- Short practical strategies
- Values-based work
- Mindfulness skills
About Marianne
Marianne Auger is a licensed mental health counselor practicing in Massachusetts. She brings 16 years of professional experience to sessions and emphasizes respectful, compassionate care. Marianne focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and sleep concerns among other issues. She adapts conversations and plans to match each person's needs and supports steps toward more satisfying daily life.
Marianne uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take meaningful action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that fuel anxiety or low mood. Client-centered work guides the pace so the person feels heard and respected.
Her background includes teaching group programs such as anger management, dialectical behavior therapy skills, and mindfulness. She is a certified Mindfulness Instructor and has worked across a wide range of concerns including trauma and grief, addictions, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and personality-related challenges. That variety informs a flexible approach to problems that often overlap.
Marianne aims to make each session practical and relevant. She helps people build skills they can use between sessions, such as breathing and grounding, thought-challenging, or values-based planning. Progress is paced by the client and guided by collaborative goal-setting.
To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to availability. Marianne communicates in English and practices as MA LMHC (Master of Arts, Licensed Mental Health Counselor).
How her approaches guide online care
Marianne uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy as key frameworks. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings while clarifying what matters to the person and taking small, meaningful steps. Client-centered work prioritizes listening and shaping sessions at the person’s pace so they feel understood.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people examine and shift unhelpful thought patterns. CBT offers concrete exercises and behavioral experiments that can reduce anxiety, improve sleep routines, and change mood over time. These methods suit common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, and sleep difficulties.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Marianne will discuss options and collaborate to choose methods that match a person’s goals, preferences, and daily life demands. That collaborative process helps tailor skill practice and plans in ways that feel doable.
Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports practicing skills in real-life settings and following up on sleep and routine changes between sessions.
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Experience
16+ years
Credentials
Massachusetts, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, anger, depression, sleep problems, grief, trauma, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and caregiver stress.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and compassionate. Sessions are tailored to the person and often include skill-building, values work, and mindfulness exercises.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional work experience and has taught group programs such as anger management, DBT skills groups, and mindfulness classes.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is MA LMHC, practicing as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted for work?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.