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Are you finding yourself caught in a cycle of confusion and feeling stuck?

Despite trying to talk things through with family or friends, you end up feeling anxious, unsettled, and like no one truly understands you. Your thoughts and emotions overwhelm you, and the path ahead seems unclear and foggy. You may feel like you’re too much for others, yet also not enough.

I deeply empathize with the exhaustion, confusion, and sense of being stuck that you’re experiencing.

I believe I can support you in finding relief, healing, and growth by meeting your needs, whether it is to become more empowered, setting boundaries, or feeling more enjoyment and peace in your life.

Who I work with

Counseling for Men and Women Individually

Feeling overwhelmed, lashing out, and not yourself are all things that can happen, I want to be able to work you through these experiences for a hopeful future.

By providing an individualized experience I get to know you, and find what best approaches would fit your needs, your goals, and your own life. Together we will work through patterns, emotions, and beliefs using evidence-based practices and techniques that can help you improve.

I work with individuals and all age groups who are struggling with:

• Life Transitions
• Grief 
• Trauma
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Relationship issues
• Other concerns

Counseling for Couples

You feel unheard in your relationship, or your partner has become too distant, and every discussion feels like a sluggish effort. Things that were once not big deals have now become fights that are constant.

Working together, I invite couples to build a new bridge in their relationship and identify things that aren’t working for them anymore and find things that are.  I guide you to find connection within one another whether it is learning or re-learning how to connect and create intimacy, communicating to be heard, or working through big relationship stressors that have a negative impact on the relationship.

During sessions I am cultivating an environment where each partner can have the hard conversations and uncomfortable topics in a space that is open and fair to all parties. This can help foster a shared relationship with one another towards trust and open communication not just during session, but also independently.

Topics that can come up during session can include but are not limited to:

• Changes in relationship
• Conflict
• Health issues
• Addiction
• Trauma
• Divorce/Separation/Infidelity
• Communication
• Life transitions/changes
• Sexual concerns
• Other mental health concerns affecting the relationship

I utilize the Gottman Method, a 30-year science evidence-based approach that helps couples identify and find ways to understand and see each other.  I also pull from other methods when working on conflict resolution.

I often notice that communication problems play a big role in many relationship concerns.  In using Structural Therapy and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) approach I empower my clients to learn how to healthily communicate to one another in a safe space.  We also focus on how to strengthen the commitment of the relationship, while learning how to develop greater compassion and understanding for one another. 

Counseling for Children Ages 5-12

For children, some things might be difficult to understand and express. They may be scary, or intimidating, or just confusing and these are all big emotions. I work with children and families on closing the disconnect and giving each family member skills to encourage a healthy relationship.

As a counselor to children with Autism and ADHD, I get to work with families who have had difficulty navigating this relationship with one another and other family members directly. As a parent, you may feel alone when it comes to big decisions in regarding care, I can come alongside as you learn new ways to communicate and care for your child.

For over 7 years I have worked in settings including clinical, school, home-based, and with different organizations and local community representation programs through applied behavioral health (ABA) as a Registered Behavioral Tech (RBT). 

I have started the process of becoming a Registered Play Therapist, after completing 30 hour training in Play Therapy basics and pursuing supervision.  Play is your child’s language and a way of expressing themselves to others.  In our play therapy and family therapy sessions, I will help you and your child have healthier relationships, learn more effective coping skills and gain self esteem.

I am blessed to be able to address different concerns that other families and children have had that you might have and work on individualized care and treatment for your family needs.

Counseling for Teens

Being a teenager is tough, there are so many different challenges that are new. Building relationships with friends and others you meet along the way can be nerve-wracking. I can help support you in building communication skills and social skills that can benefit you positively.

Teens have such a confusing world to navigate in, and finding a safe space and person to talk through things can make life feel not as overwhelming. By building a strong and trusting relationship with your teen I work on finding a space where they are able to build a better connection with you (the adult) and others around them.

My experience is with teens who struggle with ADHD, anxiety, and depression specifically, as these things can play a large factor in a teen’s everyday life and behaviors, thoughts, and emotions.

In our counseling sessions, teens will work to find healthy coping skills and perspectives to work through what’s hard.  They will understand that whatever they are facing they have the skills needed to rise up to that challenge.

Parents can feel disconnected from their teens during these years of their life. Your teen might be more interested in their phone than talking to you.  You and your teen might not feel understood by one another. It can feel confusing and sad losing the connection with your child. I can help support you in finding those new common interests and communication tools, so you can feel connected in your changing relationship.

What to expect when you meet with me:

You will have my undivided attention during our sessions. I give you space to share what you feel you’d like to discuss.

Our sessions will feel more conversational and relaxed. I want you to feel like you can be yourself when you come into the room. You can expect a listening ear, insights, an empathetic presence, and sometimes laughter as well! 

Why choose me as your therapist?

I take a curious approach to get to know you and understand you as a person.

I am patient, compassionate, and I am willing to meet you where you are at in your life, to be there for you. I want you to lean on your personal strengths and skills to feel better because it is possible!

I see counseling as a relationship where true change can happen when we feel fully accepted and understood. This is your space and your time, and I will meet you where you are to reach the goals you have in mind.

A bit about me outside of my work as a therapist

My life outside of therapy includes spending lots of time in the great outdoors surfing, hiking, golfing, and snowboarding. I am a big enthusiast of books of any kind and comfy blankets and nooks.

I also enjoy traveling to different places and experiencing all the differences one place has to offer, but Arizona will always be my favorite because it is home to my family and friends, and some epic sunsets.

My favorite time is time that is spent being around lots of friends and family, some good food, and making memories that we all get to talk about.

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, Therapist Intern

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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.