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Anne Douglas, LMFT

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Anne is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Anne. View 125 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Illinois, Michigan, and 1 more

Recent reviews

I first started therapy with Anne during the pandemic. Since then I've gained many skills to help me through day to day aswell as a growing confidence in myself. Thanks to Anne I'm dealing with issues and able to see from others perspectives. I highly recommend Anne as a therapist.

Reviewed November 2024

11/10

Reviewed November 2024

More about Anne

  • 24 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMFT

I am a psychotherapist who is licensed in Marriage and Family Therapy, as well as individual psychotherapy. I am a graduate of Northwestern University (Evanston, Illinois), The Family Institute at Northwestern University, and The Institute for Psychoanalysis (Chicago). I have been mentored personally by several of the top Family Therapy theorists in the United States.

While obtaining my graduate degrees and certifications at Northwestern, I was awarded with an Honorarium to lecture and teach a 300 student 11 week psychology course at Northwestern because of my expertise in counseling. In addition, I have served as a faculty member at Lake Forest College, where I have counseled, taught, and supervised students. I have been a Clinical Fellow at the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy for over 20 years. I have been associated with Betterhelp since 2014.

Tele-Medicine Psychotherapy allows my clients/patients more access to me through their virtual visits and unlimited email, which is far more helpful, convenient, and safe then weekly or bi-weekly office visits, as well as, less expensive in cost.

My clinical experience includes, but is not limited to, individual, couple, and family therapy. The patients that I have successfully treated include people who present with issues relating to Life Transitions, Relationship and Marital Counseling, Child and Adolescent Issues and Concerns, PTSD & Trauma Resolution, Anxiety and Stress Disorders, Depression, Bipolar, Grief and Loss, Personality Disorders, Military-Veterans, Career Challenges, Weight Loss/Maintenance, Family Therapy, Family of Origin Healing, and Personal Growth & Self Awareness. I also work with clients who need assistance in life coaching. I am licensed to advise clients on issues and matters that come up as they navigate parenthood. My goals for each patient are individually thought-out according to a collaboration between patient and therapist. I can teach you how to become your own best advocate. My objective as your counselor is to assist in making you the best that you can be. I am extremely prompt in responding to all of the Betterhelp subscribers who are assigned to me. If you want my assistance on a daily basis, I am available to work with you. I am here for you as often as you'd like me to be. My objectives are to help you to exist in the environment in which you live and to assist you in getting to the next place in your life.

For those of you who are in relationships that have ended, I will assist you with survival skills which focus on THE WHY, THE HOPE, THE WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN, and THE LETTING GO, a system that I have developed that has helped hundreds of my clients.

The modalities that I use in my counseling approach are Psychodynamic, Family of Origin, Internal Family Systems, Humanistic, Behavioral, Cognitive, CBT, Systemic, Solution Focused, Trauma Focused, as well as others. I set up a compassion-focused alliance with my clients.

I offer Live Camera Sessions, Live Phone Sessions, and Email Chat Sessions, as well as continuous email communication, to my clients. The choice is yours.

People start to heal the moment they feel heard. I look forward to joining with you as your counselor.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Coaching Addictions LGBT Trauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Depression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue Abandonment Aging and geriatric issues Antisocial personality Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Avoidant personality Blended family issues Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dependent personality Divorce and separation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Eating and food-related issues Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues First responder issues Gender dysphoria Hoarding Hospice and end-of-life counseling Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Narcissism Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Personality disorders Phobias Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Sexual dysfunction Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Traumatic brain injury Trichotillomania Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • 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

Licenses

Anne Douglas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457428740.

  • LMFT · Illinois · 166.000554 · Expires February 2025
  • LMFT · Michigan · 4101006581 · Expires August 2026
  • LMFT · North Carolina · 1704 · Expires July 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Anne Douglas

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

125 reviews

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I first started therapy with Anne during the pandemic. Since then I've gained many skills to help me through day to day aswell as a growing confidence in myself. Thanks to Anne I'm dealing with issues and able to see from others perspectives. I highly recommend Anne as a therapist.

Reviewed November 2024

11/10

Reviewed November 2024

Anne was a the best.. asks all the right questions, genuinely concerned.. very helpful

Reviewed November 2024

Anne has helped me for many years now. She listens and responds to my needs in a timely but professional manner. I definitely recommend her as a therapist to anyone.

