Devyna Aguon

Devyna Aguon, LICSW, helps people manage anger, stress, and the daily strains that come with parenting, relationships, and major life changes. She works with youth and young adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, or behavior and emotional challenges. Her tone is calm and approachable, aimed at people who need straightforward support and practical skills.

She has 14 years of experience and has spent much of that time working in school settings. There she supported children and teens with social, emotional, and behavioral needs. Devyna believes most people are doing their best with the skills they have and that new coping tools can be learned when life gets hard.

Sessions focus on clear goals chosen together. She uses hands-on strategies from cognitive behavioral methods and solution-focused conversations to build coping skills and reduce harmful patterns. Motivational interviewing is used to encourage change when people feel stuck, and trauma-informed practices guide work with past hurts.

Devyna describes her style as laid back and flexible to fit individual needs. She emphasizes cultural awareness as a member of the BIPOC community and aims to create a space that respects each person’s background and identity.

If someone is ready to try therapy, she helps them identify small steps and practical skills to move forward. The work centers on building strengths, reducing reactivity, and making daily life feel more manageable.

How therapeutic methods translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience and priorities and focuses on listening, empathy, and building on strengths. This approach helps people feel heard and sets the stage for practical problem solving. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors influence feelings and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and anger. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people find their own reasons to change and can be useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. That decision can shift over time as progress and needs are reviewed together.

The practical benefits of online therapy can include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy day, shorter check-ins when needed, and options that reduce travel time. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm what formats are offered before booking. In all cases, the focus is on using approaches that lead to tangible skills - managing anger, building coping strategies, and improving day-to-day functioning.