Compassionate, Personalized Counseling That Meets You Where You Are
At Vancouver Wellness Studio, we offer thoughtful, evidence-based therapy services for individuals, couples, and families. Whether you’re working through anxiety, relationship conflict, family dynamics, or major life transitions, our team of skilled therapists is here to support your path toward healing and connection.
We believe in creating a safe, affirming space where every person—no matter their age, background, or relationship structure—can feel heard, supported, and empowered.
Support for Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Life Transitions, and More
Our individual counseling services are designed to help adults, teens, and children develop deeper emotional insight and build the tools needed for long-term mental and emotional well-being. Each session is tailored to your unique goals, needs, and pace of healing.
Counseling
Couples Counseling & Individual Counseling
Individual Counseling & Therapy
Support for Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Life Transitions, and More
Our individual counseling services help adults, teens, and children develop greater self-awareness, build emotional resilience, and work through mental health challenges in a nurturing and collaborative environment.
Our therapists draw from modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and somatic practices tailored to each individual’s goals.
Counseling Services at Our Vancouver Location
We support individuals with:
Anxiety & Depression Therapy
Trauma & PTSD Support (including EMDR)
Therapy for Life Transitions & Grief
ADHD & Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy
Body Image & Eating Disorder Counseling
Therapy for Self-Esteem and Identity Exploration
Couples Counseling & Relationship Therapy
Rebuild Trust, Improve Communication, Deepen Connection
Whether you’re navigating a new stage in your relationship, dealing with conflict, or simply want to feel more connected, couples therapy can provide clarity and direction. We work with couples of all backgrounds and identities to help empower them as a couple and develop a stronger relationship, however that looks for them as a couple or individually.
Sessions help couples reconnect through improved emotional safety, practical tools, and deeper understanding.
We support couples with:
Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples (EFT)
Gottman Method Relationship Counseling
Premarital and Commitment Counseling
Support After Infidelity or Trust Rupture
Therapy for Sex, Intimacy & Communication
Child, Teen & Family Counseling
Strengthen Family Connections and Foster Emotional Growth
We specialize in therapy for children, adolescents, and families facing challenges related to behavior, school issues, parenting, or emotional regulation. Our child and family therapists use a playful, developmentally appropriate approach to support families during their most important seasons.
We also provide parent-child therapy and collaborative family counseling to improve dynamics and build lasting connection.
We support families with:
Emotional and Behavioral Challenges in Children & Teens
Parent Coaching and Support
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) & ADHD
Therapy for Sibling or Parent-Child Conflict
Support for Families During Divorce or Transition
YOu may still have questions
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A: Individual therapy provides a safe and supportive space to explore the root causes of anxiety, depression, and trauma. At Vancouver Wellness Studio, we use evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, and mindfulness-based tools to help clients better understand their symptoms, develop healthy coping strategies, and create meaningful change. Whether you’re facing a recent challenge or working through long-standing emotional pain, therapy can offer relief, clarity, and personal growth.
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A: Couples counseling is a collaborative process designed to help partners improve communication, resolve conflict, and rebuild emotional intimacy. We draw on proven frameworks like Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method to guide conversations around trust, values, and shared goals. Whether you're dealing with ongoing tension, recovering from betrayal, or preparing for a future together, our therapists create a supportive environment to help your relationship grow stronger and more connected.
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A: Our child and family therapy services help address emotional regulation, behavior concerns, sibling conflict, and parent-child communication. Using age-appropriate, creative techniques and a neurodiversity-affirming lens, we support children and teens in expressing themselves, building resilience, and developing coping skills. We also work closely with parents through coaching and collaborative sessions to improve family dynamics, especially during transitions like divorce, relocation, or school changes.
Meet Our Providers
Amanda Salazar, LMHCI
Amanda is a Clinical Mental Health Intern completing her Master’s degree in Rehabilitation. Amanda offers Low-Fee Mental Health Counseling options.
Counseling with a Mental Health track at Western Oregon University. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences and approaches her work from a holistic, integrative perspective honoring the deep connection between mind, body, and lived experience.
Amanda works with individuals, teens, couples, and families, with a special passion for supporting clients through the perinatal and postpartum seasons of life. She understands that these transitions can bring both profound joy and unexpected challenges, and she offers a steady, compassionate presence during times of change.
Her approach is person centered and humanistic at its core. Amanda believes that each individual already carries inherent strength and resilience, even when it feels out of reach. She integrates Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and elements of Gestalt Therapy to create sessions that are both structured and deeply relational.
Amanda views therapy as a collaborative journey. She strives to cultivate a safe, affirming space where clients feel heard, empowered, and supported as they grow. With warmth, empathy, and gentle guidance, she walks alongside her clients as they build insight, develop practical tools, and reconnect with their inner capacity for change.
Intern Therapy
At VWS we are proud to support our community by providing reduced fee services for clients seeking mental health. We offer a clinical training program for graduate-level intern therapists. As part of this program, we offer low-cost counseling with fees of $90 for Individuals and $115.00 for Couples + Family therapy.
Our Intern Therapists start at different times throughout the year, most often in January or April, and see clients during their internship for up to 10-18 months. After that time, clients can continue with their therapist once they become a VWS employee, or be transitioned to another VWS therapist to continue their care. Learn more about our Intern Therapists below!