- 30 years experience
- Tool-focused sessions
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Mary
Mary "Jane" Poulson brings three decades of counseling experience to her work. She uses straightforward, practical talk to help people manage anxiety, depression, grief, and life changes. Jane aims to make sessions feel approachable so clients can talk about hard things without extra pressure.
Jane trained at Gonzaga University where she earned a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology. She is licensed as an LPC and as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Over her career she has focused on anxiety, trauma, mood concerns, attention difficulties, and issues tied to relationships and codependency.
Her style is down-to-earth and interactive. She balances listening with teaching concrete tools, such as mindfulness exercises and behavioral strategies. Sessions often include skill practice, goal-setting, and checks on what is working between meetings.
Jane draws on Client-Centered methods, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness practices. She also uses solution-focused techniques to keep work goal-oriented and practical. The approach is shaped to each person's needs rather than following a single script.
People who prefer clear explanations and hands-on coping skills often find her style useful. She encourages honest conversation about relationships, stress, and addictive patterns. If someone wants steady, experienced guidance and tools they can use outside of sessions, Jane offers that kind of support.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s experience and priorities. It involves listening deeply and reflecting what the client says so they feel heard and can make choices about next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical strategies to change patterns that cause distress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for emotional regulation and managing intense reactions, useful for high stress or mood instability.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences. That means trying tools, checking how they help, and adjusting the plan based on what fits the client’s life and needs.
Confirm current session options before booking to learn which online formats are available. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, or allow shorter check-ins when that suits a day. Some people like using mindfulness exercises or skill worksheets during a session, while others prefer conversation and goal review. The emphasis is on practical strategies that can be used between meetings and on shaping sessions so they work with everyday routines rather than disrupt them.
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Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Washington, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with many issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, ADHD, codependency, relationship problems, and life transitions.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The style is down-to-earth and interactive. Jane listens closely, teaches practical skills, and helps set clear goals.
What is her background and experience?
Jane has about 30 years in behavioral health and a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology. Her work spans adolescent and adult care.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She holds the LPC and LMHC credentials and practices from Washington state.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking to learn which formats are offered for scheduling and access.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Jane?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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