Mary "Jane" Poulson, LPC, LMHC

Mary "Jane" Poulson brings three decades of professional experience to behavioral health, working with adolescents and adults to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and a wide range of life challenges. She holds a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology and maintains professional credentials as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and is also a National Certified Counselor (NCC).

Her approach is grounded in a practical, interactive style that combines client-centered listening with skill-based interventions. She integrates evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused CBT, and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), while also using solution-focused techniques, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness practices to help people manage symptoms and build coping strategies.

Throughout her career she has supported individuals facing grief and loss, postpartum depression and other mood disorders, attention difficulties, chronic pain and illness, relationship and communication problems, job stress, and issues related to LGBTQ identity and family dynamics. She also addresses concerns such as addiction, sleep problems, parenting challenges, anger, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and life transitions including aging and caregiver stress.

Jane adapts methods to the needs of each person, drawing on complementary techniques to create a tailored plan. Her style emphasizes respect, empathy, and practical tools aimed at improving day-to-day functioning and emotional well-being.