Marion Saulque

Practical, trauma-informed counseling with CBT focus

LMHC Washington

Experience: 3 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Marion

Marion Saulque is a Washington-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with three years of clinical experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, mood disorders, trauma, and related concerns.

Background and approach

She shifted careers later in life from automotive mechanic to mental health work, bringing practical problem-solving and a grounded outlook to sessions. Marion highlights trauma-informed work from prior roles supporting women affected by domestic violence and substance use, which shaped her understanding of survival, resilience, and recovery.

Her approach blends client-centered values with evidence-based techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR, and mindfulness practices. Marion describes her style as open-minded, culturally aware, and gently humorous, aiming to offer tangible skills clients can practice between sessions.

She often introduces a couple of new strategies each week so clients can choose what fits their lives. Marion frames change as challenging but attainable and emphasizes collaboration in therapy.

She brings a respectful spiritual perspective and a commitment to nonjudgmental care while helping people navigate grief, relationship difficulties, parenting stress, self-esteem concerns, and other life transitions.

Online Tools and Approaches for Practical Change

Marion commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build actionable coping strategies; this approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and many stress-related problems. She also applies EMDR in cases where traumatic memories are affecting daily functioning, offering a structured method to process distressing experiences and reduce their intensity. In addition, elements of client-centered therapy shape her work by prioritizing the client's perspective, values, and pace while building a collaborative relationship.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and Marion works collaboratively with clients to determine what methods fit their needs and goals. She presents options, tries practical skills in-session, and adjusts techniques over time so clients have an active role in shaping their care.

Online sessions are available via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which offers flexible ways to engage when schedules or location make in-person meetings difficult. These formats allow people to practice skills between contacts, maintain continuity during life transitions, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for them.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Marion address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, bipolar symptoms, trauma and related issues such as grief, intimacy concerns, parenting stress, and relationship difficulties.

What therapeutic style does she use in sessions?

Her practice blends a client-centered stance with evidence-based tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DBT, EMDR, and mindfulness to teach practical skills and support coping.

How much clinical experience does she bring?

She has three years of experience working in mental health settings, including roles supporting survivors of domestic violence and individuals in substance use treatment.

Where is Marion licensed and what are her credentials?

She is a licensed mental health counselor in Washington with the credential WA LMHC 61086795.

In which languages can someone work with her?

Her practice is conducted in English only and she is not accepting international clients.

Which session formats are offered for online work?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

What is the first step to begin therapy with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.

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

CodependencyControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceForgivenessGuilt and shameMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacks Post-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

Licensed

Washington

Languages

English