Marion Saulque , LMHC

Marion Saulque is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington. She made a career change into counseling after years in a different field, and brings three years of clinical experience to her work. Marion draws on her own life experience and cultural background to connect with clients in a straightforward way.

She focuses on everyday problems that can feel overwhelming - stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, and trauma. Marion also helps with relationship concerns, intimacy issues, parenting strain, and women's issues. Her work includes supporting people facing domestic violence, recovery from substance use, and the fallout of difficult life changes.

Her approach is client-centered and practical. Marion aims to teach two usable skills each week and encourages clients to try what fits and leave the rest. She uses clear language, occasional humor, and a nonjudgmental stance to make sessions approachable.

Marion uses a mix of methods to match what a person needs, including cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness, dialectical behavior elements, and EMDR. She pays attention to cultural context and often weaves spiritual perspective into sessions when it matters to the client.

People who want supportive, goal-oriented work that emphasizes small, repeated steps may find her style helpful. Marion believes change takes courage and practice, and she works alongside clients as they build skills and move toward a life that feels more manageable.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Marion commonly uses client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral techniques. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely, reflecting a person's experience, and building a trusting connection so people can find their own solutions. Cognitive behavioral approaches look at patterns of thought and behavior, and teach practical skills to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress.

She also draws on elements of dialectical behavior therapy, which emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills useful for managing intense feelings or relationship strain. These methods are often adapted in session to address trauma, addiction recovery, and women's issues as they arise.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Marion will work with each person to identify goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. She aims to offer concrete skills quickly and checks in regularly to make sure the work is useful.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video suits more in-depth conversations and skill practice, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat can work for brief check-ins, and messaging lets people share thoughts between sessions. These options provide flexibility to fit therapy into busy or changing schedules.