Marion Saulque, LMHC - Therapist in Washington

Client-centered approach
Skill focused sessions
Trauma informed care

About Marion

Marion Saulque is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington with three years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and anger. Marion also supports concerns such as self-esteem, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes.

She moved into counseling after a career as an automotive mechanic and returned to school in her early 40s. That life change shaped how she approaches work: plain talk, practical skills, and a bit of humor. Marion describes her style as client-centered and eclectic, offering concrete tools rather than theory-heavy sessions.

Her background includes work with women in domestic violence shelters and with people in substance use treatment. That experience shaped her understanding of trauma, survival, and recovery. Marion names cultural awareness as part of her approach and notes a Native American spiritual perspective informs her values.

In sessions she focuses on simple skill-building. She aims to teach roughly two skills per week so clients can try what fits their life and leave the rest. Marion uses methods such as cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness practices, and trauma-focused techniques in ways that are practical and hands-on.

She encourages steady effort over quick fixes. Marion is straightforward about change being hard work and offers steady support while people practice new ways of coping. The emphasis is on usable tools and realistic steps toward managing anger, stress, and related issues.

Therapeutic approaches Marion uses and how they work online

Client-centered therapy is about making sessions focused on the person's priorities. The therapist listens, reflects, and helps you set goals so work stays practical and relevant. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks concerns into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches small experiments and skills to shift habits. It often helps with anxiety, anger, and low mood by changing what you do and think a bit at a time.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Marion works collaboratively to identify what fits your needs and preferences and adjusts methods as you go. She emphasizes learning a couple of usable skills each week so you can practice between meetings and track what helps most.

Confirm the exact session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce time spent traveling. It can also let people use mindfulness practices or homework in real-life settings between sessions. Talk with the therapist about which way of meeting will fit your schedule and goals.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Codependency Control issues Divorce and separation Domestic violence Forgiveness Guilt and shameMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

Washington

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Marion work with?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, and related issues such as self-esteem, grief, intimacy, parenting, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is client-centered and eclectic with straightforward talk and some humor. She focuses on teaching practical skills you can use between sessions.

How much experience does she have?

Marion has three years of experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor working in Washington and other states prior to that.

What credentials and location apply?

She holds the LMHC credential and practices in Washington state.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.

How does payment work and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Marion?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.