Sports Performance Therapists in Agoura, CA
Are you successful but still feel like you are struggling with anxiety, depression, difficulty in relationships, and want to live a full , authentic and vibrant life? I work with clients who are high achievers but struggle internally with their feelings and want to feel more secure and confident within themselves and in relationships.
I also work with couples to learn communication tools and to understand each other at a deep level using Parts work to help you communicate and heal within your relationship. Learning tools with a therapist there to help you both makes all the difference.
Are you successful but still feel like you are struggling with anxiety, depression, difficulty in relationships, and want to live a full , authentic and vibrant life? I work with clients who are high achievers but struggle internally with their feelings and want to feel more secure and confident within themselves and in relationships.
I also work with couples to learn communication tools and to understand each other at a deep level using Parts work to help you communicate and heal within your relationship. Learning tools with a therapist there to help you both makes all the difference.
Do you want to be happier and feel less anxiety and have more clarity. We all get challenged by accepting where we are with our problems. It's hard to be mindful about facing our issues. I can help you embrace that part that you are running from & if you can practice tools--you can start living the Way of Positive Psychology and you will heal & start to feel better. You really can do this. You really can heal. I haven't always felt as Anchored & Happy as I am now--for 25 years-I studied practiced & would be honored to teach you.
Do you want to be happier and feel less anxiety and have more clarity. We all get challenged by accepting where we are with our problems. It's hard to be mindful about facing our issues. I can help you embrace that part that you are running from & if you can practice tools--you can start living the Way of Positive Psychology and you will heal & start to feel better. You really can do this. You really can heal. I haven't always felt as Anchored & Happy as I am now--for 25 years-I studied practiced & would be honored to teach you.
Hello, welcome to my site! I know that these are challenging times. Consequently, you may be experiencing anxiety, stress, or worry? Maybe you feel discouraged and depressed, or are having difficulty managing relationships with people close to you? If you are ready to make positive, healthy changes in your life, I can help. I enjoy working with clients who are motivated to change. Concerns I most often work with are anxiety (general worries, fears, and panic), depression, low self-esteem, coping skills, and communication struggles.
Hello, welcome to my site! I know that these are challenging times. Consequently, you may be experiencing anxiety, stress, or worry? Maybe you feel discouraged and depressed, or are having difficulty managing relationships with people close to you? If you are ready to make positive, healthy changes in your life, I can help. I enjoy working with clients who are motivated to change. Concerns I most often work with are anxiety (general worries, fears, and panic), depression, low self-esteem, coping skills, and communication struggles.
At Alternative Place to Turn, Dr. Cheri McDonald warmly welcomes individuals who are seeking deeper healing, understanding, and a sense of wholeness. She honors that each person’s journey is unique and offers an integration centered approach that supports emotional, psychological, somatic, and spiritual well being so insight can become lived and lasting change.
At Alternative Place to Turn, Dr. Cheri McDonald warmly welcomes individuals who are seeking deeper healing, understanding, and a sense of wholeness. She honors that each person’s journey is unique and offers an integration centered approach that supports emotional, psychological, somatic, and spiritual well being so insight can become lived and lasting change.
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A healthy outside starts from the Inside. My specialty is relationships. Not just the relationships you have with those around you, but the relationship you have with yourself. Life should not be a struggle; it should be an adventure you enjoy. Therapy can help you whether you are trapped in a routine that's no longer serving you, facing a new difficulty, or simply seeking to improve the general quality of your life.
A healthy outside starts from the Inside. My specialty is relationships. Not just the relationships you have with those around you, but the relationship you have with yourself. Life should not be a struggle; it should be an adventure you enjoy. Therapy can help you whether you are trapped in a routine that's no longer serving you, facing a new difficulty, or simply seeking to improve the general quality of your life.
Some things about me: I have a conversational style, I'm comfortable and casual in the room and I'm not afraid to ask tough questions. I'm not the therapist for you if you are looking for a "blank slate." This is a team effort and I will do what it takes to get you the help you need. I have seen therapy work for a lot of people who thought it could never help them, so give me a call if you are unsure and we will figure it out together. It's time to take control back.
Some things about me: I have a conversational style, I'm comfortable and casual in the room and I'm not afraid to ask tough questions. I'm not the therapist for you if you are looking for a "blank slate." This is a team effort and I will do what it takes to get you the help you need. I have seen therapy work for a lot of people who thought it could never help them, so give me a call if you are unsure and we will figure it out together. It's time to take control back.
