Angela Therrien

Angela Therrien is an LMHC practicing in Massachusetts with 13 years of experience. She offers a direct, warm style and focuses on helping people who are coping with addiction, mood issues, trauma, and relationship struggles.

She spent many years working with people affected by opioid addiction and those on medication-assisted treatment. That background shapes how she approaches substance use concerns alongside depression and anxiety. She has also worked in correctional settings and with people who have experienced trauma and abuse.

Her sessions blend practical, evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques with psychodynamic and solution-focused conversations. She listens, paraphrases what she hears, and checks in to make sure a plan fits the person in front of her. Homework is often part of the work and can be challenging at times.

Angela describes her manner as warm and interactive while also being assertive and direct. She aims to treat people with respect and without stigmatizing labels, while expecting clear communication so therapy can move forward effectively.

She is transparent about limits of expertise and will discuss referrals when a different clinician might better meet a client's needs. Therapy is framed as a process that takes time, and she encourages patience as people work toward change.

If someone is ready to take steps toward a more fulfilling life, Angela offers support and collaborative guidance to get started.

Approaches that translate well to online work

Angela frequently uses cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavior strategies in her work. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. Dialectical behavior therapy teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when relationships are strained.

She also draws on mindfulness-based ideas to help people notice their experience without judgment and psychodynamic thinking to consider how past patterns show up now. Finding the right mix is collaborative - the therapist and client decide together what methods fit the person, their goals, and everyday life.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking since formats are not listed here. Many people find online therapy easier to fit into a workday, to avoid travel time, or to have shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. The therapist will work with each person to structure sessions and homework so therapy fits into real life and supports steady progress.