Devyna Aguon , LICSW

Devyna Aguon is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Washington with 14 years of experience in mental and behavioral health. She has supported children, teens, and young adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, and behavioral needs, often drawing on deep experience from school-based settings where she worked directly with social, emotional, and behavioral concerns.

Her approach is trauma informed and holistic, blending evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and collaborative problem solving to meet each person where they are. She emphasizes that people generally do the best they can with the skills they have and that new strategies can be learned to manage life s stressors. Together with clients she identifies practical, achievable goals and supports steps toward those outcomes.

As a member of the BIPOC community, she prioritizes culturally competent care and a supportive space for diverse backgrounds. Her style is laid back and adaptable to individual preferences, grounded in the belief that clients are experts in their own stories and carry strengths that will aid recovery. She acknowledges that beginning therapy takes courage and recognizes the importance of that first step.

Therapeutic approaches for online support and care

Devyna uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, empathetic space where clients guide the pace and focus of sessions. This approach helps people build self-awareness, strengthen coping skills, and address concerns like self-esteem, relationship issues, and life transitions.

She also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress management, and many day-to-day challenges where practical skill building can make a difference.

Trauma-Focused Therapy is employed when past traumatic experiences affect current functioning. This work is aimed at understanding responses to trauma, reducing distress, and developing strategies for managing triggers and symptoms.

Finding the best approach is collaborative. She works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, then adjusts methods as therapy progresses so the plan fits the client s life and priorities.

Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing sessions via video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or other locations, fit therapy into busy schedules, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are difficult.