A lot of the men I work with are high functioning on the outside. They show up for work, family, and responsibility, yet internally, they’re carrying stress, anger, anxiety, identity pressure, or relationship tension they’ve never really had space to unpack. Many were taught to perform, not process.
A lot of the men I work with are high functioning on the outside. They show up for work, family, and responsibility, yet internally, they’re carrying stress, anger, anxiety, identity pressure, or relationship tension they’ve never really had space to unpack. Many were taught to perform, not process.
Life can be complicated, and there isn’t a handbook for managing issues like anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationships. It’s important to know that you’re not alone, and these challenges are growth opportunities. You’re probably here because it’s time to “do something different.” Let our team at Meridian Counseling guide you on this journey. We specialize in treating addictions, relationships, mood disorders, trauma, and helping clients like you find direction in life. Real change comes from understanding the root causes of your problems, connecting with your emotions, and learning new skills to navigate life’s ups and downs
Life can be complicated, and there isn’t a handbook for managing issues like anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationships. It’s important to know that you’re not alone, and these challenges are growth opportunities. You’re probably here because it’s time to “do something different.” Let our team at Meridian Counseling guide you on this journey. We specialize in treating addictions, relationships, mood disorders, trauma, and helping clients like you find direction in life. Real change comes from understanding the root causes of your problems, connecting with your emotions, and learning new skills to navigate life’s ups and downs
I’m here to help you recreate healthy patterns and to help you with performance goals and reconnect to a “flow” state on the sports pitch, in the classroom, home, office, creative set, on stage (wherever your passion is) & to help you reach your potential that feels most true to you.
I support those with navigating through performance related challenges who are motivated to: repair their relationships, get unstuck in their life, and who experiences the world in a unique way than others. I am passionate about empowering folx in trusting in their own unique abilities and decisions again, & also prioritizing their wellbeing.
I’m here to help you recreate healthy patterns and to help you with performance goals and reconnect to a “flow” state on the sports pitch, in the classroom, home, office, creative set, on stage (wherever your passion is) & to help you reach your potential that feels most true to you.
I support those with navigating through performance related challenges who are motivated to: repair their relationships, get unstuck in their life, and who experiences the world in a unique way than others. I am passionate about empowering folx in trusting in their own unique abilities and decisions again, & also prioritizing their wellbeing.
Rocker Health LLC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Ph.D, NCC, LCPC, LMHC, LPC
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
At Rocker Health, we believe that mental wellness is a journey that deserves compassion, understanding, and personalized support. Our commitment to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health is at the forefront of everything we do. We understand that each individual's experience with mental health is unique, and we strive to create a welcoming environment where individuals feel safe and empowered to share their stories. Our mission is to provide a rock-solid foundation for our clients, guiding them toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.
At Rocker Health, we believe that mental wellness is a journey that deserves compassion, understanding, and personalized support. Our commitment to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health is at the forefront of everything we do. We understand that each individual's experience with mental health is unique, and we strive to create a welcoming environment where individuals feel safe and empowered to share their stories. Our mission is to provide a rock-solid foundation for our clients, guiding them toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.
You might be working hard in your career, sport, and relationships. And yet, something isn't working the way it used to. Maybe anxiety is showing up right when you need to perform. Maybe a transition or a loss has left you feeling unmotivated. Maybe you've spent so long being strong for everyone else — your friends, your family, your job — that you're not sure how to ask for help, or even where to start. Whatever brought you here, you don't have to keep navigating it alone. In our work together, we will prioritize you showing up more fully, in all the ways that matter to you.
You might be working hard in your career, sport, and relationships. And yet, something isn't working the way it used to. Maybe anxiety is showing up right when you need to perform. Maybe a transition or a loss has left you feeling unmotivated. Maybe you've spent so long being strong for everyone else — your friends, your family, your job — that you're not sure how to ask for help, or even where to start. Whatever brought you here, you don't have to keep navigating it alone. In our work together, we will prioritize you showing up more fully, in all the ways that matter to you.
I combine the powerful tools of psychotherapy with sports and performance psych, somatic, movement and mindfulness practices and make them accessible to the peak performers, the over-achievers, and the ‘I don't have time for that stuff, I’ve got training to do’ crew.
My approach for athletes is designed to help harness the power of the mind and body to resolve physical and mental health symptoms, increase sports performance and keep you happy, healthy, motivated and satisfied with your sports, and life! I work with elite high school, collegiate, and professional athletes who want to reach their full potential.
