Anne Douglas, LMFT
Experienced LMFT for relationships, transitions, and resilience
- Couples and family therapy
- Trauma grief and anxiety
- Flexible online support
About Anne Douglas
Anne Douglas, LMFT, is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who provides psychotherapy for individuals as well as couples and families. She is a graduate of Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, with advanced training through The Family Institute at Northwestern University and The Institute for Psychoanalysis in Chicago. Her development as a clinician has included personal mentorship from leading family therapy theorists in the United States, shaping a thoughtful and systems-informed perspective on change.
During her graduate training, Anne Douglas received an honorarium to lecture and teach an 11-week psychology course for a 300-student audience at Northwestern, reflecting her strength in counseling education. She has also served on the faculty at Lake Forest College, where she counseled, taught, and supervised students. In addition, she has been a Clinical Fellow of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy for over 20 years. With 25 years of experience, she brings a steady, well-rounded approach to supporting clients through complex emotional and relational challenges.
Her clinical work includes individual, couple, and family therapy and spans concerns such as life transitions, relationship and marital stress, child and adolescent issues, PTSD and trauma resolution, anxiety and stress disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, grief and loss, personality disorders, military and veteran concerns, career challenges, weight loss and maintenance, family reconciliation, family-of-origin healing, and personal growth and self-awareness. She also offers life coaching support and guidance for clients navigating the demands of parenthood, tailoring goals through a collaborative process between therapist and client.
Anne Douglas integrates a range of modalities, including psychodynamic, family-of-origin, humanistic, behavioral, cognitive approaches including CBT, systemic, solution-focused, trauma-focused methods, and Gottman-informed work, among others. She emphasizes a compassion-focused alliance and aims to help clients build advocacy skills and take practical steps toward the next stage of life. For those coping with the end of a relationship, she offers structured survival skills centered on themes she calls THE WHY, THE HOPE, THE WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN, and THE LETTING GO, a framework she developed to support the process of moving forward.
She offers telemedicine psychotherapy through live video sessions, phone sessions, and chat-based options, along with ongoing messaging support. Anne Douglas believes healing often begins when a person feels truly heard, and she works to provide responsive, consistent care within the flexibility of online therapy.
During her graduate training, Anne Douglas received an honorarium to lecture and teach an 11-week psychology course for a 300-student audience at Northwestern, reflecting her strength in counseling education. She has also served on the faculty at Lake Forest College, where she counseled, taught, and supervised students. In addition, she has been a Clinical Fellow of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy for over 20 years. With 25 years of experience, she brings a steady, well-rounded approach to supporting clients through complex emotional and relational challenges.
Her clinical work includes individual, couple, and family therapy and spans concerns such as life transitions, relationship and marital stress, child and adolescent issues, PTSD and trauma resolution, anxiety and stress disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, grief and loss, personality disorders, military and veteran concerns, career challenges, weight loss and maintenance, family reconciliation, family-of-origin healing, and personal growth and self-awareness. She also offers life coaching support and guidance for clients navigating the demands of parenthood, tailoring goals through a collaborative process between therapist and client.
Anne Douglas integrates a range of modalities, including psychodynamic, family-of-origin, humanistic, behavioral, cognitive approaches including CBT, systemic, solution-focused, trauma-focused methods, and Gottman-informed work, among others. She emphasizes a compassion-focused alliance and aims to help clients build advocacy skills and take practical steps toward the next stage of life. For those coping with the end of a relationship, she offers structured survival skills centered on themes she calls THE WHY, THE HOPE, THE WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN, and THE LETTING GO, a framework she developed to support the process of moving forward.
She offers telemedicine psychotherapy through live video sessions, phone sessions, and chat-based options, along with ongoing messaging support. Anne Douglas believes healing often begins when a person feels truly heard, and she works to provide responsive, consistent care within the flexibility of online therapy.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Jungian Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Anne Douglas have?
Anne Douglas has 25 years of experience.
Is Anne Douglas a licensed therapist?
Yes. Anne Douglas is a licensed therapist and holds the LMFT credential (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist). License information: MI LMFT 4101006581 and NC LMFT 1704.
In which languages does Anne Douglas provide therapy?
Anne Douglas provides therapy in English.
Where is Anne Douglas located?
Anne Douglas is located in North Carolina.
How can I work with Anne Douglas as my therapist?
You can work with Anne Douglas through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Anne Douglas work with international clients?
No. Anne Douglas does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Anne Douglas cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care
Anne Douglas, LMFT, draws from approaches that fit naturally with online therapy and can be adapted to individual, couple, and family work. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early bonds and current relationship patterns shape trust, closeness, and emotional safety. It can be especially helpful when relationship stress, family-of-origin concerns, or fears of abandonment are impacting daily life.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and a steady therapeutic relationship so clients can explore feelings and decisions at their own pace. This approach often supports people navigating grief, life transitions, self-esteem concerns, and the desire for clearer direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) adds practical tools to identify unhelpful thought patterns and build new coping strategies, which can be useful for anxiety, stress, and mood-related challenges.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Anne Douglas works collaboratively with clients to clarify goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped in the past, then adjusts the pace and focus accordingly as needs evolve.
Online therapy also offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to fit support into a busy schedule, continue care during life changes, and choose the format that feels most comfortable from session to session.