Mary "Jane" Poulson , LPC, LMHC

Mary "Jane" Poulson is a licensed counselor based in Washington with three decades of experience working with adolescents and adults. She brings a down-to-earth, interactive style to therapy, serving as both facilitator and educator while tailoring care to each person’s needs. Jane focuses on helping people manage anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and family concerns, career and job stress, chronic health challenges, attention differences, and life transitions, among other issues.

Jane earned a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Gonzaga University after completing undergraduate studies in psychology at the University of Oregon. She holds LPC and LMHC credentials - Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Mental Health Counselor - and maintains active licensure in the region. Her approach draws from client-centered methods, evidence-based cognitive behavioral techniques, trauma-informed work, dialectical behavior skills, and mindfulness practices. She also integrates complementary methods to create a personalized plan that addresses symptoms and practical concerns.

Known for compassion and respect, Jane emphasizes skill-building and symptom reduction while offering supportive guidance. She frames therapy as a collaborative process and aims to equip people with tools to cope, process difficult experiences, and improve their day-to-day quality of life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Mary "Jane" Poulson draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy to support people addressing a range of concerns. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist helps the person explore feelings and priorities so they can find their own solutions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be effective for anxiety, depression, and many everyday challenges. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with intense emotional reactions and relationship difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work itself. Jane collaborates with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then adapts methods to match what will be most helpful. This collaborative process makes it easier to try specific techniques and adjust the plan over time.

Online therapy options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexibility and make it simpler to fit sessions into a busy life. These formats allow therapists to deliver evidence-informed care across distances, support ongoing skill practice between sessions, and offer multiple ways to stay connected based on what works best for each person.