- Client-centered care
- Mindfulness skills
- Practical coping tools
About Marianne
Marianne Auger is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Massachusetts with 16 years of experience. She centers work on the person in front of her, listening first and adjusting her approach to each individual’s needs. Marianne focuses on clear, compassionate conversation that helps people make practical changes in daily life.
Her background includes teaching group programs such as anger management, dialectical behavior therapy skills, and mindfulness. She is a certified Mindfulness Instructor and draws on that practice to teach grounding and present-moment skills. Marianne also uses methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when those tools fit a person’s goals.
Marianne has supported people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction concerns, and life transitions. She also addresses relationship and intimacy-related questions, parenting strain, career worries, and challenges tied to chronic illness or caregiving. Other areas of focus include eating and sleeping problems, self-esteem, and concerns tied to gender and sexual identity.
In sessions she aims to be respectful, sensitive, and warm. She partners with people to build a plan that fits daily routines and values. Conversations tend to be practical and paced to what the person can use between meetings.
To start, clients follow the platform’s matching process and schedule sessions according to availability. Marianne speaks English and practices under her MA LMHC, WA LMHC credentials.
Approaches for growth in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, acceptance, and building a trusting conversation. The therapist follows the person's lead and adjusts pacing and tone to match what the person needs, which can help with motivation and confidence.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take actions that match their values. ACT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions where moving forward feels hard.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Marianne will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and daily life. She often blends listening-based, ACT, and cognitive-behavioral strategies so sessions feel practical and tailored.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as specific options are set by her current practice. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for flexible check-ins during a lunch break or between errands. Some formats also let people use less bandwidth or skip video when they prefer a shorter phone-style check-in. Talk with the therapist during the intake to decide what will be most helpful for scheduling and for meeting the goals you set together.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Marianne commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, grief, and life transitions, among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is client-centered and collaborative, with an emphasis on listening and tailoring conversation to each person's needs.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 16 years of professional experience and has taught group programs including anger management, DBT skills, and mindfulness.
What are her credentials and practice location?
She holds MA LMHC and WA LMHC credentials and practices in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.