Hernandez Counseling & Associates Executive Team

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Dr. Hernandez earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Mount St. Mary's University, Master of Art in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University, a Master in Business Administration from Capella University, and her Doctor of Psychology from Ryokan College. 

She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 46641) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC 1471) in the state of California and a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist in the state of Texas (LMFT 204281). Dr. Hernandez is currently a Psychologist Assistant (PSB94025080) pending exam for licensure with the California Board of Psychology.  

  Dr. Hernandez specializes in trauma, complex trauma and is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).  Dr. Hernandez manages a team of 40+ providers to  ensure that all the teams backgrounds work in tandem to support the mental health needs of our clients and our communities.  

Dr. Aragon earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from California State University Fullerton, Master of Social Work from California State University Long Beach, a Master of Business Administration from Capella University, and her Doctor of Social Work from Capella University. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW 28038) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC 1086) in California, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Colorado (CSW.09924742) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas (LCSW 108336). Dr. Aragon holds a human resources management certificate from California State University Fullerton, and is a certified case manager through the Commission for Case Manager Certification.

  Dr. Aragon specializes in complex trauma, issues surrounding death and dying, and is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Alongside Dr. Hernandez, and the clinical director Wendy Mielke LMFT, Dr. Aragon leads and trains the clinical team at Hernandez Counseling and Associates.

Mayra Contreras has extensive experience in front and back office management at a dental industry.  She is a graduate from California State University Dominguez Hills with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.  Mayra plans on continuing her education and training in the field of psychology.  Her broad knowledge of office management combined with psychology allow her to connect with staff and clients and provide the best service possible.  Mayra is certified as a Community Health Care worker and is currently developing various agency programs to enhance the care of our clients.  

Edith Resnedez has over 30 years experience in the medical industry.  Her expertise has primarily been in front and back medical office management.  Personal medical assistant to physicians specialising in nephrology.  As she progressed through her career, she became a Patient Care Technician and managed the dialysis care of patients in Texas and then in California.  She later transitioned into medical billing and has been the with Hernandez Counseling & Associates in her capacity for the last 6 years.     

Cathy comes to the agency with many years of experience in the medical field, more specifically in front and back office administration.  She is a graduate from California State University Fullerton in Criminal Justice.  Cathy's expertise int he last few years has been in intake and admissions.  Within the agency she has assumed the position of Admissions Coordinator in which she manages all internet, phone and email referrals for the agency and ensures that each client is assessed for one of our clinical programs. 

Carlos Hernandez has extensive experience in customer care and facilities management.  He has over 22 years working for the Sleep Number Corporation as a technician and over 15 years in food distribution for acute and non-acute care facilities throughout Los Angeles County.  Carlos expertise in customer care and his technical skills have allowed him to offer supportive services to the agency and maintain a siren environment for our clients and staff.  Carlos takes pride in the appearance and maintenance of the offices to ensure that the clients are entering into a peaceful environment that is conducive to healing and growth.