Mary "Jane" Poulson

Mary “Jane” Poulson prefers to be called Jane and brings three decades of clinical experience to her work with adolescents and adults. She welcomes people who find it difficult to reach out and aims to create a respectful, supportive environment where clients can process emotions, resolve conflicts, and learn practical skills for coping with life’s challenges.

Jane earned a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Gonzaga University after completing undergraduate studies in Psychology at the University of Oregon. She is licensed to practice in Washington as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and in Oregon as a Licensed Professional Counselor, and she also holds national counselor certification. Her career includes many years specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression, and trauma.

Her therapeutic approach is down-to-earth and interactive; she works as both a facilitator and an educator. Jane draws on client-centered and solution-focused methods and uses evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused CBT when appropriate. She also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness skills to help reduce and manage symptoms. Complementary techniques are blended to create a highly personalized plan tailored to each individual.

Jane has experience addressing a wide range of concerns, including grief and loss, postpartum depression, mood disorders, attention difficulties, chronic pain, relationship and communication problems, job stress, and issues affecting LGBTQ clients. She encourages those who are ready to ask for help to reach out so they can begin working together to improve quality of life.