Marianne Terrebonne

You may be the person others rely on, but that does not mean you always have to carry everything on your own. Anxiety can leave you feeling constantly overwhelmed, family challenges may create tension that feels difficult to resolve, or painful experiences from the past may continue affecting how you feel about yourself and connect with others. I work with adults and seniors experiencing substance use or addiction, anxiety, family issues, maternal mental health concerns, and women's issues. These concerns can also overlap with depression, bipolar disorder, stress, trauma, or PTSD, especially when emotional wellbeing, relationships, and everyday responsibilities begin affecting one another. With more than 37 years of experience, I believe therapy should be a place where you feel genuinely heard, respected, and supported without judgment. Together, we can explore what has been weighing on you, build on the strengths you already have, and develop healthier ways of coping that help you feel more grounded, confident, and connected to yourself and others.

Our work will make room for both the person you are and the family, relationships, responsibilities, and experiences that have shaped you. We'll explore how substance use or addiction, anxiety, family issues, maternal mental health concerns, and women's issues may be affecting your emotional wellbeing, relationships, and sense of self. I may use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you recognize patterns in thoughts and behaviors that contribute to distress and develop healthier ways of responding, while Motivational Interviewing can help you explore change without pressure and strengthen your own reasons for moving forward. I may also draw from Solution Focused Brief Therapy to identify your existing strengths, recognize what is already working, and turn the changes you want into practical, achievable steps. Our sessions will be collaborative, affirming, and grounded in your individual needs, balancing meaningful conversations about your experiences with practical strategies that support healthier coping, stronger relationships, and lasting change.

You do not need to arrive knowing exactly what needs to change or how to explain everything you have been carrying. During our first few sessions, we will take time to understand what brought you here, what has been most difficult, and what you hope will feel different. Together, we will create goals that feel meaningful and realistic while deciding where it makes the most sense to begin. You can expect me to bring warmth, affirmation, and thoughtful encouragement to our conversations while creating a space where you can speak openly about difficult emotions, family dynamics, motherhood, relationships, or personal challenges without judgment. Progress may look like developing healthier ways to cope, feeling less consumed by anxiety, communicating more effectively with family, feeling more supported through maternal mental health challenges, or becoming more confident expressing your needs and prioritizing your wellbeing. We will continue checking in on your goals and adjusting our work based on what feels most helpful, helping you move forward with greater emotional balance, confidence, and a stronger sense of connection to yourself.