Angela Therrien
Direct, experienced clinician focused on recovery and growth
LMHC Massachusetts
- Experience
- 13 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Languages
- English
About Angela
Angela Therrien brings over a decade of clinical experience as an LMHC in Massachusetts and frames her work with a direct, interactive style that balances warmth with clear expectations.
Background and approach
She spent many years supporting people affected by substance use, particularly those on medication-assisted treatment, and has experience with clients involved in the correctional system. That background informs a practical approach to issues such as addiction, depression, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, and relationship concerns.
Her sessions blend Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with DBT skills, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic perspectives to tailor treatment to each person. She listens closely, reflects back to ensure shared understanding, and assigns focused homework to reinforce progress between appointments.
Angela emphasizes client agency and believes the past informs but does not determine a person’s future, so she works collaboratively while maintaining honest, straightforward feedback. Clients looking for a therapist who sets clear goals, offers structured interventions, and expects active participation may find her style a good fit.
She helps individuals navigate co-occurring issues like codependency, family and blended-family stress, communication challenges, and substance-related concerns, adapting the plan if a different referral would better serve the client’s evolving needs.
Using Evidence-Based Approaches Online
Angela combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy into online work to address both thoughts and coping skills. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching practical exercises and behavioral experiments. DBT adds skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for people managing intense emotions or relationship challenges.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process; the therapist will explore a client’s needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest methods that fit those priorities. Sessions may begin with a clear plan and evolve as progress is made, with regular check-ins to decide whether adjustments or referrals are appropriate so the work stays aligned with what the client hopes to accomplish.
Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling and makes it easier to maintain continuity of care. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver structured interventions, assign and review homework, and practice skills between meetings, supporting steady progress without the need for in-person visits.
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Experience
13+ years
Licensed
Massachusetts
Languages
English