Alexander Smith Douglas

I specialize in working with teen and adult males in individual therapy. Areas of concentration within male psychotherapy include anxiety, stress, anger, addiction, relational issues, behavioral issues, fatherhood, sex and sexuality, and career issues. As a married, new father, I offer a particularly personal empathetic space for men struggling with challenges such as parenthood preparation, life transition, self-care, conflict management, navigating gender roles, and career and relationship concerns.

I have both clinical and personal experience with substance abuse, which has given me an intimate perspective on working with individual struggling with addiction. This includes substance abuse or other addiction’s other forms, such as workaholism, porn, social media, eating, etc.

I also specialize in working with creatives and public figures. Prior to obtaining my master’s degree, I spent over a decade in the entertainment industry. This has given me experience with the challenges faced by creative individuals and public figures, such as perfectionism, burnout, professional vs personal identities, self-acceptance, and isolation and loneliness.

In addition, I have diverse clinical experience with a variety of populations that also includes treating depression, suicidality, gender and sexual identity issues, childhood trauma, psychosis, personality disorders, existential crises, and coping with end-of-life.

I am sex-positive and LGBTQ+ affirmative. I utilize a trauma-informed, nonjudgmental, harm-reduction approach, incorporating elements of spirituality such as mindfulness and acceptance. I tailor treatment to each individual, always working at a pace comfortable to them. I don’t shy away from exploring complex personal challenges, which can often carry with them feelings of shame or guilt.

Language spoken: English