Mary "Jane" Poulson, LPC, LMHC

Mary "Jane" Poulson brings three decades of experience as a licensed counselor who supports adolescents and adults through anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship struggles, and life transitions. She creates a down-to-earth, interactive therapeutic atmosphere that emphasizes both empathy and practical skill building, working collaboratively to help people process emotions and develop tools for coping and growth.

Jane holds licensure as an LPC and an LMHC - Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Mental Health Counselor - credentials that reflect advanced clinical training and long-term practice in behavioral health. Her background includes extensive work with mood disorders, post-partum depression, attention challenges, chronic pain, job stress, and issues related to LGBTQ identity and family dynamics. She also has experience addressing addiction, trauma-focused concerns, parenting challenges, and bereavement.

Her clinical style blends client-centered care with evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused CBT, dialectical behavior therapy, solution-focused techniques, and mindfulness skills training. By integrating complementary methods, she tailors treatment to each person’s needs, preferences, and goals. Mary "Jane" Poulson aims to be a calm, practical guide who helps clients find clearer footing and improved daily functioning.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Mary "Jane" Poulson uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the person's own goals and values guide the work; this approach helps with self-esteem, relationship issues, and navigating life changes. Cognitive behavioral therapy - CBT - is employed to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and insomnia. Dialectical behavior therapy - DBT - provides practical skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions, anger, and relationship conflict.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Jane partners with each client to assess needs, try strategies, and adjust the plan over time so the techniques fit the person’s goals and preferences.

Online sessions via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules, limited mobility, or geographic constraints. These options allow clients to access licensed professionals from home or work, schedule appointments more easily, and continue consistent care even when life circumstances change.