Profile / United States
Angela Therrien, LMHC
Massachusetts
LMHC - Addictions and Anxiety
See online therapy options- CBT and DBT skills
- Video sessions only
- Homework focused
About Angela
Angela Therrien is an LMHC practicing in Massachusetts with 13 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, and self-esteem. Sessions are currently offered by video only, and she works in English.
Therrien spent a substantial portion of her early career supporting people with opioid addiction and those on medication-assisted treatment. She has experience working with people involved in the corrections system and with clients whose mental health concerns intersect with substance use. That background shapes a direct, interactive approach to therapy.
Her style balances straightforward feedback with attentive listening. She summarizes what she hears so both parties agree on the main concerns. She expects clear communication from clients and assigns work between sessions to practice new skills.
Therapeutic methods she uses include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based work, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas. She says these tools are mixed depending on what a person needs and how they respond.
Therrien does not claim expertise in every issue and is open about referring or discussing other resources when a concern is outside her scope. She also notes that change takes time and that therapy requires patience and effort from both people.
People who prefer a direct, practical clinician and who are comfortable with video sessions may find her approach a good fit. She asks prospective clients to complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment to begin.
How CBT, DBT and Mindfulness work in video sessions
CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with new behaviors. It is practical and skill-based, useful for anxiety, depression, and habit change. DBT teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills to manage intense feelings and improve communication. Mindfulness therapy trains attention and present-moment noticing to reduce reactivity and increase self-awareness.Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust as progress is reviewed. Clients and therapist decide together which strategies to prioritize based on what helps in practice.
Sessions are held by video only according to the therapist's current practice. If you prefer a different session format, confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a workday, cut travel time, and allow focused skill practice between meetings. The therapist will also assign take-home exercises to use between video sessions so new habits can be practiced in daily life.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, and self-esteem issues. Additional focuses include communication problems, codependency, domestic violence, and women’s issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and interactive. She listens, paraphrases, and gives clear feedback while assigning practical homework between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience, including many years working with opioid addiction and clients in the corrections system.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LMHC (Master of Arts, Licensed Mental Health Counselor) based in Massachusetts.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not accepted.
What session formats are offered?
She currently offers video sessions only. Confirm session options before booking if you need a different format.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.