Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How Mary works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC, LMHC
- Licensed in
- Washington, Oregon
- Years in practice
- 30
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Mary
Mary "Jane" Poulson is a licensed counselor with three decades of experience in mental health. She uses a straightforward, down-to-earth style to help people facing strong emotions, life changes, and stress. Jane aims to create a respectful space where clients can talk through struggles and learn practical tools to manage day-to-day challenges.
Jane draws on a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Gonzaga University and long clinical experience in Washington.
Background and approach
She lists a broad range of concerns she works with, including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, addictions, grief, sleeping problems, ADHD, and career stress. Her background also includes issues such as caregiving stress, chronic pain and illness, body image, and relationship or communication problems. Her approach is interactive and educational.
Jane uses client-centered methods to follow each person’s pace, and she adds focused skills from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy when useful. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing also appear in her toolkit to help with coping and decision-making. Sessions with Jane typically focus on clear, practical steps: identifying patterns, practicing coping skills, and trying small experiments between meetings.
She adapts techniques to fit what each person finds helpful, rather than following a single method for everyone. People who prefer plain language and steady guidance may find her style a good fit. She offers sessions in English and provides several online formats to make ongoing work manageable for busy schedules.
What Mary works with
Everything Mary lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Mary's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Mary lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Jane’s approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s lead. The therapist creates space for people to describe what matters most and responds in ways that match their pace and goals. This approach is helpful for building trust and clarifying priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Sessions often include identifying thinking traps, trying new behaviors, and practicing small experiments between meetings to test what works for daily life challenges like anxiety, depression, or anger.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. It can be useful when strong emotions make it hard to problem-solve or stay steady in stressful moments.
Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. Jane will work with each person to determine which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means adjusting pace, adding skills-focused work, or emphasizing listening and support as needed.
Online sessions give practical flexibility. Video calls let people see nonverbal cues and practice skills live. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth or brief check-ins are preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging support shorter check-ins, skill reminders, or ongoing coaching between longer sessions. These formats help people fit therapy into busy days and continue steady progress.
Questions people ask about Mary
What problems does she help people with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, sleep issues, ADHD, and career or relationship stress.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is down-to-earth and interactive. Sessions blend listening with teaching practical skills and trying small experiments between meetings.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 30 years of experience in the behavioral health field working with many common and complex life concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Washington.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How do costs and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.