- Trauma informed
- Goal focused
- Culturally aware
About Devyna
Devyna Aguon, LICSW, focuses on helping people navigate depression, anxiety, stress, and life changes. She works with individuals who are feeling overwhelmed by grief, relationship strain, parenting stress, or the aftereffects of trauma. Her tone is calm and straightforward, and she aims to create a supportive space where people can begin to make practical changes.
Devyna draws on 14 years of experience, much of it spent working in school settings with children and teens who had social, emotional, or behavioral needs. She approaches care from a trauma-informed and holistic standpoint, believing that people are doing the best they can with the skills they have. Therapy starts with clear goals chosen together and moves toward building useful skills for daily life.
Her style is laid back and adapts to each person’s needs. Sessions often include elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to examine unhelpful thinking and strengthen motivation for change. Solution-Focused and trauma-focused techniques are used when clients want concrete steps or need to address difficult experiences.
Devyna emphasizes cultural awareness as a member of the BIPOC community and aims to incorporate culturally competent practices into care. She believes clients are the experts on their own lives and helps them connect with their strengths. Progress is gradual and practical, centering on small, manageable changes.
Starting therapy with Devyna involves setting clear, achievable goals and practicing new skills between sessions. The work is collaborative and paced to fit each person’s life and priorities.
Devyna draws on 14 years of experience, much of it spent working in school settings with children and teens who had social, emotional, or behavioral needs. She approaches care from a trauma-informed and holistic standpoint, believing that people are doing the best they can with the skills they have. Therapy starts with clear goals chosen together and moves toward building useful skills for daily life.
Her style is laid back and adapts to each person’s needs. Sessions often include elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to examine unhelpful thinking and strengthen motivation for change. Solution-Focused and trauma-focused techniques are used when clients want concrete steps or need to address difficult experiences.
Devyna emphasizes cultural awareness as a member of the BIPOC community and aims to incorporate culturally competent practices into care. She believes clients are the experts on their own lives and helps them connect with their strengths. Progress is gradual and practical, centering on small, manageable changes.
Starting therapy with Devyna involves setting clear, achievable goals and practicing new skills between sessions. The work is collaborative and paced to fit each person’s life and priorities.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.