Anne Douglas, LMFT
Licensed marriage and family therapist with 25 years experience
- 25 years experience
- Relationship and family focus
- Flexible online sessions
About Anne Douglas
Anne Douglas is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 25 years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples, and families. She completed graduate training at Northwestern University and the Family Institute at Northwestern, and pursued advanced study at The Institute for Psychoanalysis in Chicago, learning directly from prominent family therapy theorists. Her academic roles have included teaching and clinical supervision at Lake Forest College, and she has served as a Clinical Fellow of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy for more than two decades.
Over the course of her career she has worked with a wide range of concerns, including relationship and marital issues, family and parenting challenges, trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, anxiety and depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, eating and sleeping concerns, career transitions, caregiver stress, and many other life changes. She also provides life coaching and guidance for clients navigating parenthood and major transitions. Anne draws on psychodynamic, family of origin, humanistic, behavioral, cognitive, systemic, solution-focused, trauma-focused, Jungian, and compassion-focused approaches to tailor care to each person she sees.
Anne developed a practical system to help people move through the end of relationships that emphasizes THE WHY, THE HOPE, THE WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN, and THE LETTING GO, a framework she has used with many clients. She offers a range of remote options - live video sessions, phone sessions, chat, and ongoing email - to increase access and convenience. Anne prioritizes a collaborative treatment plan so each person receives care matched to their goals and circumstances.
Over the course of her career she has worked with a wide range of concerns, including relationship and marital issues, family and parenting challenges, trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, anxiety and depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, eating and sleeping concerns, career transitions, caregiver stress, and many other life changes. She also provides life coaching and guidance for clients navigating parenthood and major transitions. Anne draws on psychodynamic, family of origin, humanistic, behavioral, cognitive, systemic, solution-focused, trauma-focused, Jungian, and compassion-focused approaches to tailor care to each person she sees.
Anne developed a practical system to help people move through the end of relationships that emphasizes THE WHY, THE HOPE, THE WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN, and THE LETTING GO, a framework she has used with many clients. She offers a range of remote options - live video sessions, phone sessions, chat, and ongoing email - to increase access and convenience. Anne prioritizes a collaborative treatment plan so each person receives care matched to their goals and circumstances.
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 clinical experience working with individuals, couples, and families.
Is Anne Douglas a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMFT, which indicates she is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details include 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?
Anne Douglas does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Anne Douglas cost?
Costs can vary based 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 pricing and billing details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with the 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 for online care
Anne Douglas uses several evidence-informed approaches adapted for remote sessions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early and current relationships shape feelings and behavior, helping clients address patterns in intimacy, abandonment, and family bonds. This approach can be useful for people struggling with relationship cycles and attachment concerns.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, empathetic partnership in which the therapist listens deeply and supports a client-led process. It helps people build self-understanding, confidence, and clearer goals for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress, and to develop practical coping strategies.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Anne collaborates with each client to clarify goals, try strategies, and adjust methods so treatment fits the person’s needs and preferences. She frames therapy as a joint process where therapists and clients decide together how to proceed.
Online therapy in Anne’s practice is offered by licensed professionals and includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, reduce travel time, and make it easier to access support from home or work while maintaining regular contact and continuity of care.