Angela Therrien, LMHC

Angela Therrien is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 13 years of clinical experience based in Massachusetts. She offers video sessions currently and brings a direct but warm style to her work. Angela listens closely, paraphrases what she hears, and expects clear communication so therapy can move forward. Her background includes many years supporting people with addiction, including opioid use and medication-assisted treatment, and work in correctional settings. That experience shaped her straightforward approach - she is compassionate but does not coddle. She asks clients to help set the foundation for treatment so goals are clear. Angela uses several therapeutic methods and adapts them to each person’s needs. She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas to build practical plans. She often assigns homework to practice new skills between sessions. She has worked with concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship and communication problems, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, addictions, and traumatic brain injury. Angela is open about limits in her experience and will discuss referrals if another clinician could better address a specific need. Angela views the past as something that happened to a person, not as a permanent definition. She emphasizes steady progress, patience, and collaborative work toward clearer goals. If someone is ready to change, she offers direct support and guidance.

How her approaches fit online work

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical activities. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood changes and translates well to short skill-building exercises during sessions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal skills. It helps when strong feelings lead to risky behaviors and often uses skills practice that clients can apply between meetings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Angela tailors methods to a person's needs, goals, and preferences and checks in regularly to see what helps. She works collaboratively to pick strategies and adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Because she currently offers video sessions only, confirm the session options when you book. Online sessions can make it easier to fit regular appointments into a busy week, support consistent homework practice, and allow focused work without travel time. Video meetings also let the therapist observe nonverbal cues and use worksheets or screen-shared materials during a session.