Reviewed July 2024

Anne’s extensive experience from broader aspects of life has helped me tremendously

Reviewed June 2024

It took a while to find the correct therapist, but the one I finally got matched with is excellent for my needs.

Reviewed April 2024

Anne has helped me so much over the last 8 months.

Reviewed March 2024

Anne is down to earth and easy to talk to. I highly recommend her!

Reviewed March 2024

Anne has helped me so much the past few years.. idk if I could’ve made it without being able to contact her anytime..

Reviewed March 2024

Anne is a great therapist. Listens carefully and asks questions. I met her once but look forward to more therapy sessions.

Reviewed March 2024

Anne is extremely knowledgeable on wide range of subjects and has given me great confidence through trials and tribulations in my life

Reviewed January 2024

Anne has worked with me for 4 years now. She has helped me overcome a lot of challenges in my life and supported me to make the best decisions for me and my family. I'm so thankful for her. A very professional but kind therapist.

Reviewed January 2024

The best.. she responds quickly, gives me coping mechanisms when things aren’t going well.. highly recommend

Reviewed November 2023

Anne really engages and provides expectional support!

Reviewed November 2023

Anne has helped me overcome many struggles. She is friendly and listens to my needs. I've achieved so much having her to talk to. Thank you Anne!

Reviewed May 2023

Ann has been a big help in trying to understand my sister and her narcissistic issues. It means so much to have someone competent who listens and has good insight. I feel better after each session. Anne is the best!

Reviewed April 2023

Anne is the best therapist I’ve had! After numerous therapists over the last decade I can say unequivocally that Anne was a a cut-above them all.

Reviewed April 2023

Anne is fair, empathetic and has been a great resource for me and I respect and value her advice and council.

Reviewed January 2023

anne is geeat

Reviewed December 2022

Anne is the best

Reviewed December 2022

She is helping me understand my issues and work through them

Reviewed November 2022

Anne is truly a blessing and has been there for me whenever needed. I have never met such a warm, selfless, and understanding person.

Reviewed September 2022

Anne is a wonderful listener. Has many resolutions for issues.. so happy with our relationship.. she understands

Reviewed September 2022

I found Anne during a very dark period in my life. She helped me work through some very large immediate concerns with a calming presence, and unmatched professionalism. I feel stronger because of the work we're doing. She provides a safe space where I can bring almost any topic for conversation. We have worked on family and marriage issues, professional confidence and problem solving, and healing from grief, among many other things. I'm very grateful to have her help!

Reviewed August 2022

Anne takes her time listening to my thoughts and is objective on how to deal withe the issues

Reviewed July 2022

She seeks the full backstory to get a firm grasp of what and why.

Reviewed April 2022

Anne is amazing! I’ve tried working with many other counselors and she is by far and away the best one I’ve ever worked with. Her experience is apparent the second that you meet her. She has an innate skill for getting down the the core of what is going on and providing tangible ways to address it. Anne is a straight shooter and if you want real growth I can’t recommend her highly enough. I never write reviews for literally anything but I feel so strongly about how great Anne is that I had to. If you have a chance to work with her you should immediately.

Reviewed April 2022

Anne is very easy to talk to and she offers very helpful insights into achieving your goals.

Reviewed February 2022

Anne is wonderful. She is a caring, non-judgemental, warm therapist. I feel like I can totally be myself with her in our sessions.

Reviewed February 2022

It is obvious that Anne is an expert. She is kind, respectful, and very responsive.

Reviewed December 2021

Anne is great at listening and rooting out challenging issues. She is also very available. There is a certain loneliness, albeit convenience, in participating in therapy via the messaging format. Anne does well in breaking through the coldness.

Reviewed November 2021

I have had an absolutely terrific experience working together with Anne, she is a wonderful person to work alongside, and I highly recommend her to anyone. I came to Better Help during a particularly bad period in my life (June 2019), I had become an alcoholic, while a very messy and complicated relationship was ending to which I had no idea how to successfully navigate. Through Anne’s help I now feel completely transformed and I am now living a healthier and happier life better than I had pre-pandemic. She will always reply to any messages with practical solutions and help you to see things in ways that you’ve never considered. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you, Anne Douglas, for hard work and dedication!

Reviewed November 2021

In our short time working together Anne has already helped me feel more empowered. I feel confident that our time together will continue to help me on my journey of growth and self discovery.

