The Pressure Nobody Acknowledges
Sacramento isn't the sleepy government town people picture. The cost of living has climbed. The housing market tightened. And the professional pressure is real, whether you're in state government, healthcare, running a business, or building a career. You're dealing with the same financial stress and work-life tension as people in the Bay or LA, but without the cultural acknowledgment that it's hard. Everyone assumes you have it easier here. That assumption makes it lonelier when you don't.
The rat race doesn't skip Sacramento. The expectations at work, at home, and of yourself are the same everywhere. And the feeling that you should be grateful, that you "have it easier," can make it even harder to admit that something isn't working.
Who I Work With in Sacramento
What We Work On
Online Therapy Across Sacramento
Whether you're downtown, in Midtown, East Sac, Elk Grove, or Roseville, I work with clients throughout the Sacramento region through secure online sessions. Therapy that meets you where you are, on your schedule, in your space.
Your Therapist
Alex Douglas, LCSW 127148
Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Hermosa Beach, California. In-person, concierge, and telehealth sessions across California. 15+ years in entertainment before becoming a therapist. EMDRIA-approved EMDR training. LGBTQIA+ affirmative.