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Trusted Mental Health Counseling Services in Vancouver, WA
At Pax Family Counseling, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and evidence-based mental health services tailored to individuals, couples, and families. Our practice is built on the belief that meaningful healing arises from understanding the root causes of emotional struggles while fostering resilience and connection. With specialized expertise in Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) and Gottman Method approaches, we create a safe, nonjudgmental space for clients to navigate life transitions, relationship challenges, and personal growth. Our founder, Emily De La Torre, brings extensive clinical experience in supporting couples, entrepreneurs, and new parents through complex emotional landscapes.

We prioritize holistic well-being, integrating scientific insights with creative therapeutic techniques to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and relational conflicts. Telehealth services ensure accessibility for clients facing logistical barriers, while our commitment to ongoing professional development guarantees cutting-edge care. Rooted in ethical practice and community trust, we strive to empower clients to achieve lasting emotional wellness and stronger interpersonal connections.
Services
Individual Counseling Family Counseling Telehealth Counseling Marriage Counseling Couples Therapy
Highlights and features
  • We specialize in Emotion Focused Therapy with proven success in relationship healing
  • Our counselors hold dual licenses in Marriage/Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
  • Telehealth options ensure accessible care for busy professionals and remote clients
  • We address complex issues like postpartum struggles and entrepreneurial stress
  • Sessions integrate scientific research with creative therapeutic techniques
Services
Individual Counseling
Personal therapy sessions provide a safe space to resolve inner conflicts, process trauma, and navigate life transitions. Our counselors help clients understand emotional patterns, develop coping strategies, and cultivate greater self-awareness. This service supports improved mental health, stronger relationships, and enhanced life satisfaction through evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
Couples Counseling
Relationship therapy focuses on improving emotional connection and communication between partners. We address issues like betrayal, communication breakdowns, and intimacy challenges using Emotion Focused Therapy. This service helps couples develop healthier interaction patterns, resolve conflicts constructively, and strengthen their emotional and physical connection through proven therapeutic methods.
Telehealth Counseling
Online therapy provides accessible mental health support through secure video sessions. This service accommodates clients with busy schedules, mobility limitations, or geographic barriers. Our telehealth platform maintains therapeutic effectiveness while offering flexible appointment times, including evenings and weekends, ensuring consistent care for individuals and families.
Family Counseling
Family therapy addresses relationship dynamics and communication challenges within households. We help families navigate conflicts, establish healthy boundaries, and improve emotional support systems. This service strengthens family bonds through structured sessions that promote understanding, conflict resolution, and collective problem-solving while respecting individual perspectives.
Marriage Counseling
Marriage counseling strengthens relationships through targeted interventions addressing communication issues and emotional disconnects. We offer premarital counseling using FOCCUS assessments alongside ongoing support for married couples. This service focuses on building conflict resolution skills, enhancing intimacy, and developing shared relationship goals through evidence-based therapeutic frameworks.
People
Emily De La Torre
Professional Counselor
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with dual credentials in Mental Health Counseling. Specializes in Emotion Focused Therapy for couples and entrepreneurs. Holds advanced training from the Gottman Institute and Portland State University. Combines clinical expertise with practical life experience as a parent and outdoor enthusiast.
Questions
What types of counseling do you offer?
We provide individual therapy, couples counseling, family therapy, and telehealth sessions for mental health support.
Are telehealth appointments available?
Yes, we offer secure online counseling sessions for clients in Washington State with flexible scheduling options.
How does couples counseling work?
Our approach uses Emotion Focused Therapy to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen emotional connections between partners.
What issues can family therapy address?
Family counseling helps with communication breakdowns, boundary issues, parenting challenges, and navigating life transitions together.
Do you accept new clients currently?
Our practice is currently full and not accepting new clients at this time.
What are your counseling specialties?
We specialize in relationship therapy, postpartum mental health, entrepreneurial stress management, and trauma recovery.