Annalise Dowd (she/her)

AMFT#140689
Accepting Clients

I offer compassionate, online therapy for Women and Teens across California who are moving through transformative seasons of life.

Associate Marriage & Family Therapist in San Francisco, CA
Supervised by Claire Blakey, LMFT 119518

About My Clients

You might be feeling overwhelmed, emotionally flooded, or quietly struggling to hold it all together. Maybe you're navigating a big transition—becoming a parent, grieving a loss, or asking deeper questions about who you are now. My clients often come to therapy craving space to breathe, to feel fully seen, and to process the things that feel too heavy to carry alone. You want to feel more grounded, more regulated, and more like yourself again.

My Background and Approach

I’m currently in the process of completing the Perinatal Mental Health Certificate through Postpartum Support International. I work primarily with clients navigating fertility challenges, grief and loss, pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, shifting identity, and relationship changes. I also support teens and college students through a strength-based lens—helping them build confidence, clarify goals, and grow into their sense of self. For young adults, I offer support through life transitions, anxiety, depression, breakups, and grief.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

You can expect warmth, patience, and maybe even a little humor. Therapy is something we do together, to help you find more harmony in your life and relationships. I believe healing happens in relationship — with ourselves, others, and the natural rhythms of life. Therapy offers space to slow down, feel deeply, and grow into the person you’re becoming. I don’t believe you need to be “fixed,” but I do believe in your capacity to heal, unlearn patterns, and create meaning from your experiences. My work is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and honoring your lived story — especially in times of transition like early adulthood, parenthood, grief, or identity shifts. If you feel a pull, reach out.

Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • CenCal
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 3 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $120 - 150/session

Reach out to Annalise