Reviewed September 2021

Anne Douglas is terrific! She balances listening and offering feedback seamlessly. She truly knows how to make her client feel heard, understood, and respected while also gently guiding them towards improvement and a healthy perception of their world. I would recommend her to any of my friends or family

Reviewed September 2021

Anne helped me consider things that I had otherwise been oblivious to, she counseled me in deeper reasons that things may be going on or why I accepted things I wouldn’t normally accept . She offered suggestions for things I could actively do and thought processes I could work on to better myself which has definitely helped tremendously, I cannot thank her enough for her insight, understanding, and she was very easy to talk to .

Reviewed July 2021

I have had a couple of live sessions with Anne. My experience so far has been positive. She is very responsive to messages through the week. When on a call, Anne listens attentively and is thorough in her questioning. I feel she has my family’s best interest in mind when she offers suggestions. I look forward to continue working with her to navigate through challenges.

Reviewed July 2021

Anne is absolutely amazing. She is helping me create a better mindset and happier life. I would absolutely recommend Anne if you’re having family or relationship issues.

Reviewed June 2021

Anne is a breath of fresh air, I always looked forward to speaking with her. Her listening skills are impeccable, she is also great with understanding cultural sensitivity. Speaking with her was always up lifting. I highly recommend her

Reviewed May 2021

Anne has provided invaluable support during a very difficult period for me. She helps to provide incredible perspective informed by experience, compassion and strong insight. She doesn't just tell me what I want to hear, either. She encourages me to think about things differently and with amazingly helpful advice. I can't imagine how I would have coped without her over the last six months or so, and anyone who is lucky enough to have Anne as a counsellor will surely benefit from her expertise.

Reviewed February 2021

Anne has been my therapist for a few years and has put my trust back in the mental health system. She is always patient and gives great unbiased advice.

Reviewed January 2021

Anne has been wonderful and I value her expertise greatly. I look forward to many more sessions. Thank you Anne !!

Reviewed January 2021

Anne is great to work with. She is completely non judgment. She is easy to talk to and personable. She has a keen ability to get to the root of things. She lets you see past situations in a different light with a better understand of why people behaved the way the did. She shows you the positive side of things, too. Highly recommend her as a therapist.

Reviewed December 2020

No matter what the issue is, and has always been there for me. I have counseled with her on and off for nearly 6 years now. I definitely would recommend anyone go to and to help sort out problems.

Reviewed November 2020

Anne is very compassionate and really tries to process layers of issues. Always timely in her response. Will check in when there are lapses.

Reviewed September 2020

In summary, Anne offers clarity in a time of chaos. She makes me feel like the chaos is manageable and poses questions that help me see different perspectives. I can tell by our discussions that she is very experienced and uses that experience to tailor each session to me. She offers suggestions and advices on my tentative plans of actions to resolve or be on the path to resolve my situation. She is honest with her advice and doesnt try to align with what she thinks you want to hear. During our first video chat, i felt so welcomed and not judged. It allowed me to open up to her more quickly through our subsequent sessions and attribute the progress to date to her overall demeanor and expertise. She is available through all modes of communication and offers ample opportunity to meet. Book her fast if doing live - her calendar fills up quickly.

Reviewed September 2020

Anne has helped me immeasurably to get through a very difficult time after my marriage broke down. She gives generously of her time and she always has valuable insight, and I highly commended her for the way she practices. She asks plenty of questions and she will not let you slip through the cracks. For me, being able to message Anne at any time and knowing that her response was only a matter of hours away (at worst) was a great thing. She is exceptionally knowledgeable, professional and compassionate. I'm glad I found her here, and I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone that might need some expert help getting through life's difficulties. Thank you so very much, Anne.

Reviewed July 2020

Anne has built such a naturally safe space for me to explore my issues with anxiety. She provides enough structure that I can feel the progress and the growth, but allows enough flexibility that I can address priorities as needed. She is empathetic without being a yesman, and she will ask the deep questions that you don't think to ask yourself, which is why we seek mental health services in the first place. I cannot praise her enough for the excellent care she provides. In just 6 months with her, I can quite tangibly feel the relief from my neuroticism. Thank you BetterHelp, and thank you Anne Douglas!!

Reviewed April 2020

Anne has held my hand through a very difficult multifaceted time.

Reviewed April 2020

Very professional and analytical. I love my sessions with her.

Reviewed January 2020

Anne is a marvelous counselor. She's very prompt to reply to my issues. During times when I am not responding back to her, I always get a note from her asking how I am. I feel her concern is genuine. Anne is a great comfort to me and very insightful. Love her.

