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Jelwyn Agbayani

Jelwyn Agbayani

BIPOC Identifying

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Gender Identity: female

Short Biography

Kumusta, I'm Jelwyn! I am an antiracist, LGBTQ+-allied, and culturally responsive therapist with no shame in sharing who I voted for because mental health IS political. Both my professional clinical experience supporting a variety of populations at every level of mental healthcare and my personal lived experience as a first-generation Filipino-American inform my practice.

Therapy Philosophy

My goal in therapy is to support clients in identifying and achieving their own goals in ways that work for them. When clients have an understanding of what matters to them, the "work" that we do together becomes meaningful and more manageable.

Clinical Focus / Specialties

Generalized anxiety Trauma Anxiety Social anxiety Depression Persistent sadness or low motivation Seasonal depression Low self-esteem Self-criticism Perfectionism People-pleasing Identity exploration Stress & Life Adjustment Burnout Work-related stress Academic stress Major life transitions Relocation or adjustment difficulties Disordered eating Body image distress Behavioral & Emotional Regulation Suicidal thoughts (non-emergency support) Difficulty regulating emotions Feeling stuck Loss of meaning or direction Personal growth “Not feeling like myself”

Therapist Methodology

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Informed Therapy Somatic Experiencing Polyvagal-Informed Therapy Somatic Therapy Mindfulness-Based Therapy Strengths-Based Therapy Motivational Interviewing

Core Values

Social Justice & Equity Values
Anti-racist Feminist-informed Racial equity-focused Culturally responsive Immigrant and refugee-affirming Anti-oppressive practice Intersectional awareness Decolonial / decolonizing approach Accessibility-centered
Identity, Community & Belonging Values
LGBTQIA+ affirming Gender-expansive aware BIPOC-affirming Neurodiversity-affirming Secular-affirming Interfaith respectful Centering marginalized voices Multicultural sensitivity Community resilience-focused Cultural identity exploration Affirming mixed-race / multiracial experiences Affirming intersectional identities
Relational & Healing Philosophy Values
Trauma-informed Strengths-based Client-centered Collaborative Compassion-focused Empowerment-based Nonjudgmental Humor and humanity Radical acceptance Centering safety and trust Emotions as information Empowerment through connection Acceptance and commitment
Mind & Body Spirit & Holistic Healing Values
Somatic / body-based awareness Mindfulness-oriented Creative expression in therapy Rest as resistance Pleasure and joy as healing Connection between personal and systemic healing Self-compassion and stillness
Practice Ethics & Professional Integrity Values
Client autonomy Cultural humility over competence Professional collaboration Ongoing education commitment

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Practice Information

  • Experience: 6 years
  • Availability: Online Sessions Only
  • Languages: English
  • Session Cost: $175 – $250
  • Accepts Insurance: Yes
    Cigna (Evernorth), Premera Blue Cross, Regence BlueShield, Aetna, United Healthcare, First Choice Health Network
  • Populations Served: 18+,Teens,Young Adults,BIPOC clients,LGBTQIA+ clients,Immigrant and First Generation , AANHPI

Credentials

  • License:
    License verification pending or self-certified

Office & Contact Info