Mary "Jane" Poulson introduces herself simply as Jane. She has spent three decades in behavioral health and uses that experience to help people manage worry, low mood, stress, and life transitions. She aims to make the first contact easier by offering steady, practical support and clear tools for moving forward.
Jane trained in counseling psychology and holds a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Over many years she has worked with adults and adolescents on anxiety, depression, trauma, and related concerns.
Her style is down-to-earth and interactive. Sessions often include talking through problems, learning skills, and practicing small changes between meetings. She blends problem-solving methods with mindfulness and skill-building so people can reduce symptoms and feel more in control day to day.
Jane uses approaches like client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior skills, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. She adapts methods to each person instead of following a single script. This helps when someone is facing career stress, relationship strain, parenting pressure, or struggles with self-esteem.
People who want clear feedback, practical tools, and a calm presence may find her approach helpful. She invites prospective clients to reach out and begin with a short matching process to see whether her style feels like a good fit.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding your concerns and building a respectful, listening relationship. It helps people who want a therapist who follows their lead and reflects their experience back in plain language. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and actions keep problems going and teaches concrete steps to change them; it is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep trouble, and building self-esteem. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships through emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and effective communication.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and recommend methods that fit your situation. That collaborative process makes it easier to try techniques and adjust them over time.
Because session formats are not specified in the profile, confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful for fitting therapy into busy days, saving travel time, or doing shorter check-ins during a lunch break. Online work can also make it easier to practice skills between meetings and bring real-life problems into a session for coaching and feedback.
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
She helps people with stress, anxiety, self esteem, career worries, depression, and coping with life changes, among other concerns listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is down-to-earth and interactive. She talks things through, teaches skills, and coaches small changes between sessions.
What is her background and experience?
She brings 30 years of experience in behavioral health, working with adolescents and adults on mood, trauma, and related issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Washington state.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the profile does not specify which formats are offered.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the continue button on this profile, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