Reviewed November 2019

Anne truly cares and I appreciate that!

Reviewed November 2019

I have been comforted and assured by Anne's interaction with me - and her observations.

Reviewed August 2019

I could immediately tell that Anne knows what she’s doing and has a lot of experience counseling. She is very responsive and asks good questions to help unpack an issue. I am very happy with her style of counseling and she is very helpful.

Reviewed August 2019

Anne has been such a great support for me in many crucial moments. I enjoy communicating with her, and I am so happy BetterHelp is such a convenient way to reach out for help. I recommend this app a lot to others!

Reviewed July 2019

Anne was extremely helpful in getting to some of the roots of my problem and in supporting me. She is very knowledgeable and experienced and I recommend her a counselor.

Reviewed July 2019

Anne is compassionate. She listens and responds with very thoughtful advice.

Reviewed July 2019

I have been working with Anne for a few years now and I find her very easy to share things with. She is completely non-judgmental. She helps me to look at situations from another angle I would not have thought of otherwise. She is very quick to respond and if I need her multiple times throughout one day, she is there. She is kind, compassionate, insightful and able to help you navigate anything life brings to you.

Reviewed July 2019

Anne is just great. She really knows her field well and offered me a lot of new perspectives. Through her counseling I have gotten ahead on a lot of issues and was able to identify and get rid of some false beliefs in my life. What I like about Anne is that she is compassionate on the one hand but also asks great questions that often make me reflect for quite a while. Exactly what I was looking for in a therapist.

Reviewed June 2019

Anne is great, really feel understood by her. She is very reliable with her response times.

Reviewed June 2019

Working with Anne has been a pleasure from day one. I have a lot of confidence in her expertise and she is wonderful at counseling in this setting.

Reviewed June 2019

Anne helped me put things into perspective and it was great to have an outside view on my situation and life. We only had a couple sessions but I just needed a little pick me up and knowing that she was there and ready to help me was very reassuring. It was like having someone on my team, in the ring with me for a little while! Thank you Anne!

Reviewed April 2019

Anne is very professional and while it's early on, she seems to respond well to both my feedback on what support I need or find helpful vs. not, as well as give timely and generally thoughtful feedback, questions, and responses. She is always calm, and has been helpful in being a strong sounding board as I deal with the unexpected and tragic death of a very close colleague and dear friend. I've also found her to be quick to understand my situation even though I imagine it is quite unusual as it involves an international, emerging markets (not just US) context.

Reviewed April 2019

My experience with Anne has all been positive. She is prompt with her responses and is helping me to understand my situation in a way that is beneficial to me every day

Reviewed March 2019

Anne is professional, empathetic and knowledgeable. From the very beginning, I have felt like she listens closely to my concerns and cares about me and helping me get through my situation. She always responds quickly and she takes her time to address my concerns. It is obvious that Anne has a lot of experience and helpful insight and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to others.

Reviewed March 2019

Anne Douglas has helped me with internal battles and also outside sources that I’ve been struggling with for a very long time. In just two weeks, even the first two days, she helped me work through many of my darkest thoughts and feelings that haunt me. I’m so grateful for her.

Reviewed March 2019

Nice person, listens well. She has good experience in dealing with various kinds of mental illness. I was able to sleep well after our discussions.

Reviewed March 2019

I find Anne very helpful. I wish the video calls were maybe 45 minutes. 30 minutes is not enough time. I really find her knowledgeable and enjoy our sessions.

Reviewed March 2019

She is the best therapist I’ve ever talked to.

Reviewed February 2019

Anne will get to the core of the problem and make you understand the origin of the challenges you might be facing. She's an expert with finding out the underlying issues and can really help you make sense of your challenges and where they stem from. Finding the source was the hardest part for me before I could do anything about it but Anne got to that in no time and really took the time to explain me the situation so it could make sense. I am grateful I got matched up with Anne - she's been nothing but a blessing to work with. Thank you Anne.

Reviewed February 2019

Anne has helped me immensely with my anger issues, I'm 100% positive that my marriage would've ended had it not been for the advice I have received from her. Thank you so much!

