- Addiction recovery
- Communication skills
- Trauma informed
About Angela
Angela Therrien is an LMHC practicing in Massachusetts with 13 years of clinical experience. She offers video sessions only and has a background working with people affected by addiction, including opioid use and medication-assisted treatment. Angela also has experience with clients who have experienced trauma, abuse, and incarceration-related concerns.
Her approach is direct and interactive. She listens, paraphrases what she hears, and expects clear communication between therapist and client. Angela avoids stigmatizing labels and treats the past as context rather than a defining factor. She uses homework as part of therapy, and that work can be challenging at times.
Clinically she draws from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness therapy, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas. Those methods guide practical skills work, emotional regulation, and looking at patterns that repeat over time. Sessions mix discussion with concrete exercises to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Angela says she does not pretend to be an expert in every area and will discuss referrals if another clinician can better meet a client's needs. She also notes that progress takes time and patience because life problems develop over years rather than overnight.
People seeking support around addiction, stress, anxiety, relationship and communication problems, grief, depression, or blended family issues may find her practical, straightforward style a good fit. She asks for collaboration and clear communication as the basis for effective work together.
How her approaches translate to online work
Angela uses cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing in video sessions. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. Motivational interviewing helps people clarify goals and strengthen their own motivation to change, which is often useful for addiction and commitment issues.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. She will work with each client to decide which approaches suit their needs, goals, and preferences. This is a collaborative process that can shift as progress is made.
She currently offers video sessions only, so confirm that this format suits your schedule before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow focused check-ins without needing to be on site. If a concern falls outside her expertise, she will discuss options and referrals to help you get where you need to go.
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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 and communication problems, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, and self-esteem issues. Additional focuses include blended family issues and related challenges.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is direct and interactive. She listens, paraphrases, assigns homework, and expects clear communication from clients.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of clinical experience, including many years working with opioid addiction and clients on medication-assisted treatment.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an MA LMHC and practices in Massachusetts.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
She offers video sessions only at this time. Confirm the current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.