About Marianne
Marianne Auger is a licensed mental health counselor with 16 years of experience. She uses practical, person-centered methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and depression. Marianne keeps conversations straightforward and focused so parents and busy adults can get help without confusion.
She combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered listening. That means she helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, choose actions that match their values, and practice new skills in everyday life.
How Marianne works
Sessions are tuned to what each person needs and how they prefer to work. Marianne has led group programs such as anger management, dialectical behavior skills, and mindfulness. She also has a background as a mindfulness instructor and uses breathing and attention practices to calm intense emotions.
These tools are offered alongside problem-solving and coping techniques. Her areas of focus include relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting stress, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating and sleeping struggles, and career or life changes. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, caregiver strain, and aging-related challenges.
Marianne pays attention to how symptoms affect daily routines and family roles. Sessions are available in English and are provided from her Massachusetts practice. Marianne aims to build short-term plans with clear steps, while also addressing longer-term patterns when needed.
She encourages straightforward communication and practical homework between meetings.
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What Marianne works with
The areas below are the ones Marianne selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Depression
Also listed
- Addictions
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Bipolar disorder
- Cancer
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Coaching
- Codependency
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Eating disorders
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Gender dysphoria
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Midlife crisis
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Parenting issues
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 16 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Massachusetts |
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Online support options
Using ACT, CBT, and Mindfulness Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose actions that match their values. It is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing new behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. This approach is useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and obsessive thoughts. Client-centered work emphasizes listening, empathy, and tailoring sessions to each person's priorities, which supports motivation and honest problem solving.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. Marianne will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, schedule, and comfort with exercises. The plan can be adjusted as progress is made so sessions stay practical and relevant.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people practice skills in real time and see facial cues. Phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth option or fit a break during the day. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, skill reminders, or when writing helps clarify thoughts. These options make it easier to keep consistent care while fitting therapy into a busy life.
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