Jose Pares-Avila , LMHC

Jose Pares-Avila is a Washington-licensed mental health counselor with 37 years of professional experience and advanced degrees in Psychology and Nursing. As an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - he draws on longstanding clinical experience to support people working through addictions, LGBTQ+ related concerns, relationship challenges, and grief and loss.

He combines formal training with a practical, person-centered approach, tailoring dialogue and treatment planning to each individual’s circumstances. His practice also addresses caregiver stress, HIV/AIDS related issues, questions of life purpose, men's concerns, post-traumatic stress, and matters of sexuality. Throughout his work he emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion.

Jose frames the first step toward change as an act of courage and positions himself as a supportive guide in that process. He adapts interventions to the client’s needs and preferences, aiming to help people find clearer direction, improved coping, and greater well-being over time.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Jose uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and individualized treatment planning to address concerns such as addictions, relationship difficulties, grief, and compassion fatigue. He focuses on interventions that are supported by research and adapts them to the client’s situation, explaining options and collaborating on goals in clear, practical terms.

Alongside those structured techniques, Jose emphasizes a tailored, compassionate approach that attends to each person’s specific needs and background. He works with clients to determine which methods feel most helpful, and adjusts the plan as progress is made so the work remains a collaborative process between client and therapist.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or mobility challenges. Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit consistent care into daily life. Licensed professionals can provide effective therapeutic support through these options, helping clients access treatment from their preferred setting and on a schedule that works for them.