Angela Therrien, LMHC
Direct, compassionate clinician for addiction and trauma
- LMHC in Massachusetts
- Video sessions only
- Focus on addiction
About Angela Therrien
Please note: she currently offers video sessions only.
Angela Therrien is a licensed clinician in Massachusetts with dual clinical training and a focus on helping people navigate addiction, trauma, and relationship challenges. She holds an LMHC - a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - and an LADC1, a license for work with substance use concerns. Over the course of her career she spent more than eight years specializing in opioid addiction treatment, including work with clients on medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder (MAT/MOUD), and she has experience providing services to men involved with the Department of Correction.
Her therapeutic manner blends warmth and engagement with clear, direct guidance. She avoids stigmatizing labels and does not believe in coddling; instead she seeks a grounded understanding set by each client so treatment can address why they sought help. She listens closely and paraphrases what she hears to ensure shared understanding, and she asks clients to communicate openly because that communication supports progress.
Angela works with a wide range of concerns that often accompany addiction, including depression, anxiety, relationship and communication difficulties, and the effects of trauma and abuse. Her clinical approach draws on cognitive-behavioral techniques, psychodynamic ideas, humanistic and solution-focused strategies, and rational-emotive behavioral methods, with treatment plans tailored to each person. She frequently assigns homework that may be challenging but designed to foster growth. If an issue falls outside her expertise, she will discuss options to help the client connect with appropriate care. Angela emphasizes that change takes time and that the therapeutic relationship develops gradually as clients work toward greater stability and well-being.
Angela Therrien is a licensed clinician in Massachusetts with dual clinical training and a focus on helping people navigate addiction, trauma, and relationship challenges. She holds an LMHC - a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - and an LADC1, a license for work with substance use concerns. Over the course of her career she spent more than eight years specializing in opioid addiction treatment, including work with clients on medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder (MAT/MOUD), and she has experience providing services to men involved with the Department of Correction.
Her therapeutic manner blends warmth and engagement with clear, direct guidance. She avoids stigmatizing labels and does not believe in coddling; instead she seeks a grounded understanding set by each client so treatment can address why they sought help. She listens closely and paraphrases what she hears to ensure shared understanding, and she asks clients to communicate openly because that communication supports progress.
Angela works with a wide range of concerns that often accompany addiction, including depression, anxiety, relationship and communication difficulties, and the effects of trauma and abuse. Her clinical approach draws on cognitive-behavioral techniques, psychodynamic ideas, humanistic and solution-focused strategies, and rational-emotive behavioral methods, with treatment plans tailored to each person. She frequently assigns homework that may be challenging but designed to foster growth. If an issue falls outside her expertise, she will discuss options to help the client connect with appropriate care. Angela emphasizes that change takes time and that the therapeutic relationship develops gradually as clients work toward greater stability and well-being.
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 an LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details: MA LMHC 10501.
In which languages does Angela Therrien provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Angela Therrien located?
She 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.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Angela Therrien often integrates cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) into online work - a structured approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can ease symptoms of anxiety, depression, and addiction. Psychodynamic therapy is also part of her toolkit - this approach explores patterns rooted in past experiences and relationships to bring greater insight and help reshape current responses.
Mindfulness therapy complements these methods by teaching present-moment awareness and self-regulation skills, useful for stress, cravings, and emotional dysregulation. Together these approaches give clients practical tools as well as deeper understanding of underlying dynamics.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Angela works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and she tailors the plan as therapy progresses so the approach fits the individual rather than requiring the person to fit a single model.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility - sessions can be attended from home or another private space, reducing travel time and easing scheduling. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction, while phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging can provide convenient options for check-ins, homework review, or moments when people need brief support between sessions.