Angela Therrien

Angela Therrien is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Massachusetts. She brings 13 years of clinical experience and a direct, warm style to sessions. She focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma, addiction, grief, and self-esteem struggles, including eating and food-related issues.

Her clinical work began with extensive support for people experiencing opioid addiction and those on medication-assisted treatment. That background shaped a practical, results-oriented approach that mixes clear feedback with compassion. She listens, paraphrases, and expects open communication so therapy can move forward together.

Sessions combine several methods to meet individual needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and shift behaviors. Mindfulness techniques help with emotional regulation and staying grounded. Motivational Interviewing supports people who are ambivalent about change.

Angela says she does not coddle clients but treats everyone with respect. She avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on what clients want now and in the future, not only on past events. She also assigns homework to reinforce skills between meetings.

If a concern falls outside her current skills, she will discuss referrals and options. She encourages patience with the process because change takes time. If someone is ready to take steps toward a happier life, she offers guidance and steady support.

How key approaches shape online work

Angela uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that maintain distress. CBT often includes concrete exercises and homework to practice new skills between sessions.

She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy ideas and Mindfulness Therapy techniques to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and present-moment awareness. These approaches can be helpful for anxiety, mood swings, and coping after trauma.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Angela will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She checks in about progress and adjusts the plan as needed so treatment stays focused and practical.

At this time she provides video sessions. Before booking, confirm the current session options so they match your needs. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for a steady weekly rhythm. They also let people review worksheets, practice skills with therapist guidance, and bring real-life concerns into the conversation for immediate problem-solving.