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- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Communication work
About Douglas
LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) with 26 years of practice based in New York. Douglas Todd helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, and the practical effects of life changes. He works with men and others facing midlife questions, fatherhood challenges, separation and infidelity issues, and feelings of isolation or emptiness.
Douglas frames clients as the experts on their own stories. He focuses on identifying existing strengths and building practical skills to manage stress and improve communication. Sessions emphasize clear conversation about goals, tangible steps for change, and coaching-style support when needed.
In practice he breaks problems into manageable parts. That may mean looking at attachment patterns, communication habits, or the roles people play within their families of origin. He also works on repair after betrayal, on grief around separation, and on building self-regard when shame is present.
Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented. Douglas aims to help people reduce anxiety, navigate transitions, and restore closeness in relationships through regular, focused work. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques while tailoring the pace to each person’s needs.
Douglas brings more than two decades of clinical experience to common life stressors. He encourages small, realistic changes that fit into everyday life. To begin, prospective clients follow the site’s matching process and schedule a first appointment.
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Approaches used and what online work looks like
Douglas uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach is skill-based work for anxiety and stress, teaching breathing, behavioral steps, and short cognitive strategies to reduce day-to-day symptoms. This helps when worry or tension is getting in the way of work or relationships.He also works with attachment and relationship patterns by mapping how people relate to others and testing small changes in communication. That method helps with intimacy problems, trust after infidelity, and repetitive conflict cycles.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. He will collaborate with each person to identify goals and try methods that match those goals. The therapist and client review progress and adjust techniques as needed rather than committing to a single plan up front.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time from appointments. Licensed professionals often use remote sessions to maintain continuity of care while adapting pace and technique to fit a person’s everyday schedule.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
26+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related concerns. Additional areas include attachment, communication problems, divorce and separation, and feelings of emptiness.
What is his therapeutic style?
His style is practical and evidence-based. He focuses on clear conversation, skill-building, and coaching when appropriate.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 26 years of professional work experience in clinical practice.
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 offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule the first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.