I combine the powerful tools of psychotherapy with sports and performance psych, somatic, movement and mindfulness practices and make them accessible to the peak performers, the over-achievers, and the ‘I don't have time for that stuff, I’ve got training to do’ crew.
My approach for athletes is designed to help harness the power of the mind and body to resolve physical and mental health symptoms, increase sports performance and keep you happy, healthy, motivated and satisfied with your sports, and life! I work with elite high school, collegiate, and professional athletes who want to reach their full potential.
I provide ATHLETES the practical and mental skills for academic and athletic success, and teach healthy coping for pressure on and off the court or field, including recovery from injury and transition from sports competition
You need to feel heard and understood! Come. The REAL you. Let's sit together and examine the things that occupy your mind, your time. You have decisions to make. You are navigating a rough patch or a transition. You need to improve your relationships, or just remove the barriers that block your potential. I can't wait to sit along side you as we work within YOUR strengths to manage stress and uncover your best self! In the words of Sheree Bliss Tilsley, …”I will walk with you in the darkness as you remember your light.”
I provide ATHLETES the practical and mental skills for academic and athletic success, and teach healthy coping for pressure on and off the court or field, including recovery from injury and transition from sports competition
You need to feel heard and understood! Come. The REAL you. Let's sit together and examine the things that occupy your mind, your time. You have decisions to make. You are navigating a rough patch or a transition. You need to improve your relationships, or just remove the barriers that block your potential. I can't wait to sit along side you as we work within YOUR strengths to manage stress and uncover your best self! In the words of Sheree Bliss Tilsley, …”I will walk with you in the darkness as you remember your light.”
“This shouldn’t be this hard!” You’re tired of being tired, fighting about the same things over and over, wanting trust with your person, and needing peace for yourself. When conflict repeats and trust erodes, you focus on what the other person is doing wrong, which leaves both of you feeling misunderstood and disconnected. You want the other person to change, but you don’t look honestly at your own patterns, reactions, and contributions to the relationship dynamic. Putting yourself in their shoes becomes less important when you don’t feel heard. You want things to go back to the way they were or forward in the ways you want.
“This shouldn’t be this hard!” You’re tired of being tired, fighting about the same things over and over, wanting trust with your person, and needing peace for yourself. When conflict repeats and trust erodes, you focus on what the other person is doing wrong, which leaves both of you feeling misunderstood and disconnected. You want the other person to change, but you don’t look honestly at your own patterns, reactions, and contributions to the relationship dynamic. Putting yourself in their shoes becomes less important when you don’t feel heard. You want things to go back to the way they were or forward in the ways you want.
Sometimes in life, we false start and find ourselves thrown off track. Whether it’s something that happened to you or something you’ve done yourself, feelings of betrayal, disappointment, and guilt can cause you to lose focus and get stuck in a place of “Now what?”
I help individuals, couples, and families overcome life’s hurdles—emotional, relational, and performance-related—by providing practical tools and compassionate guidance to move forward with clarity and confidence. My approach integrates faith, psychology, and proven performance strategies to help clients find healing, focus, and purpose.
Sometimes in life, we false start and find ourselves thrown off track. Whether it’s something that happened to you or something you’ve done yourself, feelings of betrayal, disappointment, and guilt can cause you to lose focus and get stuck in a place of “Now what?”
I help individuals, couples, and families overcome life’s hurdles—emotional, relational, and performance-related—by providing practical tools and compassionate guidance to move forward with clarity and confidence. My approach integrates faith, psychology, and proven performance strategies to help clients find healing, focus, and purpose.
I am specialized in sports, performance and exercise psychology.
My clients seek mental skills training when they have problems of confidence, performance anxiety, emotional control, burnout and mental blocks. Common goals include increasing focus, boosting motivation, overcoming set-backs and performing well under pressure. I also consult with teams and organizations.
I am specialized in sports, performance and exercise psychology.
My clients seek mental skills training when they have problems of confidence, performance anxiety, emotional control, burnout and mental blocks. Common goals include increasing focus, boosting motivation, overcoming set-backs and performing well under pressure. I also consult with teams and organizations.
Coy can help you with your trauma, improve sports/work performance, or with your marriage/relationship
Coy is a licensed psychotherapist with a decade history of working with survivors of combat trauma & sexual trauma, couples, grieving families, military, law-enforcement/ first responders, and coaches & athletes. Coy is also a Purple Heart recipient Marine Veteran with multiple combat tours. He has first-hand experience with what most people are going through. “If you feel stuck in a hole and do not know how to get out… I will jump in there with you, and encourage you to calm down. I will reassure you that we will get out because I have been there before.”
