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Are you feeling overwhelmed in your relationship, your family, or within yourself?

Maybe you and your partner keep having the same arguments and can’t seem to break the cycle. Maybe communication feels strained, or you’re starting to feel more distant from each other than you’d like.

You might also be struggling personally – with anxiety, stress, life transitions, or feeling stuck and unsure how to move forward.

If you’re a parent, you may be worried about your child or teen’s behavior, anxiety, or mood changes and wondering how best to support them. Watching someone you love struggle while feeling unsure what to do can be incredibly hard.

You don’t have to face these challenges alone. I work with couples, adults, and families to help them better understand themselves and one another, improve communication, and create healthier, more supportive relationships. 

Together, we can work toward easing the stress you’re carrying and building more connection, clarity, and emotional balance in your life.

What Services I Offer

Child Therapy (Ages 5–12) in Vancouver, WA

I work with children who may feel anxious, misunderstood, or overwhelmed by big emotions. As a play therapist, I help children feel seen, heard, and understood – even when words are hard to find.

Through play, art, stories, and games, children can express what’s going on inside in ways that feel natural and safe. Together we work on challenges like worries, sadness, trouble focusing, bullying, social struggles, or big changes at home or school.

Play therapy helps children:

• Express themselves more freely
  
• Build confidence
  
• Strengthen problem-solving skills
  
• Learn ways to manage big feelings
  

The goal is to help your child feel stronger, more capable, and better understood.

I also have extensive experience working with neurodivergent children, including those who are Autistic, ADHD, or who experience the world a little differently. I take a neurodiversity-affirming approach, which means I focus on understanding each child’s unique way of thinking, communicating, and experiencing the world rather than trying to “fix” who they are.

For many autistic children, play therapy provides a natural way to build emotional awareness, social confidence, and self-advocacy skills while honoring their individuality and strengths.

Teen Therapy in Vancouver, WA

Teens sometimes show their struggles through irritability, shutting down, or pulling away from things they once enjoyed.

In teen counseling, we work together to understand emotions, develop coping tools that actually help, and make life feel a little less overwhelming.

Therapy can be a place where your teen can be real – without pressure to say the perfect thing or explain everything clearly.

As a play therapist, I often incorporate creative approaches like:

• art
  
• games
  
• sand tray
  
• music
  
• storytelling
  

These tools help uncover what’s going on beneath the surface. We don’t have to sit on a couch talking about feelings for an hour (unless that’s what your teen prefers).

I also work with neurodivergent teens, including autistic adolescents who may experience social stress, burnout, masking, or anxiety. My goal is to help teens better understand themselves, develop confidence in who they are, and find strategies that work with their brain – not against it.

Parent Coaching and Family Therapy in Vancouver, WA

Parenting can feel overwhelming at times – especially when tensions, misunderstandings, or daily stress keep piling up.

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

Through family therapy and filial therapy, we focus on the whole family system – not just one person’s struggles.

I help families:

• understand their child’s emotional world
  
• navigate tricky behavioral challenges
  
• strengthen communication
  
• rebuild connection and trust
  

For families with neurodivergent children, I also help parents better understand how their child experiences the world and learn practical ways to support regulation, communication, and connection at home.

Together, we work toward a home environment that feels calmer, more connected, and more joyful.

Common Issues Addressed in Child & Teen Therapy

• Anxiety and worries
  
• Anger and big emotions
  
• Depression
  
• Aggression or behavioral challenges
  
• ADHD, OCD, ODD
  
• Autism and neurodivergence
  
• Divorce or family transitions
  
• School behavior or stress
  
• Friendship and social struggles
  
• Chronic illness
  
• Developmental delays or learning differences
  
• Trauma
  
• Self-harm
  
• Suicidal ideation
  

Couples Therapy in Vancouver, WA

Sometimes relationships reach a point where partners feel unheard, disconnected, or stuck in repeated conflict. Conversations that used to feel easy may now feel exhausting or tense.

In couples counseling, I help partners rebuild connection and identify what is no longer working in the relationship – and what can.

Together we work toward:

• deeper understanding
  
• healthier communication
  
• rebuilding trust
  
• strengthening emotional and physical intimacy
  

Sessions are designed to create a space where both partners can talk openly – even about difficult topics – in a way that feels respectful and balanced.

Topics that may come up include:

• Relationship changes
  
• Conflict patterns
  
• Health issues
  
• Addiction
  
• Trauma
  
• Divorce, separation, or infidelity
  
• Communication challenges
  
• Life transitions
  
• Sexual concerns
  
• Mental health challenges impacting the relationship
  

My work with couples is grounded primarily in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), an evidence-based approach supported by more than 30 years of research on adult attachment and relationship dynamics. EFT helps partners understand the deeper emotions and needs that drive conflict and disconnection, allowing them to move toward greater emotional safety, responsiveness, and closeness. 

I also incorporate the Gottman Method for couples therapy, another research-based approach developed from over three decades of studying couples.  With this method, we will work together to strengthen communication, deepen commitment, and build relationships where both of you feel understood, valued, and supported.

Individual Counseling for Men & Women in Vancouver, WA

Sometimes life brings overwhelming stress, major transitions, grief, or trauma that can feel difficult to carry alone.

You might feel anxious, emotionally overwhelmed, shut down, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you.

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

Together we’ll explore the patterns, beliefs, and emotions shaping your life and work toward meaningful, lasting change.

My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and grounded in evidence-based practices, while also being tailored to your unique needs and goals.

Many of the individuals I work with are neurodivergent adults, including autistic adults and those with ADHD. Some have known this about themselves for years, while others are just beginning to understand their differences.

Our work may include:

• understanding your brain and strengths
  
• reducing burnout and overwhelm
  
• building healthier boundaries
  
• improving relationships and communication
  
• developing self-compassion and confidence
  

Common Concerns in Individual Therapy

• Anxiety and stress
  
• Depression or low motivation
  
• Trauma and PTSD
  
• Grief and loss
  
• Life transitions (career, identity, family)
  
• Relationship challenges or breakups
  
• Self-esteem and boundaries
  
• 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.

Like many people, I have faced my own life struggles, and those experiences have deepened my empathy and understanding, shaping me into a therapist who approaches each client with compassion, humility, and genuine respect for the courage it takes to grow and heal.

I hold a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health and Wellness from Grand Canyon University. My training in the following approaches greatly informs my work: Internal Family Systems (IFS), Flash Technique, Structural Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Gottman Therapy.

With 8 years as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), I’ve learned how important it is to combine structure, empathy, and flexibility – meeting each person right where they are and building from there, at their pace. 

A bit about me outside of my work as a therapist

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. 

At the core of my life, I value connection, purpose, and continued growth. My personal faith is one of the ways I stay grounded and find meaning, and it continues to shape how I show up with care, compassion, and curiosity in both my life and my work.

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.