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Are you feeling helpless with your child’s out of control behavior?

Are your teen’s anxiety and mood swings getting harder to manage? 

Do you sometimes wonder, ‘Is this just a phase, or could it be something more?’

Watching your kid struggle and not knowing how to help them can be hard. But it doesn’t have to stay that way.

I’d like to offer you and your child ways to find relief from the worries and challenges they’re carrying. I would like to support you as a parent with strategies that make family life feel more connected, calm, and enjoyable.

And it doesn’t have to feel clinical or cold – it can feel like sitting down with someone who gets it, listens, and walks beside you through the hard parts.

Who I work with

CHILDREN (5 -12) who feel misunderstood and anxious.  As a play therapist, I help children feel seen, heard, and understood, even when words are hard and finding the right ones doesn’t come easy.

Through play, art, stories, and games, we work on challenges like worries, sadness, trouble focusing, bullying, or big changes at home or school. 

Play therapy helps your kid express themselves, build confidence, learn problem-solving skills, and find ways to handle their feelings, so they can grow, feel stronger, and thrive.

With years of experience working with neurodivergent children, including those with Autism, ADHD, and other differences, I’ve seen firsthand how effective play therapy can be for all children, no matter their unique needs.

TEENS who are snapping at people and pulling away from the stuff they used to care about. 

In teen counseling sessions, your adolescent and I will work on understanding emotions, building coping tools that actually help, and making life feel a little less overwhelming.

Therapy can be your teen’s space to just be real – no pressure to have all the right words or explain everything perfectly.

As a play therapist, I use creative tools like art, games, sand, music, and stories to help uncover what’s going on underneath the chaos in their life. We don’t have to sit on a couch and talk about feelings for an hour (unless that’s what they want!).

We also go at the pace that feels right for your teen. 

PARENTS who find themselves overwhelmed and helpless. 

Family life can feel stressful – full of tension, misunderstandings, or little frustrations that keep piling up. 

I work with parents and families to help everyone feel heard, supported, and understood. 

Through family and filial therapy, we focus on the whole family, not just individual struggles. 

I help kids express themselves, guide parents through tricky challenges, and support families in building stronger connections. 

Together, we explore patterns of communication, conflict, and behavior, and learn practical ways to make life at home calmer, more connected, and more joyful.

Common issues addressed in child and teen therapy with me:

• Worry and anxiety
• Anger and big emotions
• Depression
• Aggression
• ADHD, OCD, ODD
• Divorce or family transitions
• School behavior 
• Making friends 
• Chronic illness 
• Developmental delays or learning disabilities
• Trauma 
• Self-harm
• Suicidal ideation

I also offer Counseling for Men and Women Individually

Maybe you’re going through a big life change, feeling constant stress, or carrying grief or trauma that you rarely talk about. 

Maybe your emotions feel out of control—or completely shut down. 

You might be lashing out, withdrawing, or just going through the motions. 

If any of that feels familiar, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself.

In individual therapy, I offer a space where you can unpack what you’re carrying at your own pace, without judgment, pressure, or shame. 

Together, we’ll explore the patterns, beliefs, and emotions showing up in your life and work toward practical, lasting change. My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and rooted in evidence-based techniques, all tailored to your unique needs and goals.

This isn’t one-size-fits-all therapy. I take the time to really get to know you, your story, your strengths, and your challenges, so we can focus on what will best support your healing, growth, and self-understanding.

I work with individuals across all stages of life, from young adults and parents to professionals and older adults, helping with things like:

• Anxiety and stress
  
• Depression or low motivation
  
• Trauma and PTSD
  
• Grief and loss
  
• Life transitions (career, identity, family, etc.)
  
• Relationship issues or breakups
  
• Self-esteem and boundary-setting
  
• Burnout and emotional overwhelm
  

What to expect when working with me?

I have the courage to challenge you as you step into who you were made to be, and I do it with care, support, and respect.

When you work with me, you’ll find a space free of judgment. You’ll be validated, genuinely cared for, and given a sense of hope right from the start, no matter how tough your challenges feel.

We focus on what matters most to you and move at your pace. Sometimes that means exploring new ideas, reading material, assignments, or practicing skills, but everything is tailored to you.

During our sessions, you’ll have my full attention. You’ll have space to share whatever feels important, and our time together will feel relaxed and conversational. 

You can expect a listening ear, playful approaches when helpful, insights, empathy, and yes, sometimes laughter too!

Why choose me as your therapist?

A few things have shaped me into the therapist that I am today…

• I strongly believe that healing comes from connection, trust, and being understood.
• I lean into play and creativity because play is a child’s language and toys are their words.  Play gives children agency, helps them express hard feelings, and builds safety.
• With 8 years as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) in ABA, I’ve learned how important it is to combine structure, empathy, and flexibility- meeting each child right where they are and building from there, at their pace.
• I am trained in Flash Technique, a trauma-processing method that allows my clients to process and reduce the distress from difficult experiences/memories by “flashing” past them without dwelling on them.  It helps difficult memories become less upsetting and creates space for healing, often in just a few sessions.  

A bit about me outside of my work as a therapist

I hold a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health and Wellness from Grand Canyon University. 

My life outside of therapy includes spending lots of time getting to explore living in Oregon since moving here from Arizona about 4 years ago (I still enjoy the benefits of being a snowbird). 

Some of my favorite activities are surfing, hiking, golfing, and snowboarding. 

I am a big enthusiast of books of any kind, comfy blankets, and nooks. I also love traveling to different places and experiencing a local scene. 

Are you ready to start counseling?

I encourage you to schedule your counseling appointment online. 

Not ready to schedule your first appointment yet?

Give us a call and we will be happy to answer your questions (360) 356-8756

Rates information is here.

I look forward to meeting you!

Diana Hoang, LMHCA

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All of our counselors are licensed in Washington State. Our counseling office is physically located in Vancouver, Washington. Our online therapy services are available to all residents in Washington State.