- CBT techniques
- ACT strategies
- DBT skills
About Marianne
Marianne Auger is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Massachusetts with 16 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, coping with life changes, and a wide range of related concerns including addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and social anxiety and phobia.
She has worked with people across the lifespan and has led group programs such as anger management, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills groups, and mindfulness classes. The bio notes a certification as a Mindfulness Instructor and regular work helping clients with stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
In sessions she uses approaches drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and DBT. That means conversations tend to include practical skills practice, attention to values and choices, and space for clients to describe what matters to them. Marianne aims to match methods to a person's needs and goals.
Her background includes group teaching and individual counseling across many issues such as caregiving stress, chronic illness, OCD-related concerns, trauma and post-traumatic stress, eating and sleeping struggles, and self-esteem matters. She also lists work related to gender dysphoria, LGBT needs, and aging and geriatric issues.
Sessions are offered in English. For people wondering how to begin, the usual first step is completing a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling an initial appointment through the provided booking flow.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying personal values and taking small, values-based steps. It can help with anxiety, phobias, and stress by clarifying what matters and reducing avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) centers on recognizing and adjusting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and is commonly used for anxiety, mood, and worry-related concerns. DBT provides concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and handling interpersonal strain.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. She will collaborate with the client to select approaches that fit the person's goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. That means trying techniques, checking in on what helps, and adjusting plans together over time.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Discussing which exercises suit a virtual setting is part of the first sessions, and the therapist will suggest practical ways to practice skills between meetings.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, self-esteem, social anxiety and phobia, and many related concerns.
What therapeutic approaches are used in sessions?
She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to guide conversations and skill practice.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience working in clinical and group settings.
What are her official credentials and where is she based?
She is an MA LMHC and practices in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first appointment?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.