- Men's wellbeing
- Relationship help
- Practical coaching
About Anne
Anne Douglas is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 25 years of clinical experience. She focuses on men's wellbeing among a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, addictions, and career challenges. She aims to help people who are struggling with life changes or who want practical coaching alongside therapy.
Anne uses a collaborative style in sessions. She listens first, then helps clients identify small steps they can try. Her approach mixes talking about patterns with hands-on strategies to change behavior and manage strong emotions. Sessions are straightforward and goal oriented when needed, and reflective when that fits better.
Her background includes graduate study at Northwestern University and training at The Family Institute at Northwestern University and The Institute for Psychoanalysis in Chicago. She has taught and supervised students at the college level and has worked with a broad range of concerns across individual, couple, and family settings.
Anne combines several therapeutic ways of working, including attachment-focused work, cognitive behavioral strategies, emotionally focused methods, and narrative and Jungian ideas. She also blends family-of-origin perspectives when past relationships still shape present life.
Many people come to her for help with relationship endings, trauma recovery, parenting questions, mood concerns, and coping with chronic illness or caregiving stress. She encourages clients to become their own advocates and to build skills that transfer to daily life.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and helps people notice how those patterns affect current connections. It often helps with relationship struggles, attachment issues, and repair after conflict.Client-Centered Therapy centers the person in the room and uses empathic listening to help someone feel heard and understood. It works well for people who want a supportive space to sort out feelings and decisions.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with practical exercises. It is useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and building daily routines.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. That collaborative process helps shape whether the focus is on skills, relationship patterns, or deeper reflective work.
Confirm the session options before booking so you know how Anne offers remote care. When arranged, online sessions can help fit therapy into busy schedules, make it easier to check in during a workday, or allow for shorter phone check-ins when needed. Ask about how continuous email communication and live session choices might fit your routine and goals.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Illinois, Michigan, North Carolina, Florida, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Anne commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, addictions, trauma, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, bipolar and depression, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and direct. She listens first, then helps clients set goals and practice concrete steps alongside reflective work.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has 25 years of clinical experience, has lectured at Northwestern University, and has taught and supervised college students in counseling settings.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
She holds the LMFT credential and is licensed in North Carolina.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.