone deserves access to compassionate, affordable mental health care. Our agency was founded with a simple but powerful purpose: to walk alongside individuals, children, couples, and families as they navigate life’s challenges. By offering counseling on a sliding scale, we remove financial barriers so that support is within reach for all who need it in the Southern California community.
Our team is committed to creating a safe and welcoming space where healing can happen. We honor the unique experiences of each person we serve, recognizing that you are the expert in your own life. Through evidence-based interventions and personalized treatment plans, we empower you to grow through struggles, make peace with the past, and move toward a healthier, more fulfilling future.
Grounded in compassion, respect, and accessibility, we are a partner in building resilience and strengthening community well-being. Our vision is a future where high-quality mental health care is not a privilege, but a right for all, and where every individual feels seen, supported, and empowered to thrive.
Dr. Izette Aragon
Dr. Izette Aragon, known by many of her patients as Dr. A., brings both compassion and honesty to her work as a therapist. Licensed in California, Texas, and Colorado, she holds a Doctorate in Social Work along with advanced training in evidence-based approaches like CBT, EMDR, DBT, and the Gottman Method. Her specialty lies in walking with people through life’s hardest seasons—complex trauma, deep grief, and the kinds of emotional wounds that don’t simply fade with time.
What sets Dr. Aragon apart is her belief that therapy should be transformative, not endless. She helps clients uncover the truths that shape their patterns, face the painful places they’ve avoided, and learn tools that create lasting change. Her approach is direct yet deeply caring. She doesn’t sugarcoat, but she never leaves you to face the hard work alone.
With over two decades of experience and a strong educational foundation, Dr. Aragon is dedicated to helping individuals and couples move beyond “just coping” into real healing. She sees therapy as a place not just to process the past, but to reshape the future with resilience, clarity, and strength.
Dr. Barbara Hernandez
Dr. Hernandez has dedicated her career to walking alongside individuals and families on their path to healing. With a strong educational foundation—including degrees in Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Business Administration, and a Doctorate in Psychology—she brings both clinical expertise and a heart for leadership to her work.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Dr. Hernandez specializes in trauma and complex trauma. She is trained in evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which allow her to provide compassionate, effective care tailored to each person’s needs.
Beyond her direct clinical work, Dr. Hernandez leads a team of more than 40 providers, ensuring that their diverse skills come together to support the mental health needs of the community. Her client-centered approach is guided by the belief that healing happens best in safe, collaborative spaces where every individual feels heard and valued.
Our Core Values
Compassion
We lead with empathy and kindness. Every person’s story matters, and we’re here to walk with you in a way that feels supportive and genuine.
Respect
We believe everyone deserves to feel seen and valued. No matter your background, you’ll find a safe place here where you belong.
Accessibility
Quality mental health care should never be out of reach. We work to remove barriers so support is available to anyone who needs it.
Healing doesn’t happen in isolation. We’re rooted in our community and committed to building connections that foster resilience and shared strength.
Community
Empowerment
Our role is to help you discover your own strengths. We’ll support you in building the tools and confidence to navigate life with greater ease.
Excellence
You deserve the best care possible. We hold ourselves to high standards and are always learning, growing, and improving to better serve you.
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