Emu Aragon, MS, LCMHC, QS, LPC-MHSP, NCC, ACS
Clinical Lead/Supervisor
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Qualified Supervisor (North Carolina)
Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health Service Provider (Tennessee)
Certified ADOS-2 Administrator
he/him
Emu sees adult individuals and couples
Therapy often begins at the intersection of story and survival - where lived experience, identity, and longing for relief quietly converge. Over the last decade, my work has been shaped by walking alongside individuals and communities navigating trauma, identity development, and complex relational worlds.
Grounded in trauma-informed, relational, and culturally responsive care, I offer therapy as a space to not just heal but thrive after wounding experiences rather than be defined by them. I am especially passionate about offering a brave space for Queer and Transgender folx, People of Color, and neurodivergent adults (ADHD/Autism), where they can be fully seen, accepted, and honored. Drawing from evidence-based approaches and a deep respect for clients’ innate wisdom, my work invites healing that is not about fixing what is broken, but about reclaiming what has always been there.
I also welcome work with romantic partners navigating challenges within either monogamous or ethically non-monogamous relationship structures.
Grounded in trauma-informed, relational, and culturally responsive care, I offer therapy as a space to not just heal but thrive after wounding experiences rather than be defined by them. I am especially passionate about offering a brave space for Queer and Transgender folx, People of Color, and neurodivergent adults (ADHD/Autism), where they can be fully seen, accepted, and honored. Drawing from evidence-based approaches and a deep respect for clients’ innate wisdom, my work invites healing that is not about fixing what is broken, but about reclaiming what has always been there.
I also welcome work with romantic partners navigating challenges within either monogamous or ethically non-monogamous relationship structures.
Qualifications |
Emu holds a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. He is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (NC), Licensed Professional Counselor – Mental Health Service Provider (TN), National Certified Counselor, Approved Clinical Supervisor, and Qualified Supervisor in North Carolina.
He is currently pursuing a PhD in Counseling and Counselor Education at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where his training emphasizes trauma-informed practice, clinical supervision, and social justice. He also holds a graduate certificate in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, reflecting his commitment to culturally responsive and affirming care. In addition to his clinical and supervisory experience, Emu is trained and certified in administering the ADOS-2, an empirically validated assessment used in the evaluation of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). |
Counseling
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Emu brings nearly a decade of experience across diverse clinical settings, including juvenile justice, intensive in-home child and family therapy, university counseling centers, and private practice. He has provided individual, couple, and family therapy in both English and Spanish, with clinical experience spanning trauma, neurodivergence (ADHD/Autism), identity development, racial minority stress, and complex relational dynamics.
He has worked extensively with adolescents and adults both with and without formal Autism diagnoses, giving him a nuanced and affirming approach to administering the ADOS-2. In addition to his clinical work, Emu is actively involved in teaching, supervision, research, and the training of future counselors. |
Specialization |
Emu’s clinical approach is grounded in trauma-informed, relational, and culturally responsive care that honors clients’ lived experiences and innate wisdom. He specializes in working with acute and complex trauma across a range of individuals and communities, including first responders. He is especially experienced in supporting Queer and Transgender individuals, People of Color, neurodivergent clients (including ADHD and Autism), and partners navigating ethically non-monogamous or polyamorous relationships.
His work integrates evidence-based approaches including EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT). Emu also has specialized experience in Autism assessment and support, including administration of the ADOS-2, with an emphasis on strengths-based understanding and advocacy. |
Personal Life |
Outside of his clinical and academic work, Emu values creativity, connection, and grounding moments in everyday life. He sings professionally as a secondary passion and enjoys spending time in local coffee shops, where community and conversation naturally unfold. Emu shares his life with his dog, Archie, who keeps him present, amused, and balanced through life’s transitions. These personal touchstones inform the warmth, authenticity, and curiosity he brings into the therapy space.
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