Angela Therrien, LMHC
Compassionate, direct LMHC focused on addiction and trauma
- Addiction and trauma
- Direct warm style
- Video sessions only
About Angela Therrien
Angela Therrien is a licensed clinician in Massachusetts who brings directness, warmth, and practical experience to work with people facing addiction, trauma, and mood concerns. She holds an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - and an LADC1 - a credential for alcohol and drug counseling - and has focused much of her practice on supporting people with opioid addiction, including those on medication-assisted treatment. Her background also includes work with men who have been incarcerated, which contributes to a flexible, nontraditional counseling style that balances empathy with clear expectations.
She approaches therapy without stigmatizing labels, treating clients with respect and sensitivity while avoiding unnecessary coddling. Her style is interactive and often assertive, emphasizing clear communication: she listens closely, paraphrases to confirm understanding, and expects honest dialogue so goals and needs are understood. Angela believes a client’s past is something that happened to them but does not have to define their present or future, and she encourages responsibility and active engagement in the change process.
Her clinical work has addressed depression, anxiety, relationship and communication problems, grief, post-traumatic stress, and issues tied to substance use. She integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques with psychodynamic, humanistic, solution-focused, and rational-emotive approaches to tailor a treatment plan to each person’s needs, and she regularly assigns homework that can be challenging but aimed at meaningful change. If a concern falls outside her expertise, she is open to discussing referrals or next steps so clients can get appropriate support. Please note she currently offers video sessions only.
She approaches therapy without stigmatizing labels, treating clients with respect and sensitivity while avoiding unnecessary coddling. Her style is interactive and often assertive, emphasizing clear communication: she listens closely, paraphrases to confirm understanding, and expects honest dialogue so goals and needs are understood. Angela believes a client’s past is something that happened to them but does not have to define their present or future, and she encourages responsibility and active engagement in the change process.
Her clinical work has addressed depression, anxiety, relationship and communication problems, grief, post-traumatic stress, and issues tied to substance use. She integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques with psychodynamic, humanistic, solution-focused, and rational-emotive approaches to tailor a treatment plan to each person’s needs, and she regularly assigns homework that can be challenging but aimed at meaningful change. If a concern falls outside her expertise, she is open to discussing referrals or next steps so clients can get appropriate support. Please note she currently offers video sessions only.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
Blended family issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsIsolation / lonelinessPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Traumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Angela Therrien have?
Angela Therrien has 13 years of experience.
Is Angela Therrien a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds the credential LMHC. License details: MA LMHC 10501.
In which languages does Angela Therrien provide therapy?
Angela Therrien provides therapy in English.
Where is Angela Therrien located?
Angela Therrien is located in Massachusetts.
How can I work with Angela Therrien as my therapist?
You can work with Angela Therrien through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Angela Therrien work with international clients?
Angela Therrien does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Angela Therrien cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Clinical approaches and the benefits of online care
Angela Therrien commonly uses cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, and motivational interviewing to help clients explore patterns, develop coping skills, and build motivation for change. CBT focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to improve daily functioning. Psychodynamic therapy explores how past experiences and relationship patterns influence current feelings and behavior, helping people gain insight and resolve long-standing emotional conflicts. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented approach that helps people strengthen their own motivation to change, particularly useful for substance use and ambivalence about recovery.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Angela works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods over time as clients progress and as new challenges emerge, so treatment remains relevant and effective.
Online therapy offers flexibility that can make consistent care easier to manage. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow people to meet with licensed professionals from locations that suit them, reduce travel time, and offer more options for scheduling. These formats support ongoing work between sessions and can help maintain momentum in therapy while accommodating busy or changing lives.