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Online therapist

Elizabeth Therrien

Calm, practical support for family stress

Credentials
LICSW
Experience
15 years
Licensed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Elizabeth

Elizabeth Therrien is a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, family conflict, depression, and other life challenges. Her style is straightforward and supportive.

She aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable for a worried parent or someone stretched thin by daily demands. She emphasizes a calm space where clients can say what they are thinking and feeling without judgment.

Background and approach

That space is used to sort immediate concerns, identify practical steps, and build coping skills that fit a person's daily life. Elizabeth has particular experience in crisis work and supports people facing trauma, addiction, parenting stress, anger, and compassion fatigue. Elizabeth draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage mood, reduce anxiety, and navigate difficult relationship patterns.

She also provides coaching-style support for career questions and life transitions. She works with issues such as bipolar mood management, ADHD, intimacy concerns, and self-esteem struggles. Her practice offers flexible online and phone options, plus live chat and text-based messaging for ongoing check-ins.

Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and cost varies with location and therapist availability. To begin, a prospective client completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules according to the clinician's availability. Based in Massachusetts, Elizabeth offers services in English.

Her approach is collaborative and focused on practical steps that fit family life and daily routines.

Approaches that fit busy family life and online care

Elizabeth uses evidence-based techniques that focus on clear skills and small, achievable changes. One approach emphasizes practical coping skills for anxiety and stress - teaching breathing, grounding, and routine-based strategies to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning. Another approach focuses on crisis-informed methods, helping people stabilize after a difficult event and plan immediate steps to manage safety, emotions, and communication with others.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about your goals, daily routine, and what feels most useful, then recommend techniques that fit your situation. This is a collaborative process where methods can be adjusted as needs change.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for parents and caretakers. These formats make it easier to schedule around school, work, and appointments. They also allow for quick check-ins between sessions when additional support is helpful, while keeping the focus on practical steps that translate to everyday family life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem issues, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and related life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is direct and supportive, creating an open space to talk through feelings and practical next steps. She blends crisis-focused work with skill-building for everyday life.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 15 years of professional experience working in clinical settings, including crisis work and ongoing therapeutic support.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds an MA and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW, license number 116701, and practices in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience
15 years
Licensed
Massachusetts
Languages
English

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