Emilie Capanang, LMFTA, Mental Health Therapist, Marriage & Family Therapist
Emilie Capanang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate in the state of Washington. She earned her B.S. in Psychology from the University of Hawai‘i at West O‘ahu and went on to complete her M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Touro University Worldwide. Emilie has over five years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples and families across the lifespan, from children to adults.
Emilie’s therapeutic approach draws from evidence-based practices including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and the Gottman Method for couples. With younger clients, she incorporates play therapy to create a safe and engaging space for expression and healing. She specializes in identifying patterns within relationships and family systems, helping clients navigate complex emotional and relational dynamics.
Emilie enjoys working with children, teens, couples and families facing challenges related to anxiety, communication, life transitions and relational stress. She is passionate about helping clients strengthen their relationships and build emotional resilience. Emilie believes that a strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation for meaningful change and strives to create a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment.
Her interest in marriage and family therapy began during her undergraduate studies, where she was drawn to the relational and systemic lens of the field. She is committed to ongoing professional development and remains active in continuing education to stay current in the latest therapeutic advancements. Emilie’s goal at Ripple is to support clients in creating healthier relationships, deeper self-understanding, and more fulfilling lives.
CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING:
M.A. Marriage and Family Therapy, Touro University Worldwide, Los Alamitos, CA
B.S. Psychology, University of Hawaii, Pearl City, HI
Emilie’s therapeutic approach draws from evidence-based practices including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and the Gottman Method for couples. With younger clients, she incorporates play therapy to create a safe and engaging space for expression and healing. She specializes in identifying patterns within relationships and family systems, helping clients navigate complex emotional and relational dynamics.
Emilie enjoys working with children, teens, couples and families facing challenges related to anxiety, communication, life transitions and relational stress. She is passionate about helping clients strengthen their relationships and build emotional resilience. Emilie believes that a strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation for meaningful change and strives to create a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment.
Her interest in marriage and family therapy began during her undergraduate studies, where she was drawn to the relational and systemic lens of the field. She is committed to ongoing professional development and remains active in continuing education to stay current in the latest therapeutic advancements. Emilie’s goal at Ripple is to support clients in creating healthier relationships, deeper self-understanding, and more fulfilling lives.
CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING:
M.A. Marriage and Family Therapy, Touro University Worldwide, Los Alamitos, CA
B.S. Psychology, University of Hawaii, Pearl City, HI
Justin Rinta, MA, LMHC, Mental Health Therapist
Justin Rinta is a licensed mental health counselor for the state of Washington. His therapy techniques include mindfulness, strength-based, person-centered, cognitive-behavioral and dialectical-behavioral. From 2012 to 2014, Justin earned his A.A in psychology while also playing collegiate baseball at Centralia College. He then transferred to Washington State University where he earned his B.S. in psychology. In 2018 he completed graduate school at Western Washington University where he earned his M.A. in rehabilitation counseling. Justin has over 5 years of counseling and clinical experience and has received over 3,000 hours of post-graduation supervision through CORE Health in Longview, WA.
Justin enjoys working with adults who are experiencing concerns with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, self-esteem issues and trauma. He has worked in a psychiatric hospital for children. He has also worked in a homeless teenage shelter for at-risk homeless youth. More recently, for the division of vocational rehabilitation helping adults who live with significant mental health and physical disabilities. His goal at Ripple is to assist clients to become the author of their own lives. He encourages his clients to pursue a holistic approach to health, incorporating exercise, proper sleep and nutrition, nurturing relationships and activities they enjoy.
CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING:
A.A Psychology, Centralia College, Centralia, WA
B.S. Psychology, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
M.A. Rehabilitation Counseling, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
Justin enjoys working with adults who are experiencing concerns with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, self-esteem issues and trauma. He has worked in a psychiatric hospital for children. He has also worked in a homeless teenage shelter for at-risk homeless youth. More recently, for the division of vocational rehabilitation helping adults who live with significant mental health and physical disabilities. His goal at Ripple is to assist clients to become the author of their own lives. He encourages his clients to pursue a holistic approach to health, incorporating exercise, proper sleep and nutrition, nurturing relationships and activities they enjoy.
CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING:
A.A Psychology, Centralia College, Centralia, WA
B.S. Psychology, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
M.A. Rehabilitation Counseling, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA