Marianne Auger, LMHC - Therapist in Massachusetts

About Marianne

Marianne Auger uses a practical, person-focused approach to therapy. She is a licensed mental health counselor with 16 years of experience in Massachusetts. She meets people where they are and focuses on clear, doable steps rather than jargon.

Marianne aims to create a calm, respectful space for parents and individuals who are juggling life’s demands and looking for better ways to cope. She draws on several well-known methods, including cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered techniques.

Background and approach

Those approaches help identify unhelpful thinking and build everyday skills. Marianne also uses dialectical behavior therapy and acceptance and commitment tools when emotion regulation or values-based change is needed. Across her career she has led groups on anger management, DBT, and mindfulness, and she is a certified Mindfulness Instructor.

Her work has included supporting people with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction issues, grief, and coping with life changes. She also has experience addressing sleep and eating concerns, self-esteem, and intimacy-related issues. Marianne tailors conversations and plans to each person’s situation.

She values clear goals and practical strategies that fit real life. Parents reading this can expect straightforward suggestions they can try between sessions. Sessions are offered in English and conducted online by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Marianne holds the credential MA LMHC LMHC6893 and WA LMHC LH61635141 and practices in Massachusetts.

Therapeutic approaches that translate well to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, encourages people to notice difficult thoughts without fighting them and to take small steps toward what matters. It can be helpful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes by focusing on values and committed action.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and to build routines that improve mood and sleep. CBT often includes homework and simple exercises to use between sessions.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will listen to concerns, try methods that fit the person’s goals, and adjust the plan as needed. This collaborative way helps shape sessions so they remain useful and relevant to daily life.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy schedules. Video calls let for face-to-face conversation, while phone sessions can be used when video isn’t convenient. Live chat or text messaging can suit short check-ins or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to practice new skills in real time and to fit therapy into everyday routines.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Marianne commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, grief, and coping with life changes among other issues listed in her profile.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is practical and person-focused, using clear steps and simple language to help people manage emotions and daily challenges.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 16 years of professional experience working with a broad range of concerns and leading therapeutic groups.

What credentials and location apply to her practice?

She is a licensed mental health counselor with the credential MA LMHC LMHC6893 and WA LMHC LH61635141 and practices in Massachusetts.

Which languages are used in sessions and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats does she offer?

Sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Anger management
Depression

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 16 years
Licensed: Massachusetts, Washington
Languages: English

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