Sports Performance Therapists in Encinitas, CA
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, ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) 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, ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and ADHD informed care, I offer an integrative compassionate focused on emotional regulation, self-awareness and connection, resilience, and sustainable well being.
You’re here because you expect more—from your performance, your mindset, and your life. As an athlete or high-performer, pressure, burnout, injury, or identity challenges can impact focus, confidence, and balance. I work with driven individuals to strengthen mental performance, resilience, and emotional regulation. My approach blends awareness-based practices and practical tools to uncover unintentional patterns and support purposeful action. I meet you where you are with patience and presence, helping you navigate life’s peaks and valleys while building sustainable performance and a life where you can truly thrive.
You’re here because you expect more—from your performance, your mindset, and your life. As an athlete or high-performer, pressure, burnout, injury, or identity challenges can impact focus, confidence, and balance. I work with driven individuals to strengthen mental performance, resilience, and emotional regulation. My approach blends awareness-based practices and practical tools to uncover unintentional patterns and support purposeful action. I meet you where you are with patience and presence, helping you navigate life’s peaks and valleys while building sustainable performance and a life where you can truly thrive.
I believe that every individual possesses immense potential for growth, healing, and self-discovery. I am committed to providing a safe and compassionate space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgment. I am passionate about helping individuals harness their inner strength, overcome obstacles, and achieve peak performance in their chosen fields. Whether you're an athlete, artist, musician, or professional striving for excellence, I am here to support you on your path to success. Together, we can unlock your full potential and help you reach new heights of mental strength and satisfaction.
I believe that every individual possesses immense potential for growth, healing, and self-discovery. I am committed to providing a safe and compassionate space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgment. I am passionate about helping individuals harness their inner strength, overcome obstacles, and achieve peak performance in their chosen fields. Whether you're an athlete, artist, musician, or professional striving for excellence, I am here to support you on your path to success. Together, we can unlock your full potential and help you reach new heights of mental strength and satisfaction.
I help individuals and couples understand and overcome barriers that get in the way of living a meaningful and fulfilling life; this can include professional, emotional, or interpersonal challenges. My approach draws on narrative and cognitive based principles, that value the understanding of how our experiences, self-awareness, and relationships impact how we cope with life. I believe the process of therapy is one that encourages collaboration and curiosity, and in doing so creates a hospitable environment to explore a variety of life experiences and achieve a healthy life balance.
I help individuals and couples understand and overcome barriers that get in the way of living a meaningful and fulfilling life; this can include professional, emotional, or interpersonal challenges. My approach draws on narrative and cognitive based principles, that value the understanding of how our experiences, self-awareness, and relationships impact how we cope with life. I believe the process of therapy is one that encourages collaboration and curiosity, and in doing so creates a hospitable environment to explore a variety of life experiences and achieve a healthy life balance.
Ron Gellis and have been a Christian and Licensed Clinical, Forensic and Sports Neuropsychologist for many years.
I specialize in the treatment of trauma and addiction and utilize evidence-based approaches to the treatment of trauma. I focus on Post Traumatic Growth and Grief counseling where indicated. I am intimately familiar with 12-Step Programs and Christ-Centered Recovery.
Ron Gellis and have been a Christian and Licensed Clinical, Forensic and Sports Neuropsychologist for many years.
I specialize in the treatment of trauma and addiction and utilize evidence-based approaches to the treatment of trauma. I focus on Post Traumatic Growth and Grief counseling where indicated. I am intimately familiar with 12-Step Programs and Christ-Centered Recovery.
Aloha and welcome! Whether you are looking for short-term or long-term therapy, or maybe some support during a challenging period of time in your life, my practice is open to all of these. I work with individuals who may appear driven and successful on the outside but are quietly struggling inside—athletes, high achievers, and those battling eating disorders. My clients are often perfectionists who feel pressure to excel, manage high expectations, or control their bodies to find worth. I offer a space where they can let go of the performance and reconnect with themselves.
Aloha and welcome! Whether you are looking for short-term or long-term therapy, or maybe some support during a challenging period of time in your life, my practice is open to all of these. I work with individuals who may appear driven and successful on the outside but are quietly struggling inside—athletes, high achievers, and those battling eating disorders. My clients are often perfectionists who feel pressure to excel, manage high expectations, or control their bodies to find worth. I offer a space where they can let go of the performance and reconnect with themselves.
Whether you're new to therapy or have been on your healing journey for years, I aim to create a safe, supportive space where you feel understood and empowered. I am a First Generation Bilingual (Spanish) Associate Professional Clinical Counselor with experience supporting children, teens, adults, couples, and families (ages 6–70). I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, grief, ADHD, addiction, life transitions, identity, cultural challenges, and demands of athletic performance. Together, we'll build insight, strengthen resilience, and move toward the life you want.
Whether you're new to therapy or have been on your healing journey for years, I aim to create a safe, supportive space where you feel understood and empowered. I am a First Generation Bilingual (Spanish) Associate Professional Clinical Counselor with experience supporting children, teens, adults, couples, and families (ages 6–70). I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, grief, ADHD, addiction, life transitions, identity, cultural challenges, and demands of athletic performance. Together, we'll build insight, strengthen resilience, and move toward the life you want.
