Mental Health Counseling
Emilie Capanang
LMFTA, Marriage & Family Therapist
Emilie Capanang, LMFTA is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate in the state of Washington. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Hawaiʻi at West Oʻahu and her Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Touro University Worldwide.
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With over seven years of clinical experience, Emilie works with individuals, couples, families, children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. She has extensive experience helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, PTSD, chronic illness, anger, life transitions, relationship challenges, communication difficulties, spiritual trauma, and family conflict. She also has three years of experience supporting children and families involved in the foster care system and has worked with veterans and older adults, giving her a broad understanding of the unique needs that arise across different stages of life.
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Emilie is especially passionate about working with couples. She helps partners strengthen communication, rebuild trust, deepen emotional connection, and develop healthier relationship patterns. Her work focuses on helping clients better understand the connections between their thoughts, emotions, relationships, and family systems to create meaningful, lasting change.
Her therapeutic approach is collaborative, compassionate, and evidence-based. Emilie draws from a variety of proven modalities to tailor treatment to each client's unique needs, including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), the Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Person-Centered Therapy, and Faith-Based Christian Counseling when requested.
Emilie is committed to creating a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe to explore life's challenges, build emotional resilience, improve relationships, and cultivate greater self-awareness and well-being.
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She is a Filipino therapist who is fluent in Tagalog and other Filipino dialects.
CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING:
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, Washington State
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, University of Hawaii, Pearl City, HI
Master's Degree, Marriage and Family Therapy, Touro University Worldwide, Los Alamitos, CA
​Justin Rinta
MA, LMHC, Mental Health Therapist
Justin Rinta, LMHC is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Washington. He earned his Associate of Arts in Psychology from Centralia College, where he also played collegiate baseball, before completing his Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Washington State University. He went on to earn his Master of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling from Western Washington University in 2018.
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Justin works with adults navigating anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, anger, life transitions, relationship challenges, and self-esteem concerns. His goal is to help clients become the authors of their own lives by building resilience, increasing self-awareness, and developing practical tools for lasting change.
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Throughout his career, Justin has gained experience working with diverse populations. He has worked in a psychiatric hospital serving children, a homeless shelter supporting at-risk youth, and with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, helping adults living with significant mental health and physical disabilities achieve greater independence and well-being.
Justin believes in treating the whole person and encourages clients to take a holistic approach to mental health by incorporating exercise, quality sleep, balanced nutrition, supportive relationships, and meaningful activities into their lives.
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His therapeutic approach is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to each client's unique needs. Justin integrates evidence-based treatment methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Strengths-Based Therapy to help clients develop healthier thought patterns, improve emotional regulation, and build confidence in navigating life's challenges.
Justin sees clients for anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, anger, life transitions, relationship challenges, and self-esteem concerns.
CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING:
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Washington State
Associate of Arts in Psychology, Centralia College, Centralia, WA
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
​Master's Degree, Rehabilitation Counseling, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA