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Anne Fox

Anne Fox

LMFT

Therapist · California · 20+ years of experience

Calm, practical support for stress and anger

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  • Focus on goals
  • Practical tools
  • Respectful care

About Anne

Anne Fox is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, trauma, family conflict, and parenting challenges. She works with adults who are facing hard moments and need clear, practical support. Her tone is respectful and compassionate, and she aims to make the first step feel manageable.

With 20 years of experience and a CA LMFT credential, Anne focuses on tailoring conversations to each person’s goals. Sessions center on what the client wants to change and on small, doable steps toward those goals. She avoids jargon and keeps things straightforward so people can use what they learn right away.

Her approach draws on several therapy styles to match different needs. Anne uses attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships shape feelings. She brings cognitive behavioral techniques for tackling anxious thoughts and unwanted behaviors. She also listens in a client-centered way, following the client’s pace and priorities.

Clients can expect a mix of talking, reflection, and practical exercises they can try between sessions. Anne creates plans that fit a person’s life and revises them as needed. She explains options clearly and checks in often about progress.

People who are frustrated by repeated patterns, overwhelmed by stress, or unsure how to parent through conflict may find this style helpful. To begin, prospective clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on availability. Anne practices in California and offers services in English.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger management

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Psychodynamic TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

How Anne’s Approaches Work Online

Anne draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships affect feelings and reactions, helping people notice patterns that come from early bonds. This approach can be useful for people who find their anger or anxiety tied to close relationships.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors. CBT provides step-by-step tools for managing panic, obsessive thinking, and strong emotional reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Anne will discuss your needs and preferences and will help decide which methods to emphasize. That choice is collaborative and can change as goals shift.

Confirm the available session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, save travel time, and allow shorter check-ins on hectic days. It can also let people use techniques between sessions in the settings where challenges occur. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and conversation to work well in virtual formats, helping clients apply new skills in everyday life.

At a glance

Listed location
California
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
LMFT
Languages
English
License (California)
LMFT · No. 25474
NPI
1104564335

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Anne commonly address?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, trauma and abuse, family conflict, and parenting challenges. She also works with many related issues such as mood disorders, OCD, panic, and substance concerns.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is straightforward and respectful. She mixes listening with practical techniques and builds plans that match each person's goals.

What is her experience working with clients?

She has 20 years of professional experience supporting people through common life struggles and complex issues.

Where is she licensed and based?

Anne is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a CA LMFT credential and practices in California.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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