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Angela Therrien

LMHC

Angela Therrien , LMHC

Therapist in Massachusetts

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About Angela

Angela Therrien is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Massachusetts with 13 years of clinical experience. Her early work focused heavily on opioid addiction care, including support for clients receiving medication-assisted treatment (MAT/MOUD), and she has also provided services to men involved with the Department of Correction. Those roles helped shape a therapeutic style that blends warmth and engagement with clear, direct guidance.

She approaches clients without stigmatizing labels and believes a person's past events do not determine their present or future. Angela centers the therapeutic process on careful listening and regular reflection, paraphrasing what she hears to ensure mutual understanding and to build a solid foundation for treatment. She emphasizes strong communication from clients as an essential part of effective work together.

Her clinical experience includes helping people with depression, anxiety, relationship and communication problems that are often connected to substance-related concerns, as well as trauma and abuse. Angela individualizes treatment plans, drawing on cognitive-behavioral methods alongside humanistic, psychodynamic, solution-focused, and rational-emotive behavioral techniques. She commonly assigns practice work between sessions, which some clients find challenging but often useful for progress. When a particular issue falls outside her expertise, she discusses appropriate next steps or referrals so clients can get the care they need. At this time, she offers video sessions as a primary way to meet with clients.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that contribute to distress. It is practical and goal-oriented, and is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and patterns related to addiction. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on building skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating stress - it can be especially useful for emotion regulation and relationship conflicts. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-focused awareness and nonjudgmental observation of thoughts and feelings, which can reduce reactivity and support recovery from trauma and addiction.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Angela works with each person to explore needs, preferences, and goals, adjusting methods as therapy progresses so the plan fits the individual. If an approach is not helping, she discusses alternatives and next steps together with the client.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video calls, by phone, or through live chat and text-based messaging - allowing people to engage in care from home or while balancing work and family commitments. For many clients, this accessibility makes it easier to maintain consistency in therapy and to apply new skills between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Angela Therrien have?

Angela Therrien has 13 years of experience.

Is Angela Therrien a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LMHC credential, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details: MA LMHC 10501.

In which languages does Angela Therrien provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Angela Therrien located?

She is located in Massachusetts.

How can I work with Angela Therrien as my therapist?

You can work with Angela Therrien through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Angela Therrien work with international clients?

Angela Therrien does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Angela Therrien cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

GriefSelf esteem

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsIsolation / lonelinessPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Traumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

Massachusetts

Languages

English

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