Marion Saulque, LMHC - Therapist in Washington

About Marion

Marion Saulque is a licensed mental health counselor in Washington with three years of clinical experience. She shifted careers in her early 40s from automotive mechanic to counseling, bringing practical problem-solving and steady presence into sessions. Marion draws on lived experience and training to support people facing strong challenges like addictions, depression, anxiety, bipolar symptoms, and post-traumatic stress.

Her style is down-to-earth and client-centered. She uses plain language and a little humor so conversations feel approachable.

Background and approach

Marion aims to teach two practical skills each week that clients can try between sessions, and she encourages regular practice to get results. Marion has worked in settings that included substance use treatment and domestic violence shelters. Those roles shaped her understanding of trauma, survival, and recovery.

She describes herself as culturally aware, nonjudgmental, and informed by a spiritual view that values respect for living things. Training in specific methods complements her client-centered approach. She has recent training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and she draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness techniques as needed.

Marion blends approaches to match each person’s situation and goals. For parents and caregivers looking for help with family and parenting concerns, Marion brings practical skill-building and steady support. She focuses on clear steps, empathy, and collaboration to help people move through hard moments toward lasting change.

How Marion’s approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and collaboration. The therapist creates space for a person to set priorities and guide the pace, which helps with confidence and parenting decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, identifies unhelpful thoughts and habits and teaches concrete steps to change them, useful for anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right method is part of the work. Marion will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest approaches to try together. She adapts techniques over time so the plan fits the client rather than forcing a single method.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving options that match busy schedules and different comfort levels. Video and phone let people talk in real time, while chat and messaging can support shorter check-ins or ongoing skill practice. These formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent when juggling family or parenting demands.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Marion address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, LGBT issues, relationship and family matters, grief, intimacy concerns, parenting, anger, bipolar symptoms, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is client-centered and practical with a touch of humor. She focuses on teaching usable skills and talks in plain language so parents can apply strategies at home.

What experience does she bring?

She has three years of professional experience and has worked in substance use treatment and domestic violence shelter settings, which informed her understanding of trauma and recovery.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC - licensed in Washington with credential WA LMHC 61086795 and practices in Washington state.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Marion offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are costs and billing handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

To start you select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience: 3 years
Licensed: Washington
Languages: English

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