Sports Performance Therapists in Canoga Park, CA
I have over 20 years of experience as a therapist and have worked with many different types of clients. I have worked with issues like depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Panic disorder. I have lots of experience with couples' issues and domestic violence. I have also worked with parenting issues. I have a calming and gentle approach I like to make my clients feel comfortable right away. I also have experience with Christian faith-based therapy. My Therapist attributes include being empowering, warm-hearted, and solution-oriented.
I have over 20 years of experience as a therapist and have worked with many different types of clients. I have worked with issues like depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Panic disorder. I have lots of experience with couples' issues and domestic violence. I have also worked with parenting issues. I have a calming and gentle approach I like to make my clients feel comfortable right away. I also have experience with Christian faith-based therapy. My Therapist attributes include being empowering, warm-hearted, and solution-oriented.
Looking for the right therapist can be a tedious task, so I would like to make it as easy as possible to figure out if I'm the right fit for you. I've been practicing psychotherapy for over a decade, and it is my life's passion. I have a deep capacity for caring for a person's inner psyche. As I grow in this field, so does my compassion for people from all walks of life. I have a science background and stay abreast of treatment outcome research so I can provide data-backed interventions throughout your treatment with me.
Looking for the right therapist can be a tedious task, so I would like to make it as easy as possible to figure out if I'm the right fit for you. I've been practicing psychotherapy for over a decade, and it is my life's passion. I have a deep capacity for caring for a person's inner psyche. As I grow in this field, so does my compassion for people from all walks of life. I have a science background and stay abreast of treatment outcome research so I can provide data-backed interventions throughout your treatment with me.
Hello, and welcome to my PATH profile. My name is Jacqueline Angeles and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist. I have been licensed for 6.5 years and practicing for 14 years in the mental health profession. My approach to therapy is to facilitate, mental, emotional, behavioral and social health to optimize your functioning at home, work, school and the community.
Hello, and welcome to my PATH profile. My name is Jacqueline Angeles and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist. I have been licensed for 6.5 years and practicing for 14 years in the mental health profession. My approach to therapy is to facilitate, mental, emotional, behavioral and social health to optimize your functioning at home, work, school and the community.
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Feeling successful on the outside, but experiencing burnout, stress, anxiety, or pressure that no one else seems to see?
I work with executives, professionals, athletes, fathers, couples, and young people navigating high-performance demands, burnout, anxiety, performance issues, relationship strain, and major life transitions (including school and career pressure). Many clients come in feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or under constant pressure to perform, lead, and keep everything together.
Feeling successful on the outside, but experiencing burnout, stress, anxiety, or pressure that no one else seems to see?
I work with executives, professionals, athletes, fathers, couples, and young people navigating high-performance demands, burnout, anxiety, performance issues, relationship strain, and major life transitions (including school and career pressure). Many clients come in feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or under constant pressure to perform, lead, and keep everything together.
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
Are you successful on the outside but feeling pressured, overwhelmed, or stuck internally? I work with growth-oriented individuals who want greater clarity, confidence, consistency and deeper fulfillment in their lives and relationships.
Many of my clients struggle with overthinking, perfectionism, burnout, decision fatigue, and navigating major life or career transitions. They may feel disconnected from purpose, unsure about their next step, or frustrated by repeating patterns that impact performance, leadership, or personal wellbeing. Some feel lonely.
Are you successful on the outside but feeling pressured, overwhelmed, or stuck internally? I work with growth-oriented individuals who want greater clarity, confidence, consistency and deeper fulfillment in their lives and relationships.
Many of my clients struggle with overthinking, perfectionism, burnout, decision fatigue, and navigating major life or career transitions. They may feel disconnected from purpose, unsure about their next step, or frustrated by repeating patterns that impact performance, leadership, or personal wellbeing. Some feel lonely.
My approach integrates Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), CBT, Solution Focused and Sports Psychology to help clients improve emotional regulation, communication, and resilience.
Healing happens in relationships where we feel heard, seen, and cared for. I help people accept their vulnerability as a source of courage rather than weakness. Connecting to our innate wisdom through emotional exploration, reflection and introspection, we can navigate depression, anxiety and life transitions with strength and grace. You can expect honest and compassionate dialogue with a tone that's both grounded and encouraging. I balance compassionate curiosity with clear, direct communication, creating a space where you can explore without judgment.
My approach integrates Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), CBT, Solution Focused and Sports Psychology to help clients improve emotional regulation, communication, and resilience.
Healing happens in relationships where we feel heard, seen, and cared for. I help people accept their vulnerability as a source of courage rather than weakness. Connecting to our innate wisdom through emotional exploration, reflection and introspection, we can navigate depression, anxiety and life transitions with strength and grace. You can expect honest and compassionate dialogue with a tone that's both grounded and encouraging. I balance compassionate curiosity with clear, direct communication, creating a space where you can explore without judgment.
I'm Dr. Dave Botsford, a clinical and sport psychologist and the owner of Mountain Minded Performance Psychology in Santa Barbara. My primary area of expertise is working with athletes, coaches, and teams from youth to elite levels, helping individuals to refine the consistency of their performance and elevate their training outcomes. Currently, I work with many collegiate student athletes from University of California Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara City College, as well as various high school athletes, professional athletes, and non sport performers e.g., musicians, providing performance consulting and counseling services.
I'm Dr. Dave Botsford, a clinical and sport psychologist and the owner of Mountain Minded Performance Psychology in Santa Barbara. My primary area of expertise is working with athletes, coaches, and teams from youth to elite levels, helping individuals to refine the consistency of their performance and elevate their training outcomes. Currently, I work with many collegiate student athletes from University of California Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara City College, as well as various high school athletes, professional athletes, and non sport performers e.g., musicians, providing performance consulting and counseling services.
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.
As a sports psychologist, performance psychologist, and mental coach, Dr.
Choosing a psychologist can be a difficult decision & it is important to find one who is a good match for your needs. A licensed clinical, performance, and sports psychologist, Dr. Shepphird brings extensive experience to her work in both consulting and psychotherapy. Please see her website for more information.
As a sports psychologist, performance psychologist, and mental coach, Dr.
Choosing a psychologist can be a difficult decision & it is important to find one who is a good match for your needs. A licensed clinical, performance, and sports psychologist, Dr. Shepphird brings extensive experience to her work in both consulting and psychotherapy. Please see her website for more information.
I’m a mental performance coach specializing in sports performance.
I'm here to support athletes who are struggling in different areas of their performance. I genuinely care about each of my clients, and I make it a priority to listen, validate their experiences, acknowledge their challenges and help them reach their full potential—both in sport and in life. If you're ready to take the next step, I’d be honored to help.
I’m a mental performance coach specializing in sports performance.
I'm here to support athletes who are struggling in different areas of their performance. I genuinely care about each of my clients, and I make it a priority to listen, validate their experiences, acknowledge their challenges and help them reach their full potential—both in sport and in life. If you're ready to take the next step, I’d be honored to help.
My specialty education in mindfulness, clinical psychology, and sports/performance psychology gives me various techniques for supporting clients.
I have found particular interest in working with children, adolescents, parents, and athletes using a CBT framework for treating a variety of problems. My services include individual therapy for children and adolescents, parent training, mental skills training and community outreach. I use learning theory, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and DBT in conjunction with cultural and contextual factors to provide a tailored approach to treatment that balances the individual’s (or family’s) clinical and personal needs. My strengths lie in building strong, compassionate, collaborative relationships, which are the basis of therapy.
My specialty education in mindfulness, clinical psychology, and sports/performance psychology gives me various techniques for supporting clients.
I have found particular interest in working with children, adolescents, parents, and athletes using a CBT framework for treating a variety of problems. My services include individual therapy for children and adolescents, parent training, mental skills training and community outreach. I use learning theory, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and DBT in conjunction with cultural and contextual factors to provide a tailored approach to treatment that balances the individual’s (or family’s) clinical and personal needs. My strengths lie in building strong, compassionate, collaborative relationships, which are the basis of therapy.
Hi there! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in working with LGBTQ individuals by providing a safe and affirming environment. Some of my areas of interest include: gender identity and exploration, intersectional identity, life transitions, couples/relationships, non-normative families. I often work to support folks who identify as neurodiverse, creative/artistic, or academic.
Hi there! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in working with LGBTQ individuals by providing a safe and affirming environment. Some of my areas of interest include: gender identity and exploration, intersectional identity, life transitions, couples/relationships, non-normative families. I often work to support folks who identify as neurodiverse, creative/artistic, or academic.
Welcome - I am glad you're here. I am here to support your journey of self-discovery and growth. My emphasis is on meeting you where you're at right in this moment, and helping you get started or keep going on your path of self-nurturing. I love working with people who are struggling to identify their needs, or communicate their needs effectively and build strong connections. I enjoy helping people cultivate their voices and learn how to effectively build the lives and communities that feel supportive for them.
Welcome - I am glad you're here. I am here to support your journey of self-discovery and growth. My emphasis is on meeting you where you're at right in this moment, and helping you get started or keep going on your path of self-nurturing. I love working with people who are struggling to identify their needs, or communicate their needs effectively and build strong connections. I enjoy helping people cultivate their voices and learn how to effectively build the lives and communities that feel supportive for them.
