Sports Performance Therapists in Chatsworth, CA
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 aim to assist clients in exploring their inner worlds, examining their emotional responses to the world around them, and enhancing interpersonal relationships through improved communication skills and emotional processing.
I aim to assist clients in exploring their inner worlds, examining their emotional responses to the world around them, and enhancing interpersonal relationships through improved communication skills and emotional processing.
Hello, I am Claudia Garcia Sanchez, LPCC a psychotherapist focused on treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral challenges that can be found within families, children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. I have extensive experience working with a diverse population, in areas such as behavioral challenges, developmental delays, and neurodivergence.
Hello, I am Claudia Garcia Sanchez, LPCC a psychotherapist focused on treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral challenges that can be found within families, children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. I have extensive experience working with a diverse population, in areas such as behavioral challenges, developmental delays, and neurodivergence.
You are sitting on your couch at home after a day of work and wondering for the thousandth time what your life looks like. You think to yourself, am I headed in the right direction to get what I want out of life? You wonder how to succeed in your career or to find a partner because you don’t even know where to start looking. When you ask a person for a date or a job you feel lost when you wonder what you should be asking or looking for in this person. If you are already in that relationship you’re wondering if you should stay or leave it. If you’re married, you are thinking similar thoughts.
You are sitting on your couch at home after a day of work and wondering for the thousandth time what your life looks like. You think to yourself, am I headed in the right direction to get what I want out of life? You wonder how to succeed in your career or to find a partner because you don’t even know where to start looking. When you ask a person for a date or a job you feel lost when you wonder what you should be asking or looking for in this person. If you are already in that relationship you’re wondering if you should stay or leave it. If you’re married, you are thinking similar thoughts.
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.
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I integrate a sports psychology lens when achievement pressure intersects with self-concept, trauma, or burnout.
I specialize in working with young adults, teens, caregivers, and families navigating overwhelm, transitions, chronic stress, and challenging relationship dynamics. I support high-level performers facing intense demands, competitive dynamics, setbacks, identity shifts, and life beyond sport, drawing on my experience as a former Division I collegiate athlete.
I integrate a sports psychology lens when achievement pressure intersects with self-concept, trauma, or burnout.
I specialize in working with young adults, teens, caregivers, and families navigating overwhelm, transitions, chronic stress, and challenging relationship dynamics. I support high-level performers facing intense demands, competitive dynamics, setbacks, identity shifts, and life beyond sport, drawing on my experience as a former Division I collegiate athlete.
Dr. Vicki D. Coleman
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, EdD, LMFT, CCMHC, MAC/DAC, SAP/BCC
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Why Are You So ANGRY? Anger is a major challenge! Although a valid emotion, anger can lead to stress, anxiety, inappropriate behavior, and violence.
A former Tenured Professor at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN, I earned a Doctorate in Psychology from Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ. Publications include books (Amazon Bestsellers), 15 chapters, & refereed journal articles. With 6 Full Clinical Licenses in 5 Jurisdictions, I am an Approved Primary & Secondary Supervisor for State of Nevada Marriage & Family Therapy and Clinical Professional Counselor Interns.
I am the CEO of The Coleman Group PLLC, a Consulting Firm.
Why Are You So ANGRY? Anger is a major challenge! Although a valid emotion, anger can lead to stress, anxiety, inappropriate behavior, and violence.
A former Tenured Professor at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN, I earned a Doctorate in Psychology from Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ. Publications include books (Amazon Bestsellers), 15 chapters, & refereed journal articles. With 6 Full Clinical Licenses in 5 Jurisdictions, I am an Approved Primary & Secondary Supervisor for State of Nevada Marriage & Family Therapy and Clinical Professional Counselor Interns.
I am the CEO of The Coleman Group PLLC, a Consulting Firm.
I specialize in working with athletes in performance enhancement and sports injury recovery including traumatic brain injury.
Are you frustrated by making the same mistakes over and over again? You know what you should be doing when it comes time to perform but when it comes time you don't know how to do? Perhaps you've suffered an injury or a concussion that has set you back or you've seen other traumatic injuries on the field. Are there moments you feel like you'll never get back on track? Do you suffer from the yips? In the therapy I do, athletes can beat performance anxiety, increase performance confidence, get out of a near depression, and better recover from injury and concussions.
I specialize in working with athletes in performance enhancement and sports injury recovery including traumatic brain injury.
Are you frustrated by making the same mistakes over and over again? You know what you should be doing when it comes time to perform but when it comes time you don't know how to do? Perhaps you've suffered an injury or a concussion that has set you back or you've seen other traumatic injuries on the field. Are there moments you feel like you'll never get back on track? Do you suffer from the yips? In the therapy I do, athletes can beat performance anxiety, increase performance confidence, get out of a near depression, and better recover from injury and concussions.
Jamie offers Walk and Talk therapy, Teletherapy and In-person therapy. Jamie is passionate about incorporating all aspects of health and wellness into therapy. With a personal background in elite athletics, a master’s degree in Kinesiology, a master’s degree in Psychology, certified in nutritional psychiatry and a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, she has a unique approach to helping those she works with achieve their full potential in relationships, life/work balance, negotiating life’s stressors by focusing on personal strengths and combining therapy with self-care and motivational goal setting.
Jamie offers Walk and Talk therapy, Teletherapy and In-person therapy. Jamie is passionate about incorporating all aspects of health and wellness into therapy. With a personal background in elite athletics, a master’s degree in Kinesiology, a master’s degree in Psychology, certified in nutritional psychiatry and a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, she has a unique approach to helping those she works with achieve their full potential in relationships, life/work balance, negotiating life’s stressors by focusing on personal strengths and combining therapy with self-care and motivational goal setting.
With 14 years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Dr. Jeff Rocker has provided therapeutic services to clients nationwide. He is licensed in 25 states and has served clients from all age groups. Over the years, Dr. Jeff has organized lectures and various events in the community, including excursions and retreats for couples to improve their communication and better understand each other. He has experience working with athletes in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In addition, Dr. Jeff has also worked with clients in the Movie, Music, and Entertainment Industries.
With 14 years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Dr. Jeff Rocker has provided therapeutic services to clients nationwide. He is licensed in 25 states and has served clients from all age groups. Over the years, Dr. Jeff has organized lectures and various events in the community, including excursions and retreats for couples to improve their communication and better understand each other. He has experience working with athletes in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In addition, Dr. Jeff has also worked with clients in the Movie, Music, and Entertainment Industries.
For sports performance, we'll address mindset, focus, and resilience.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck or overwhelmed, whether by life transitions, cultural or systemic challenges, performance pressures, or identity struggles. They may be navigating feelings of stress, anxiety, or disconnection and are looking for a safe, supportive space to explore their emotions and experiences. Their goal is to feel empowered, gain clarity, and build resilience while fostering a deeper understanding of themselves. They want to break free from patterns that no longer serve them, find balance, and create a more fulfilling and authentic life.
For sports performance, we'll address mindset, focus, and resilience.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck or overwhelmed, whether by life transitions, cultural or systemic challenges, performance pressures, or identity struggles. They may be navigating feelings of stress, anxiety, or disconnection and are looking for a safe, supportive space to explore their emotions and experiences. Their goal is to feel empowered, gain clarity, and build resilience while fostering a deeper understanding of themselves. They want to break free from patterns that no longer serve them, find balance, and create a more fulfilling and authentic life.
I work primarily with children, adolescents, and families to promote growth and change within the individual and the family system. With over 23 years of experience in youth mental health and 9 years as a licensed psychologist, I support clients dealing with issues at home and school, disturbances in mood such as anxiety, depression, or anger, attention problems, behavior/conduct challenges, family conflict, and autism.
I work primarily with children, adolescents, and families to promote growth and change within the individual and the family system. With over 23 years of experience in youth mental health and 9 years as a licensed psychologist, I support clients dealing with issues at home and school, disturbances in mood such as anxiety, depression, or anger, attention problems, behavior/conduct challenges, family conflict, and autism.
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!
Great to meet you! I'm Katherine Tromello, M.S., LMFT, ADHD-CCSP, is a licensed therapist with over 10 years of experience in the field supporting high achievers navigating anxiety, ADHD, trauma, perfectionism, and life transitions. With advanced training in Attachment theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Brainspotting, and ADHD informed care, I offer an integrative compassionate focused on emotional regulation, self-awareness and connection, resilience, and sustainable well being.
Great to meet you! I'm Katherine Tromello, M.S., LMFT, ADHD-CCSP, is a licensed therapist with over 10 years of experience in the field supporting high achievers navigating anxiety, ADHD, trauma, perfectionism, and life transitions. With advanced training in Attachment theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Brainspotting, and ADHD informed care, I offer an integrative compassionate focused on emotional regulation, self-awareness and connection, resilience, and sustainable well being.
I help my clients manage OCD, anxiety, high performance issues, and sports performance by providing effective tools and solutions to manage these symptoms.
I have thorough training in Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Mindfulness Therapy; which sets me apart from many therapists. This allows me to use different techniques form various treatment modalities to help my clients build solutions in sessions.
I help my clients manage OCD, anxiety, high performance issues, and sports performance by providing effective tools and solutions to manage these symptoms.
I have thorough training in Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Mindfulness Therapy; which sets me apart from many therapists. This allows me to use different techniques form various treatment modalities to help my clients build solutions in sessions.
It’s always my goal to meet my clients where they are. My style is warm, nurturing, compassionate, and nonjudgmental. I believe that a strong therapeutic alliance is necessary as a basis for all healing and can also be healing in and of itself. I take a client-centered, trauma informed approach and look to collaborate on all the work we do together.
It’s always my goal to meet my clients where they are. My style is warm, nurturing, compassionate, and nonjudgmental. I believe that a strong therapeutic alliance is necessary as a basis for all healing and can also be healing in and of itself. I take a client-centered, trauma informed approach and look to collaborate on all the work we do together.
I’m Kyle Villella, AMFT, supervised by Cathy Chambliss. I specialize in trauma‑informed, relationship‑focused care for adolescents and young adults, especially boys and young men. I treat anxiety, anger, depression, family conflict, grief, identity/masculinity concerns, and screen/video‑game addiction. I use evidence‑based methods (CBT, TF‑CBT, SFBT) plus relational/humanistic and Choice Theory approaches to build coping skills, stronger relationships, and practical behavior change in a safe, nonjudgmental space.
I’m Kyle Villella, AMFT, supervised by Cathy Chambliss. I specialize in trauma‑informed, relationship‑focused care for adolescents and young adults, especially boys and young men. I treat anxiety, anger, depression, family conflict, grief, identity/masculinity concerns, and screen/video‑game addiction. I use evidence‑based methods (CBT, TF‑CBT, SFBT) plus relational/humanistic and Choice Theory approaches to build coping skills, stronger relationships, and practical behavior change in a safe, nonjudgmental space.
Kimberly Redlicki, Former Athlete Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
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It can also bring up a complicated relationship with your body, exercise, or food, or surface experiences from your time in sports that you never fully processed.
You might notice yourself feeling disconnected from your body, questioning old patterns, or realizing that certain coaching dynamics or environments affected you more than you thought. I specialize in helping former athletes make sense of, and heal from, the full impact of their sport experience.
It can also bring up a complicated relationship with your body, exercise, or food, or surface experiences from your time in sports that you never fully processed.
You might notice yourself feeling disconnected from your body, questioning old patterns, or realizing that certain coaching dynamics or environments affected you more than you thought. I specialize in helping former athletes make sense of, and heal from, the full impact of their sport experience.
Hello! I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. I earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University in Los Angeles in 2009. I have over 15 years of clinical experience across a variety of settings including community based-programs, residential treatment, and correctional facilities, structured outpatient programs, large non-profits, college campuses, as well as in the private practice sector.
Hello! I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. I earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University in Los Angeles in 2009. I have over 15 years of clinical experience across a variety of settings including community based-programs, residential treatment, and correctional facilities, structured outpatient programs, large non-profits, college campuses, as well as in the private practice sector.
Whether you are a teenager or an adult, existential moments present themselves. Sometimes it takes the help of someone compassionate, yet straightforward, who is outside of the problem to help you find solutions. There is not always a clear cut answer to life's complex problems, but together we can prioritize and sort them out in order to achieve our goals. I work with both adolescents and adults in areas such as: trauma, depression, anxiety, and substance abuse.
Whether you are a teenager or an adult, existential moments present themselves. Sometimes it takes the help of someone compassionate, yet straightforward, who is outside of the problem to help you find solutions. There is not always a clear cut answer to life's complex problems, but together we can prioritize and sort them out in order to achieve our goals. I work with both adolescents and adults in areas such as: trauma, depression, anxiety, and substance abuse.
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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.