- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Coaching for change
About Douglas
Douglas Todd is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 26 years of professional experience. He is based in New York and works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, and major life changes. He also lists coaching and life purpose among his areas of focus.
Todd starts by listening to how people describe their situation. He treats each person as the expert on their life and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions are straightforward conversations that aim to clarify what feels stuck and what practical steps might help.
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address attachment and communication problems, grief around separation, and feelings of emptiness or isolation. He also supports men navigating fatherhood issues, midlife transitions, and challenges around guilt, shame, or infidelity. This work often involves looking at family of origin patterns and how they shape current relationships.
Todd frames his role as a collaborator rather than an instructor. Conversations can include coaching elements to help with decision points and next steps when work or relationships shift. He emphasizes concrete skills and choices people can try between sessions.
People who come when they feel directionless after a change often find the focus is on practical clarity rather than abstract insight. He guides goal-setting and problem-solving so clients can test small changes and see what fits their life.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Douglas Todd uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on relationships and practical change. One common approach looks at attachment patterns to show how early relationships influence current intimacy and communication problems; this helps people understand why they react a certain way in close relationships. Another strand emphasizes skills-based coaching for decision-making and stress management, teaching concrete strategies to try between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He treats therapy as a collaborative process and will help clients identify which methods fit their goals and preferences. That choice can shift as sessions progress and as clients try new behaviors in daily life.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting therapy into a busy schedule and keeping momentum between sessions. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to meet without long travel, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce the need to arrange extensive logistics so therapy can fit into everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
26+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, coping with life changes, and life purpose questions.
How does he approach someone feeling stuck?
He listens for strengths and treats the client as the expert on their story, then works on concrete steps and skills to address what feels stuck.
How much experience does he have?
He has 26 years of professional experience working with adults on relationship and life transition issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LMFT licensed in New York and practices from New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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