Marianne Auger, LMHC

Marianne Auger is a licensed mental health counselor in Massachusetts who uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, and life changes. She brings 16 years of clinical experience to sessions and focuses on straightforward strategies clients can use between meetings. Marianne draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking that feed worry and low mood, and she uses acceptance and commitment therapy to support values-based choices. She also uses client-centered methods to keep conversations grounded in each person's goals. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are offered when emotion regulation or distress tolerance are needed. Her work often addresses common concerns like depression, anger, grief, and relationship or intimacy-related issues. Marianne also helps people facing addictions, sleep or eating difficulties, self-esteem struggles, and career stress. Additional areas she supports include chronic illness, caregiver stress, autism spectrum concerns, codependency, personality challenges, and obsessive-compulsive difficulties. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. She aims to tailor plans to each person's needs and to teach tools people can practice at home. Marianne values sensitivity and compassion and seeks to create a calm, respectful space for people to talk through what is hard. For people exploring therapy, she recommends starting with a brief matching questionnaire and then scheduling a time to connect. Sessions can be arranged in ways that suit a person's routine and communication preferences.

How core approaches guide online care

Marianne uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors; this approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns. She also draws on acceptance and commitment therapy to help people clarify what matters to them and take action even when feelings are uncomfortable. Client-centered methods keep the conversation focused on each person's goals and experience, so sessions stay practical and respectful.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Marianne will work with a person to review goals, try a few techniques, and adjust as needed. That collaborative planning helps people find a way of working that fits their needs and daily life rather than a one-size-fits-all strategy.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for full conversations and teaching skills that use visual examples. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits a busy day. Live chat and text messaging support quick check-ins, brief coaching, or ongoing practice between sessions. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, school, or caregiving duties while keeping therapy focused on concrete skills and goals.