Coy can help you with your trauma, improve sports/work performance, or with your marriage/relationship
Coy is a licensed psychotherapist with a decade history of working with survivors of combat trauma & sexual trauma, couples, grieving families, military, law-enforcement/ first responders, and coaches & athletes. Coy is also a Purple Heart recipient Marine Veteran with multiple combat tours. He has first-hand experience with what most people are going through. “If you feel stuck in a hole and do not know how to get out… I will jump in there with you, and encourage you to calm down. I will reassure you that we will get out because I have been there before.”
My ideal clients are self-aware, growth-oriented individuals who feel ready for more—more alignment, more expression, and more ease. I often work with artists, athletes, entrepreneurs, and leaders who are navigating high performance, creativity, and visibility. Many of my clients are neurodivergent and experience both intensity and excitement for life’s possibilities. They may come in feeling overwhelmed, blocked, or disconnected from themselves or their relationships, while also knowing there is a deeper level of clarity, confidence, and fulfillment available to them.
My ideal clients are self-aware, growth-oriented individuals who feel ready for more—more alignment, more expression, and more ease. I often work with artists, athletes, entrepreneurs, and leaders who are navigating high performance, creativity, and visibility. Many of my clients are neurodivergent and experience both intensity and excitement for life’s possibilities. They may come in feeling overwhelmed, blocked, or disconnected from themselves or their relationships, while also knowing there is a deeper level of clarity, confidence, and fulfillment available to them.
Clients who need a safe, non-judgmental space to process life events, new roles, illness, change, and discover themselves have a space in my office. Many of my clients' goals are to conquer behavioral disturbances, mood disruption, negative self-talk, and to stop intense anxiety with new coping mechanisms. I offer dynamic talk therapy that allows my clients to explore themselves, their goals, and their values, and work towards the best version of themselves and their life. I integrate a client-centered, coaching approach and offer clients guidance on achieving their dreams.
Clients who need a safe, non-judgmental space to process life events, new roles, illness, change, and discover themselves have a space in my office. Many of my clients' goals are to conquer behavioral disturbances, mood disruption, negative self-talk, and to stop intense anxiety with new coping mechanisms. I offer dynamic talk therapy that allows my clients to explore themselves, their goals, and their values, and work towards the best version of themselves and their life. I integrate a client-centered, coaching approach and offer clients guidance on achieving their dreams.
Emmanuel Allessandro Velasco
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
2 Endorsed
Burbank, CA 91505
To me, being a therapist means serving others by walking alongside them as they work towards healing and personal growth. I believe in creating a safe, supportive, and strength-based environment where clients can boost their self-esteem, recognize personal strengths, and reclaim the power in their lives. I am particularly passionate about working with athletes and individuals from Latinx backgrounds.
To me, being a therapist means serving others by walking alongside them as they work towards healing and personal growth. I believe in creating a safe, supportive, and strength-based environment where clients can boost their self-esteem, recognize personal strengths, and reclaim the power in their lives. I am particularly passionate about working with athletes and individuals from Latinx backgrounds.
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Sports Performance Therapists
How does sports psychology work?
Sports psychology helps athletes identify and overcome challenges, such as perfectionism or a fear of failure, and improve key mental skills, such as confidence or concentration. By applying principles and techniques from psychology, such as goal-setting, visualization, positive self-talk, and emotion regulation, sports psychologists help athletes improve their performance on the field and their well-being overall.
How long does treatment for a sports-related problem take?
The duration of sports psychology treatment depends on the athlete’s individual challenges, goals, the complexity of the interventions used, and even on the length of the season. A performance anxiety issue may be treated with a short-term treatment, like Cognitive behavioural therapy, while issues such as depression, substance abuse, or severe anxiety may require longer-term treatments.
How effective is treatment for sports performance problems?
Sports psychology has been shown to improve performance and help athletes manage their emotions. Sports psychology can be effective in boosting performance, team dynamics, and injury rehabilitation. Over the past decade, nearly every professional sports team in every major sport has added a sports psychologist to its staff. Many colleges have done the same, and even some high school programs have done the same. Olympic hopefuls may consult with sports psychologists starting in elementary school.
What are the limitations of sports psychology?
Sports psychology may have several limitations. Every athlete is unique and may respond differently to sports psychology treatments. Therapy can help an athlete reach their potential; it can help athletes cope with injury and pain, but it cannot change the physical limitations that may be affecting an athlete’s performance.