Sports Psychology Expert, Dr.
Dr. Richard Trammel Academic Credentials - My graduate degrees are in Athletic Counseling (M.S.) and Sports Psychology (Doctorate). Athletic Counseling targets issues that aren't necessarily sports-related but can detrimentally affect performance. A Mental Coach should have experience playing sports and coaching athletes in order to relate to them.
Sports Psychology Expert, Dr.
Dr. Richard Trammel Academic Credentials - My graduate degrees are in Athletic Counseling (M.S.) and Sports Psychology (Doctorate). Athletic Counseling targets issues that aren't necessarily sports-related but can detrimentally affect performance. A Mental Coach should have experience playing sports and coaching athletes in order to relate to them.
Hedwig Aerts: LGBTQ+, ADHD,
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MS
6 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90405
I believe that healing happens in relationship and growth begins with simple curiosity. We grow in the direction that we inquire about, and I strive to create a space where you feel safe to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Whether you're healing from trauma, managing anxiety or depression, navigating the complexities of ADHD, or transitioning into a new chapter of life, or simply seeking deeper connection in your relationships, the journey starts with fostering radical acceptance of where we are. Together, we will identify constraints and build on your strengths to allow your unique vitality and purpose to unfold.
I believe that healing happens in relationship and growth begins with simple curiosity. We grow in the direction that we inquire about, and I strive to create a space where you feel safe to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Whether you're healing from trauma, managing anxiety or depression, navigating the complexities of ADHD, or transitioning into a new chapter of life, or simply seeking deeper connection in your relationships, the journey starts with fostering radical acceptance of where we are. Together, we will identify constraints and build on your strengths to allow your unique vitality and purpose to unfold.
I specialize in the treatment of trauma, eating disorders, life transitions, high-performance anxiety (academic and sports), and grief and loss.
Therapy is truly a unique process for each person. As a therapist, I believe in building a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients. My approaches are varied and individualized for each client, at the core I believe in taking a relational and client centered approach as my foundation for all my clients. I view myself as a guide in your processing of thoughts and feelings and take great pride in holding space for my clients when they are not feeling their best and really need that unbiased viewpoint. Therapy can get tough at times, it can feel worse before it gets better. Trust the process, I've seen the power of healing!
I specialize in the treatment of trauma, eating disorders, life transitions, high-performance anxiety (academic and sports), and grief and loss.
Therapy is truly a unique process for each person. As a therapist, I believe in building a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients. My approaches are varied and individualized for each client, at the core I believe in taking a relational and client centered approach as my foundation for all my clients. I view myself as a guide in your processing of thoughts and feelings and take great pride in holding space for my clients when they are not feeling their best and really need that unbiased viewpoint. Therapy can get tough at times, it can feel worse before it gets better. Trust the process, I've seen the power of healing!
You’re the person who shows up, works hard, and does things “right,” but it still never feels like enough. Even when something goes well, there’s that pull to go over it again: Did I miss anything? Should I have done more? You might replay conversations, recheck decisions, or look to others for reassurance just to feel settled for a moment. On the outside, people see someone competent and steady. Inside, it often feels like you’re running to keep up with your own expectations, and the anxiety rarely turns off. Even good days feel a little precarious, like one misstep could undo all the progress.
You’re the person who shows up, works hard, and does things “right,” but it still never feels like enough. Even when something goes well, there’s that pull to go over it again: Did I miss anything? Should I have done more? You might replay conversations, recheck decisions, or look to others for reassurance just to feel settled for a moment. On the outside, people see someone competent and steady. Inside, it often feels like you’re running to keep up with your own expectations, and the anxiety rarely turns off. Even good days feel a little precarious, like one misstep could undo all the progress.
As humans we seek to connect with others that appreciate and understand us as we travel throughout our lives. My purpose is to be your listening ear, sound board and navigator as you through each phase of your life. It matters not if the issue is small or big I'll be here to give assistance. My goal is to work with you and cope with life stressors such as: mood regulation, relationships (family, friend, romantic, work), anxiety, depression, grief, addiction and so much more. Life can seem like endless chaos let's work together to calm the storm.
As humans we seek to connect with others that appreciate and understand us as we travel throughout our lives. My purpose is to be your listening ear, sound board and navigator as you through each phase of your life. It matters not if the issue is small or big I'll be here to give assistance. My goal is to work with you and cope with life stressors such as: mood regulation, relationships (family, friend, romantic, work), anxiety, depression, grief, addiction and so much more. Life can seem like endless chaos let's work together to calm the storm.
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.