Reviewed January 2019

I would like to say that Anne Douglas is a great Therapist and offered much help in my time of need. When I first begin talking to her I was scrambled and without direction. With her guidance, she was able to not only draw out my issues but also help me find my own answers and resolutions. I am now able to understand where I am in life and where I need to go. There is still room for improvement and conversations that needs to be had; but, I believe I'm moving in a more positive direction than I was before. I see a lot more clearly. Thank you, Anne, for going on this journey with me. You are very, very helpful, understanding and nonjudgmental. I truly appreciate you working with my crazy schedule and scattered mind- the late evening and early morning conversations that took you through 10 years in 3 sentences. Lol. Eventually, I understood what you meant by I needed to slow down, I just had so much bottled up that I really didn't know where to start but you broke it down and lead me in the right direction. You have been a great help and I couldn't have reach this place of growth in my mind without you.

Reviewed December 2018

I have been working with Anne pretty much daily since I began speaking with her. The most important thing I can tell you about her, that someone looking for help might care about, she will respond. She is not an automated response, her responses are considerate and individual. I intend to continue with Anne once I get some things paid for, which is the only reason for my current break. Anne messaged me back at time like 3 times in a day when I was having a difficult time. She really cares about her clients and goes above her duties to care of them.

Reviewed August 2018

It's hard to describe any more than I already have, I've been in therapy many times before, and never have I found anyone competent as Anne. I trust her, she treats me like an equal, and I consider her a friend.

Reviewed July 2018

Anne has been great! Really insightful feedback and guidance. Anne helped me through one of the hardest periods of my life and I will be forever grateful for that help.

Reviewed June 2018

Anne is kind, intelligent and available. I've never waited long for responses that throughly work to address points from my messages. Written medium can have challenges that in person may not though it allows me to write at times that work for me to sit and process thoughts. This processing time is helpful to me as I can reread and rewrite what I'm presenting and sharing so as to better understand myself through that process of review. Anne carries the right mix of support and push while seeking to understand what you're going through and truly cares. When days are tough I feel that I have an ally in her and appreciate her feedback and feel encouraged and promoted towards my own best self. I would recommend her to others and am grateful for having this tool to help me through personal growth and healing.

Reviewed April 2018

Anne is very responsive and is making sure to get all the details to best help me. I am feeling very optimistic and excited.

Reviewed December 2017

Anne Douglas has helped me through some tough times in my life. I'm really glad she was there when I needed her.

Reviewed August 2017

I've been in counseling with Anne for the last year, working through some personal issues. Anne is professional, knowledgeable, empathetic and all around a pleasure to work with. She is also very prompt in her responses. With Anne's help I've been able to really turn around my perspective and approach to many issues and I am in a much happier, better place today. I highly recommend Anne as a counselor.

Reviewed July 2017

Ann Douglas is prompt and knowledgeable! I enjoy working with her. She always adds perspective where I struggle to reach discernment.

Reviewed January 2017

I feel that Anne has been a tremendous asset to my emotional well-being, she has been there morning and night to answer questions and offer guidance that leads to usually the best outcomes of the scenario. She is an excellent person to draw information out of the more reluctant person to share types of things that are difficult to speak about to other people. I have been with Anne for quite some time now and remember things that always relate back to our current situation. All in all, I believe Anne is an AWESOME counselor to work with and I really wish that it were possible to meet personally, things could only improve with that relationship as well!!

Reviewed November 2016

Anne has been extremely caring, responsive and great at offering suggestions. I temporarily halted my membership with the site but she did continue to check in to make sure I'm okay. That has meant the world to me. I have resumed my communication with her.

Reviewed November 2016

Anne has been fantastic. A wonderful listener with great perspectives and advice on difficult situations. She has been such an important part of helping me get through some difficult times.

Reviewed November 2016

Last year, I came to Anne after a year of struggling for about a year with anxiety, depression and family issues. I immediately appreciated Anne's efforts to get to know and understand me, which has only continued over the last year. She's been deliberate and honest, while still being gentle. Her input is always insightful and thought out. It's been refreshing to have someone provide a different perspective and offer support.

Reviewed September 2016

Great listener with even better advice. She has taken a tough situation and made it manageable. I feel as though I will be able to get through this with her help.

Reviewed July 2016

Anne has helped me so much. She's very insightful and compassionate. She has given me the support I need at this time in my life.

Reviewed June 2016

Anne is helping me figure out how to have better relationships and has assisted me with healing from divorce. She comes highly recommended.

Reviewed June 2016

Anne has been wonderful and very informative! She has helped me get through a tough time and she's always trying to give me the best advice. She's a life-saver!

