Mary "Jane" Poulson, LPC, LMHC
Experienced counselor focused on practical change
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- 30 years experience
- Practical coping tools
- Down-to-earth style
About Mary
Mary "Jane" Poulson begins from a long career in behavioral health and brings steady, practical support to people facing difficult life changes. She goes by Jane and frames therapy as a place to talk, learn tools, and practice things that make everyday life easier. Jane holds a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology and the credentials LPC and LMHC.
Over 30 years of experience shapes her down-to-earth approach. She describes her role as a facilitator and educator who offers hands-on strategies rather than long lectures. Sessions focus on understanding the immediate problem, trying simple techniques, and adjusting what doesn’t work.
Jane uses a mix of approaches to match each person’s needs. She draws on Client-Centered work to follow a person’s pace, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness to build coping skills. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused ideas appear when people want short-term goal work.
Her practice addresses common stresses such as anxiety, depression, grief, career strain, and coping with life changes. She also supports people facing attention problems, chronic pain or illness, relationship and communication issues, and struggles related to identity and loss.
Jane aims for practical progress you can notice between sessions. She works in a straightforward, respectful way and adapts methods to each person. If someone wants clear tools and an experienced guide through midlife or other transitions, she invites them to reach out and begin the process.
Over 30 years of experience shapes her down-to-earth approach. She describes her role as a facilitator and educator who offers hands-on strategies rather than long lectures. Sessions focus on understanding the immediate problem, trying simple techniques, and adjusting what doesn’t work.
Jane uses a mix of approaches to match each person’s needs. She draws on Client-Centered work to follow a person’s pace, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness to build coping skills. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused ideas appear when people want short-term goal work.
Her practice addresses common stresses such as anxiety, depression, grief, career strain, and coping with life changes. She also supports people facing attention problems, chronic pain or illness, relationship and communication issues, and struggles related to identity and loss.
Jane aims for practical progress you can notice between sessions. She works in a straightforward, respectful way and adapts methods to each person. If someone wants clear tools and an experienced guide through midlife or other transitions, she invites them to reach out and begin the process.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD
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 disordersPanic 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
Credentials
Washington, Oregon
Languages
English
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following a person’s pace. It helps people feel heard and guides conversations toward what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, addresses unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with clear exercises and practical homework aimed at reducing symptoms like anxiety or depression.She often uses DBT skills and mindfulness practices to teach ways to manage intense emotions and build steady coping habits. These skills are concrete and can be practiced in short steps during the week, which fits well with remote sessions and check-ins.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods match their goals, preferences, and the problems they want to address. That decision can change as progress is made and needs shift.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it possible to practice skills in real-life settings and bring those experiences back into session for troubleshooting and refinement.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and coping with life changes, plus issues like ADHD, addiction, and relationship or communication problems.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is down-to-earth and interactive. She acts as a facilitator and educator, offering practical tools and exercises to try between sessions.
How long has she practiced?
She has 30 years of post-graduate experience in the behavioral health field working with adolescents and adults.
What credentials and region apply?
She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Washington.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.