Devyna Aguon , LICSW

Devyna Aguon is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Washington who concentrates on supporting youth and young adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, challenging relationships, and the effects of traumatic experiences. She brings experience from school-based settings where she worked directly with children and teens to address social, emotional, and behavioral needs, helping them build practical skills and find healthier ways to cope.

Devyna approaches therapy from a trauma-informed and holistic perspective, believing that people do the best they can with the skills they currently have and that new strategies can be learned when life becomes difficult. She and the client collaborate to identify clear goals for counseling and to develop step-by-step plans to reach them. Her clinical toolkit includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Collaborative Problem Solving, chosen to match each person’s needs and preferences.

As a member of the BIPOC community, Devyna prioritizes culturally competent practices and a supportive atmosphere. Her style is laid back and adaptable, centered on the idea that each person is the expert on their own life and already possesses strengths to draw upon. Taking the first step toward therapy is acknowledged as brave, and she offers encouragement to those beginning that process.

Evidence-Based Approaches Delivered Online

Devyna uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for changing behaviors and managing symptoms. CBT is often useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and mood-related concerns. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, nonjudgmental method that helps clarify personal goals and strengthen motivation for change - it can be particularly helpful for addictions, ambivalence about change, and building commitment to new behaviors. Trauma-Focused Therapy in Devyna's work means attending to the effects of traumatic experiences with sensitivity, helping clients process difficult memories and build coping strategies to reduce trauma-related symptoms.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Devyna works together with each person to explore what feels most helpful based on their history, goals, and preferences, and she adapts methods as progress unfolds to find the best fit.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reach licensed professionals from different locations within Washington, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are difficult. The format supports regular, accessible work toward goals using approaches suited to each individual.