Angela Therrien, LMHC

Angela Therrien is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Massachusetts with 13 years of experience. She brings a direct, warm style to sessions and asks clients to help set the goals and tone of therapy. Angela prefers video sessions at this time and uses practical, clearly defined steps in her work.

Her background includes long-term work with people coping with opioid addiction and those on medication-assisted treatment. She has also worked with individuals who were incarcerated. Those experiences shaped a straightforward approach that blends support with firm expectations. Angela listens, reflects what she hears, and expects honest communication from clients.

Angela uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside mindfulness, dialectical behavior techniques, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas. She tailors conversations and homework to each person's needs and often assigns tasks between sessions to reinforce progress. Homework can be challenging but aims to build real change.

She addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, and low self-esteem. Additional focus areas include communication problems, codependency, divorce and separation, domestic violence, substance use, eating-related issues, and post-traumatic stress.

Angela is clear about limits and willing to refer when another clinician would better meet a client's needs. She asks for patience with the pace of change, reminding clients that problems usually develop over time and take time to improve. If someone is ready to take a first step toward change, she offers steady, goal-oriented support.

How practical approaches meet online therapy

Angela commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her online practice. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going, which can help with anxiety, depression, and many stress-related concerns. DBT emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clear communication skills to help with strong emotions and relationship patterns.

She also integrates mindfulness techniques to help people notice and settle their attention in the moment. Mindfulness can reduce reactivity and support better coping when emotions run high. Choosing the right mix of these methods is a collaborative process; the therapist will work with the client to decide which tools suit their goals and preferences and will adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy with her uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and shared visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth or camera use is an issue. Live chat or text sessions suit shorter check-ins, quick skill practice, or people who prefer typed conversation. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, or other commitments while still working toward clear, practical goals.