Reviewed June 2016

Anne was a great assistance during my recent life changing event! She helped me understand how to acclimate myself with the changes that were occurring as well as find value in them. I am grateful of Anne's guidance during this time and will surely consult her again in the future when the need arises!

Reviewed April 2016

Anne is great! Such a great listener, and she is helpful, patient and very professional. She immediately responds to your messages. I truly loved her!

Reviewed March 2016

I thoroughly enjoyed my week with Anne - and got a lot out of it. She was very easy to talk to and was sympathetic to my thoughts.

Reviewed March 2016

She is awesome. She has helped me so much in getting through a difficult time.

Reviewed February 2016

I have very much enjoyed our conversations. It has helped to have a neutral party to talk to about my emotional issues. I had given up on the local counselors around here because they simply never help me, and I never feel better after seeing them. That has not been the case with Anne! She has been very supportive and helpful! She has also found things to mention now and then to help me improve my self esteem - and while I'm still weak on that- it has helped me! I also like that I can write to her any time - no appointment necessary. I've been having a very tough time most of last year, and it was totally getting to me. I needed some help, and Anne has been there for me. I like this new way of going to counseling. I hope we will continue. Carolyn

Reviewed February 2016

Anne has been a tremendous source of support and insight while I am navigating through a difficult divorce. She is extremely responsive, compassionate and understanding. Her ability to help me understand why my estranged husband is responding the way he is has brought new perspectives and calm through my divorce and I'm so glad I signed up for this service. At first I was unsure about email-based counseling but it's actually worked out better for me than the traditional method because of the timeliness of our communications and I am able to get timely advice as I need it. I hope everyone can benefit from a service like this, and someone like Anne, through their rough patches in life.

Reviewed January 2016

Anne has been extremely helpful to me. Having a safe space to share my anxieties is truly valuable. I was not sure if online counseling could work, but Anne's insights and help have convinced me that it does.

Reviewed November 2015

Anne Douglas is a great counselor. I feel I got further with one month on BetterHelp and Anne than I have in years of in person counseling. Anne seems to be able to hear exactly what I am saying and her responses make me see my thoughts differently, causing lots of light bulbs go off!

Reviewed November 2015

Anne is a very good therapist and has helped me get through multiple life challenges that occurred so quickly that I was left feeling overwhelmed, unhappy and uncertain about my future. Through her thoughtful and thought provoking guidance she has helped me to seek a happier more fulfilled and enjoyable life.

Reviewed November 2015

Anne was very helpful, empathetic and a great listener. She provided me with a different perspective to my issues and was very helpful.

Reviewed November 2015

A caring and intelligent guide. Anne knows what to say, what not to say and when.

Reviewed November 2015

Anne has been a tremendous help to me in sorting through the details of my life and offering insight that I would never have thought of or seen. Her help has been invaluable. I look forward to her every response even though I was very skeptical of on line counseling in the beginning. It has been a godsend to me and I'd recommend it to anyone. There has also been minimal reliving of past ugly experience which is not so true of face to face counseling. I've had lots of that too over the years and always hated having to relive the bad times. I can hardly make good progress when I felt thrust into all of the emotions all over again of very unfortunate circumstances. I'm not sure that is so very healthy. I said all that to say how very much confidence I have with the counseling I have received. Thank you very much for your service.

Reviewed September 2015

Anne is a great psychotherapist. She comes off as very warm, kind and willing to hear what you have to say. I like her perspective on the situations I speak to her about.

Reviewed August 2015

Good questions. Good insight. She's helping me a lot right now.

Reviewed August 2015

She has been so helpful and sweet. She truly listens and cares. It's hard to have that human physical connection via online, but I feel that with Anne, it's almost like I'm talking to her in person. I appreciate all her words and wisdom.

Reviewed July 2015

Anne Douglas is supportive, encouraging, and non-judgmental. I feel safe in confiding in her, and she always responds in a timely manner. I know that she is there when I need her, and she makes it known that what I have to say and how I am feeling is important to her. She is genuine, intelligent, and very caring. I am very glad to have her as my counselor.

Reviewed July 2015

Anne has been helping me through a difficult time where my husband is going through a difficult time. She has been there to offer support, encouragement, and advice and has been a caring ear to listen when I need her. It has been a huge help for me as I work to help my husband as we start this fight. I am forever in debt to Anne. Thank you!

