Mary "Jane" Poulson

Experienced counselor blending CBT and practical skills

LPC, LMHC Washington

Experience: 30 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Mary

Mary "Jane" Poulson brings three decades of clinical experience to her work as a licensed counselor in Washington. Jane began her career after earning a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology and has spent many years supporting adults and adolescents through anxiety, depression, trauma, and related struggles.

Background and approach

Her training includes work with evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered methods and dialectical skills, and she adapts techniques to fit each person’s situation. Her style is practical and interactive, combining education with emotional support to help people learn tools for managing stress, mood, and life transitions.

Jane addresses a broad range of concerns including relationship and family issues, grief, addictions, career-related stress, sleep problems, chronic illness and pain, and difficulties such as ADHD, bipolar mood challenges, and compassion fatigue. She emphasizes collaboration, tailoring interventions from mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to individual goals and preferences.

Using CBT, Client-Centered Work, and DBT Skills Online

Jane integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), client-centered methods, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques into online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and building concrete strategies to change behavior and mood, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-centered therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental relationship that supports a person’s own growth and decision making. DBT adds practical emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills that are useful for managing intense emotions and improving communication.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jane will work with clients to explore options, match methods to goals and preferences, and adjust strategies as progress unfolds to ensure the plan fits the person’s needs.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care from Washington-based licensed professionals while using therapeutic tools, skill practice, and regular check-ins in ways that suit individual routines.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Jane commonly help with?

She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, sleep problems, ADHD, bipolar mood issues, and career or life transition challenges.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is down-to-earth and interactive, combining client-centered listening with skill teaching and practical tools drawn from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques.

What is her professional background and experience?

Jane has 30 years of post-graduate experience in behavioral health and extensive work with adolescents and adults on anxiety, depression, trauma, and related issues.

Which credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She holds LPC and LMHC credentials with identifiers OR LPC C6848 and WA LMHC LH00005937 and practices from Washington state.

Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for working with her?

Clients may connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to the options listed.

How is pricing handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How does someone begin working with Jane?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Self esteemCareer difficultiesDepression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Washington, Oregon

Languages

English