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LICSW

Elizabeth Therrien, LICSW

  • Experience15 years
  • LocationMassachusetts
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Elizabeth

Elizabeth Therrien is a licensed clinical social worker in Massachusetts with 15 years of professional experience focused on crisis work and helping people navigate difficult life moments.

Background and approach

She assists individuals facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflicts, and offers support around issues such as addictions, intimacy concerns, parenting struggles, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue. Elizabeth approaches each person with attentiveness and practical support aimed at restoring balance and functioning.

She creates a welcoming space where clients are encouraged to speak openly about thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. Elizabeth frames therapy as a collaborative effort, helping clients identify goals, build coping strategies, and explore possibilities for change.

She emphasizes the courage it takes to begin therapy and offers steady guidance through the early steps of seeking a more fulfilling and happier life.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care

Elizabeth draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide treatment in ways that are practical and goal oriented. One commonly used approach focuses on developing coping skills and emotional regulation to reduce symptoms of stress, anxiety, and mood instability; this involves learning specific strategies to manage difficult feelings and respond differently to triggers. Another frequently applied method emphasizes exploring relationship patterns and communication skills to address conflict, intimacy concerns, and family dynamics; this helps clients identify interactions that maintain problems and practice healthier ways of relating.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to understand their priorities, symptoms, and life context, then tailors methods and goals together so the plan fits the client's needs and preferences over time.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for people balancing work, family, or other responsibilities. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from different locations within Massachusetts and support consistent engagement with therapy through convenient scheduling and multiple ways to communicate between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Elizabeth commonly address?
She works with a range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, addictions, and ADHD.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her approach centers on creating an open, nonjudgmental space and partnering with clients to set goals and build coping strategies suited to their needs.
What background and experience does she bring?
She has 15 years of professional experience with an emphasis on crisis work and supporting people through acute and ongoing challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LICSW licensed in Massachusetts, holding an MA and license number 116701.
In which languages can clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that may be canceled at any time.
How does someone get started working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

AddictionsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Massachusetts

Languages

English