Reviewed June 2015

Anne is friendly, kind, responsive and practical. She's easy to communicate with and is very responsive. She has helped me tremendously and I would highly recommend the service and Anne as a counselor.

Reviewed June 2015

I was hesitant at first to try online counseling, but very happy I did. Anne Douglas is wonderful and I would recommend her expertise to anyone who needs counseling. I quickly resolved difficult issues with her guidance.

Reviewed June 2015

Anne is quick to respond, analytical and sensitive, yet to the point. She thoroughly reads the email and draws out questions and may enlighten where behaviors evolve from, and look past to figure out what may help to balance your life out I thoroughly recommend Anne Douglas

Reviewed June 2015

Anne is very insightful and always asks the right questions to get you thinking. She's been a great sounding board and offers good guidance.

Reviewed May 2015

Anne is absolutely amazing!

Reviewed May 2015

Anne provides phenomenal support. I've recently have gong through some very stressful moments in my life. Anne's replies were always helpful, timely, and supportive.

Reviewed May 2015

Anne has really been helpful. She asks the greatest questions, which really helps me focus on my next steps. She is really responsive and always gets back to me very quickly. She has been a perfect match for me.

Reviewed May 2015

Anne is a great resource! Super responsive and easy to talk to! Highly recommend working with her :)

Reviewed May 2015

I started working with Anne about a month ago. She has been amazing and very intuitive with my situation. I hadn't worked through a childhood trauma and she really listened and ask questions that lead me to understand my anxiety better. Very happy with Anne and would highly recommend her!

Reviewed May 2015

I have just started counseling with Anne, but I immediately felt comfortable with her. She listens well and seems to ask the right questions to get to the core of the matter. I highly recommend her.

Reviewed April 2015

I was very happy and satisfied with the help that Anne provided. She was very prompt . I felt very comfortable working with her.

Reviewed April 2015

Anne is a wonderful counselor for me. She is attentive and her insight has helped me breakthrough with many issues I've battled for years. My time with her has been the best investment I've made for myself and family.

Reviewed April 2015

At first I was hesitant to try online counseling, but after my very first interaction with Anne I knew I'd made the right choice. She was so quick to respond to my emails and so incredibly insightful. In just a short time she has helped tremendously. I highly recommend her!

Reviewed April 2015

I like Anne. She's helping me a great deal. I appreciate her honesty.

Reviewed March 2015

Anne has been a great person to work with- it is difficult when you are limited to technology, without much personal inflection. But she has been very supportive, yet objective about my issues and working through them. I appreciate that at times, she is personal, but mostly professional and cuts to the chase. She is also incredibly responsive, and seems to respond to me immediately (even on weekends and nights).

Reviewed March 2015

Anne is a kind, caring listening ear to life's problems. I highly recommend her!

Reviewed March 2015

Anne is amazing. She has helped me so much over the time we've spent together and given me guidance that has helped get me on the right path with my marriage and being a better parent. Thank you!

Reviewed February 2015

I had a wonderful experience working with Anne. Through a very rough fall and winter while I was working and starting nursing school she helped me set boundaries, value myself more highly, focus on my academic goals, and manage my family responsibilities. She was non-judgemental and kind. I am very grateful for her time and help during the hardest part of my year. I know the smooth time I am having with work, school, and family is because of the skills and support she offered me during the last three months.

Reviewed February 2015

Really good lady. She hits the nail on the head and tells me what I need to hear every time. I am glad that I found this service.

Reviewed January 2015

In my short time with Anne Douglas I have had a great experience. She has good insight and asks thought provoking questions. She is easy to talk to and not judgmental in any way. I am able to go through my process as I want with minor steering. The best part is that she responds very quickly. I haven’t been let down yet!

Reviewed January 2015

Anne is wonderful, very supportive and caring. She has helped me a lot and has been there for me when I needed. She is also very responsive and checks on me.

Reviewed December 2014

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Frequently asked questions

Does Anne Douglas offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Anne Douglas works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Anne Douglas speak?

Anne Douglas speaks English.

How many years of experience does Anne Douglas have?

Anne Douglas has 24 years of experience.

Where is Anne Douglas licensed to practice?

Anne Douglas is licensed to practice in Illinois, Michigan, and North Carolina.

Does Anne Douglas accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Anne Douglas accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Anne Douglas offer?

Anne Douglas offers clients 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, and Internal Family Systems.

How can I communicate with Anne Douglas?

Anne Douglas can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Anne Douglas?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.