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Anna Dow, LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist affirming queer relationships
  • Non-monogamy affirming
  • Mindfulness and IFS
  • Community connection focus

About Anna Dow

Anna Dow is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California who centers inclusive care for people of diverse sexual, gender, and relationship orientations. She identifies as queer and non-monogamous and makes space for clients whose identities or relationship structures have historically been marginalized.

She brings specialized training in supporting people navigating neurodivergence, non-monogamous relationships, unstable relational patterns, and LGBTQ+ related concerns. Her clinical background includes work in psychiatric mental health settings, serving as a therapist in a hospital and in inpatient residential programs. Those roles broadened her experience working with a wide range of mental health challenges and diagnoses.

Her therapeutic approach is tailored to each person’s personality and needs. She commonly integrates mindfulness and expressive arts, Internal Family Systems (IFS) parts work, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and somatic interventions. She also helps clients explore ways to strengthen their support networks, operating from the belief that connection with community is an important resource for addressing anxiety, depression, overwhelm, and loneliness that many people experience in contemporary culture.

Anna practices collaboratively and aims to support clients as they navigate the ups and downs of life, using individualized tools and relational work to help people build resilience and more satisfying connections.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualityWomen's issues

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Anna Dow have?

Anna Dow has 7 years of clinical experience.

Is Anna Dow a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and is licensed in California under CA LMFT 106116.

In which languages does Anna Dow provide therapy?

Anna Dow provides therapy in English.

Where is Anna Dow located?

Anna Dow is located in California.

How can I work with Anna Dow as my therapist?

You can work with Anna Dow through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Anna Dow work with international clients?

Anna Dow does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Anna Dow cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Online therapy is a common option for people seeking help with everyday concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life transitions. For many of these issues, online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.

One major benefit is flexibility - individuals can choose the mode of connection that fits their routine and comfort level, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility can make it easier to maintain consistent care while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.

Licensed professionals and therapists offer a range of therapeutic approaches through remote sessions, and clients can switch therapists if they feel another fit would be better. For those weighing options, online therapy can provide accessible, effective support tailored to common mental health and relationship concerns.

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