Angela Therrien , LMHC

She currently offers video sessions only.

Angela Therrien is a licensed mental health counselor in Massachusetts with 13 years of clinical experience. As an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - she is trained to provide psychotherapy for a broad range of concerns and to create individualized treatment plans. Much of her work has focused on supporting people with opioid addiction and those receiving medication-assisted treatment (MAT/MOUD), and she has experience working with men involved with the Department of Correction.

Her therapeutic style balances warmth and engagement with clear, direct guidance; she can be compassionate while remaining assertive. She avoids stigmatizing labels and emphasizes that past experiences happened to a person but do not have to determine their future. She listens carefully, then paraphrases what she has heard to confirm understanding, and she relies on effective client-clinician communication to move treatment forward.

Angela has worked with individuals facing depression, anxiety, relationship and communication difficulties often related to addiction, as well as trauma and abuse. She tailors dialogue and treatment to each person’s specific needs, assigns practical homework, and is transparent about the limits of her expertise. If an issue falls outside her scope, she discusses options and potential referrals. She views the therapeutic relationship as a process that takes time and steady effort.

Evidence-Based Approaches Delivered Remotely

Angela Therrien draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical strategies for managing symptoms like anxiety and depression. CBT focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and is often useful when clients want concrete tools to change daily functioning.

She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to teach skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT is especially helpful for people who experience intense emotions or struggle with relationships, offering structured skills that can reduce crisis-driven reactions.

Motivational Interviewing supports change by exploring ambivalence and strengthening a person’s own motivation, which can be particularly effective for addressing addictions and readiness to change. Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process - she collaborates with each client to select and adapt methods based on needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging adds flexibility and accessibility, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules or to continue treatment when in-person options are limited. Licensed professionals can deliver these evidence-based approaches through remote formats while maintaining clear communication and practical follow-up, including homework and skill practice between sessions.