Anne Douglas

Anne Douglas is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 25 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship trouble, grief, addiction, anger, and many other life challenges. She uses a straightforward, compassionate style and helps clients learn practical skills they can use right away.

She trained at Northwestern University and the Family Institute at Northwestern University. She has taught and supervised students at the college level and has worked in clinical settings for many years. Her background includes a long history of work with trauma, mood disorders, life transitions, and relationship concerns.

Her approach blends several therapy models to match each person's needs. She draws on attachment-based ideas to look at relationship patterns. She uses cognitive-behavioral strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses emotionally-focused and narrative work when it helps clients make sense of painful experiences.

In sessions she aims to build a compassionate working relationship and practical steps toward change. She offers coaching-style support when clients need help with goals such as career choices, parenting, or healthy boundaries. She encourages collaboration so clients help shape their plan and pace.

Anne also uses remote sessions and flexible messaging as part of her practice. She explains options and scheduling during the initial sign-up and helps people decide what will work best for their situation.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people change repeating cycles in close relationships. This approach can be useful for people with recurring conflict, trust issues, or problems with intimacy.

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and building a trusting working relationship. It helps people who need a calm space to reflect, make sense of feelings, and gain confidence in their own choices.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) targets the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems stuck and teaches concrete tools to break those patterns. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, anger, sleep problems, and mood concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then adjust methods as needed. This is a collaborative process where the client helps decide pace and focus.

Confirm the exact session options before booking so you know what formats are available. The practice has used remote sessions alongside ongoing messaging to increase access and fit therapy into daily life. Remote work can make it easier to attend sessions around work or caregiving, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people keep momentum between visits.