Welcome.
Aron Pederson, Registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist (AMFT108372) is Available to accept new clients for in-person sessions in the Mission Valley area or via telehealth if you reside in the state of California.
Hello, I’m Aron.
Aron Pederson is a Registered Associate 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.
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.
Additional Training:
Certified Organic Intelligence Practitioner – Level I & II (Expected 2024)
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
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)
We often believe that the physical or emotional resources that we desire are limited or scarce. We engage in attitudes and behaviors that achieve short-term gains at the cost of lasting satisfaction, contentment, or peace of mind. These patterns of behavior can eventually impede our very ability to recognize or experience what might assist us in moving toward our goals and heartfelt desires.
Clients who work with me will find an inviting and collaborative environment where they can bring their “whole” self, the “messy” parts included, and engage in a process to better understand their stories and contexts, while receiving practical suggestions to support their experiences both during and outside of therapy sessions. I enjoy working with clients who wish to get unstuck from repetitive, troublesome, or self-defeating patterns of relating to themselves, others, or their world.
Service Locations
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In-person in Mission Valley
Conveniently located in central San Diego, where the I-8 and I-805 meet at
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Virtually via telehealth
Live in California but unable to meet in San Diego? Meet via telehealth then.
Please be in a quiet and private space with a consistent internet connection.
