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Jose Pares-Avila, LMHC

Addictions LGBTQ+ Relationships Grief Compassion fatigue
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

I am licensed in Washington with 37 years of professional work experience along with advanced degrees in Psychology and Nursing. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, lgbtq+ related issues, relationship issues, & coping with grief and loss. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Professional experience

37 yrs in practice
Addictions LGBTQ+ Relationships Grief Compassion fatigue

Additional areas of focus: Caregiver issues and stress, HIV / AIDS, Life purpose, Men's issues, Post-traumatic stress, Sexuality

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

Languages

EnglishSpanish

License information

WA LMHC LH 00008874

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Jose Pares-Avila. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Jose is a very caring and understanding therapist. He's well-experienced, wise and puts in his best efforts to help me be kind to myself. He doesn't judge anything I say and always feels like I deserve to be happy

Written on Nov 15, 2025 after therapy with Jose for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes