- Client-Centered Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
- Solution-Focused work
About Germe
Germe Poston is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) licensed in Washington with six years of professional experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes. She also notes experience with sexual health needs, first responder issues, and blended family issues.
Poston uses straightforward conversation to uncover what is most pressing. She adapts sessions to the person in front of her and focuses on clear goals rather than jargon. Expect short-term tools and checks on progress alongside deeper conversation when needed.
Her approach draws on client-centered principles, where the client’s perspective shapes the work. Mindfulness practices are used to ground difficult emotions and reduce reactivity. Motivational interviewing helps people clarify what they want to change and how to begin.
She has worked in settings that brought her into contact with people facing high stress and role change, including first responder concerns and relationship upheaval. That background informs practical strategies for managing mood swings, communication breakdowns, and shifts in family roles such as those that come up in blended households.
When someone reaches out, the first session is an opportunity to name the main problems and set simple goals. Subsequent meetings mix problem-solving and skills practice with space to talk through feelings. If a person is looking for short-term focused work or help navigating life transitions, she keeps the plan direct and action-oriented.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy places the client’s perspective at the center of sessions. Online meetings let the therapist follow your concerns, pace the conversation, and focus on practical next steps that fit your life. This approach helps when the main need is being heard and building a clear plan.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce overwhelm and manage strong emotions. Online sessions can introduce short exercises to practice between meetings and review what helps in day-to-day situations like when blended household tensions rise.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match goals, preferences, and what feels useful in session. That means checking in and adjusting the plan over time rather than committing to one method up front.
Session formats were not detailed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins on a break, and let people try mindful exercises without extra travel. Licensed professionals often use these practical benefits to keep therapy manageable alongside daily responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related areas like blended family issues.
What is her therapy style?
She uses client-centered conversation, mindfulness exercises, and solution-focused methods to set goals and practice skills in sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working with people facing stress, mood concerns, and role changes.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) licensed in Washington, listed as WA LICSW LW.
Does she work in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.