Online Therapy in San Diego

Therapy for men, creatives, and adults beneath San Diego's laid-back surface.

Beneath the Laid-Back Surface

San Diego sells a story: sun, surf, and an easy life. And for plenty of people, the lifestyle is real. But so is the pressure underneath it. The executives running businesses that don't get the same glamour as an LA startup. The professionals carrying real responsibility while everyone around them seems relaxed. The quiet realization that you're struggling in a city where nobody is supposed to struggle.

The laid-back facade can make it harder to ask for help. If everything looks fine, if you live somewhere beautiful and your life looks good on paper, admitting that something feels off can feel like ingratitude. It's not. It's honesty.

Who I Work With in San Diego

Executives and business owners carrying the weight of decisions nobody else sees

Men navigating anger, emotional distance, and the pressure to hold it all together

High achievers and professionals dealing with burnout, perfectionism, and the gap between how life looks and how it feels

Creatives facing identity challenges, performance anxiety, and creative blocks

Teens struggling with anxiety, depression, and the weight of growing up

What We Work On

The disconnect between how your life looks and how it actually feels

Burnout and emotional exhaustion masked by a "chill" exterior

Anxiety and depression that build quietly

Relationship and intimacy challenges

Substance use and addictive patterns

Life transitions: career shifts, divorce, becoming a parent, the "is this it?" question

Trauma processing through EMDR

Online Therapy Across San Diego

From North County to downtown, Encinitas to East County, I work with clients throughout San Diego through secure online sessions. Same depth of work as in-person, without rearranging your day to make it happen.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

My office is in Hermosa Beach (Los Angeles area), but I see San Diego clients via secure online therapy. All sessions are conducted through a HIPAA-compliant video platform.

I bring real-world experience: 15+ years in the entertainment industry before becoming a therapist. I'm direct, nonjudgmental, and I don't do surface-level therapy. We get into the real stuff.

We meet via secure video for 50-minute sessions. All you need is a private space and a reliable internet connection. Many clients prefer this to in-person, it's easier to fit into your schedule and there's no commute.

Begin Your Journey

We'll talk through what you're looking for and whether this feels like a good fit.

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