About Angela
Angela Therrien is a licensed mental health counselor with 13 years of experience in clinical settings. She practices in Massachusetts and conducts sessions in English. Angela is direct and warm in session and asks clients to help set a clear foundation so therapy can move forward together.
Her work has included helping people with addictions, especially opioid use, and supporting those who have experienced trauma and abuse. She has also addressed depression, anxiety, relationship and communication problems that often co-occur with substance use.
How Angela works
Angela uses straightforward conversation and gives homework to help skills stick between sessions. Angela blends practical therapy methods to meet each person's needs. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas to shape the plan.
Sessions focus on what the person needs now and on steps they can try between meetings. She expects honest communication and paraphrases what she hears to ensure understanding. Angela is respectful and compassionate but does not use a coddling approach; she encourages accountability and active participation in change.
If a concern lies outside her skill set, she will discuss options for finding additional support. Therapy is seen as a process that takes time. Angela frames setbacks as part of progress and helps people build skills for long-term coping.
She offers video sessions at this time and works collaboratively to set goals and track progress.
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What Angela works with
The areas below are the ones Angela selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
Also listed
- Blended family issues
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family problems
- Grief
- Isolation / loneliness
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Trauma and abuse
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | LMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 13 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Massachusetts |
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Online support options
How evidence-based approaches translate to online care
Angela commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy in online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and acting to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression. Dialectical behavior therapy teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication when feelings run high.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Angela collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and life circumstances. She will try techniques, review how they worked, and adjust the plan together so therapy stays practical and relevant.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs. Video sessions allow face-to-face interaction for skills practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is an issue. Live chat and text messaging work well for quick check-ins or brief coaching between appointments. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, school, or caregiving schedules.
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