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Marianne Auger

Practical strategies for emotional resilience

LMHC Massachusetts

Experience
16 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Depression
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Marianne

Marianne Auger centers her work in evidence-informed approaches with an emphasis on cognitive behavioral strategies. She brings 16 years of clinical experience as a licensed mental health counselor and adapts practical tools to help people manage stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

Her practice also addresses a wide range of concerns including relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, eating and sleeping difficulties, self-esteem, and career-related stress. Marianne has additional focus on areas such as chronic illness and pain, caregiver stress, OCD and obsessive concerns, personality-related challenges, gender dysphoria, and compassion fatigue.

She has taught groups in anger management, dialectical behavior skills, and mindfulness and holds certification as a Mindfulness Instructor. Known for a respectful and compassionate stance, she individualizes conversation and treatment plans to align with each person’s needs.

Marianne works from approaches that include cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, client-centered methods, and dialectical behavior therapy to support clients as they pursue clearer goals and more effective coping strategies in everyday life.

CBT, ACT, and Mindful Skills for Online Support

Marianne commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies for changing behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used alongside CBT to encourage acceptance of difficult internal experiences while clarifying values and committed actions. She also draws on client-centered principles and mindfulness training to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore goals and coping skills.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and Marianne approaches this collaboratively. She works with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals and then tailors methods - whether more skills-focused CBT work, ACT-based values work, or mindful self-regulation - to fit what will likely be most useful for each person.

Online sessions are available by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make regular work on skills and goals more convenient around daily responsibilities. These formats support flexible scheduling and allow clients to maintain momentum between meetings while accessing a licensed professional from a location that fits their life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Marianne address?
She works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping problems, and career or parenting stresses.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is compassionate and client-centered, combining practical skill-building with mindfulness and collaborative planning to meet individual needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience working across many settings and has taught groups in anger management, DBT skills, and mindfulness practices.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a licensed mental health counselor with credentials listed as MA LMHC LMHC6893 and WA LMHC LH61635141, and she practices in Massachusetts.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English; she is not listed as offering services in other languages and does not accept international clients.
Which session formats are available with her?
Clients may meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for therapy with her?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changesCoaching

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyEmptinessGender dysphoriaMidlife crisisObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Experience

16+ years

Licensed

Massachusetts, Washington

Languages

English