Most of us have struggled at some point with some form of stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and various relationships. Obtaining clarity and relief is often achievable much sooner than realized by understanding your current attitudes, beliefs, and experiences utilizing traditional talk therapy along with mindfulness skills. Learning how to obtain a calmer energy more quickly and effectively when stress arises is foundational for our improved moods and relationships.
Most of us have struggled at some point with some form of stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and various relationships. Obtaining clarity and relief is often achievable much sooner than realized by understanding your current attitudes, beliefs, and experiences utilizing traditional talk therapy along with mindfulness skills. Learning how to obtain a calmer energy more quickly and effectively when stress arises is foundational for our improved moods and relationships.
Rick Erlien, LMFT. practical help results oriented. Would you like a happier life? I can help you to understand what is going wrong, your strengths, and how to find solutions. I utilize a Solution Focused approach along with Cognitive Behavior Therapy as well as in addition if you like... Music Therapy Healing (you do not have to be a musician). I can help you stop repeating old patterns, and make changes for the better, know what to do about it, and feel like you are in control. I use an integrative approach as I described above as well.
Rick Erlien, LMFT. practical help results oriented. Would you like a happier life? I can help you to understand what is going wrong, your strengths, and how to find solutions. I utilize a Solution Focused approach along with Cognitive Behavior Therapy as well as in addition if you like... Music Therapy Healing (you do not have to be a musician). I can help you stop repeating old patterns, and make changes for the better, know what to do about it, and feel like you are in control. I use an integrative approach as I described above as well.
Perhaps you're experiencing the persistent weight of anxiety or depression, the lingering effects of past wounds, complexities of divorce or blended families, the ongoing work of sobriety, navigating ADHD, or intense performance pressures. You don’t have to carry this alone. Lasting relief, renewed hope, and authentic joy are truly within reach. My approach is warm, collaborative, and deeply attuned to your unique story. Together, we create a safe, non-judgmental space where healing, clarity, and growth become possible.
Perhaps you're experiencing the persistent weight of anxiety or depression, the lingering effects of past wounds, complexities of divorce or blended families, the ongoing work of sobriety, navigating ADHD, or intense performance pressures. You don’t have to carry this alone. Lasting relief, renewed hope, and authentic joy are truly within reach. My approach is warm, collaborative, and deeply attuned to your unique story. Together, we create a safe, non-judgmental space where healing, clarity, and growth become possible.
Transformative Marriage and Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Encinitas, CA 92024
You may appear to be functioning well on the outside, yet internally feel anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or caught in painful relationship patterns. Many of my clients struggle with betrayal trauma, codependency, love addiction, emotional neglect, or the effects of addiction within the family. You might feel exhausted from repeating the same cycles, doubting your reality, or losing yourself while trying to care for others.
With 28 years as a Marriage and Family Therapist, I offer a structured, compassionate, and direct approach. My work focuses on developmental trauma, attachment repair, boundaries, self-worth, and relationshi
You may appear to be functioning well on the outside, yet internally feel anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or caught in painful relationship patterns. Many of my clients struggle with betrayal trauma, codependency, love addiction, emotional neglect, or the effects of addiction within the family. You might feel exhausted from repeating the same cycles, doubting your reality, or losing yourself while trying to care for others.
With 28 years as a Marriage and Family Therapist, I offer a structured, compassionate, and direct approach. My work focuses on developmental trauma, attachment repair, boundaries, self-worth, and relationshi
Starting therapy takes a lot of courage! Asking for help is not easy and is a major step in making change. I specialize in treating OCD, anxiety, and panic. I also have specific training in treating PTSD and substance use. I treat every client as an individual and adapt all treatment plans to the specific goals and needs of my client. I love helping clients face their fears so they can live their lives to the full. I have intensive training in many different forms of exposure therapy to address anxiety of all varieties.
Starting therapy takes a lot of courage! Asking for help is not easy and is a major step in making change. I specialize in treating OCD, anxiety, and panic. I also have specific training in treating PTSD and substance use. I treat every client as an individual and adapt all treatment plans to the specific goals and needs of my client. I love helping clients face their fears so they can live their lives to the full. I have intensive training in many different forms of exposure therapy to address anxiety of all varieties.
Working through difficult experiences and emotions can be challenging. It can be even harder to make desired changes in ones life when certain patterns have been established for so long. I work hard to ensure that my clients feel safe and supported throughout this process. By creating a comfortable and lighthearted environment, individuals, families, and couples are able to gain some reprieve from the difficulties they are experiencing. This allows change to begin to occur in the lives of my clients.
Working through difficult experiences and emotions can be challenging. It can be even harder to make desired changes in ones life when certain patterns have been established for so long. I work hard to ensure that my clients feel safe and supported throughout this process. By creating a comfortable and lighthearted environment, individuals, families, and couples are able to gain some reprieve from the difficulties they are experiencing. This allows change to begin to occur in the lives of my clients.
I work with teens and young adults navigating trauma, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions. Many come to therapy after spending a long time trying to manage things on their own, only to find that their usual ways of coping are no longer working. I help clients make sense of their experiences, understand patterns, and move toward healthier ways of coping and relating.
I work with teens and young adults navigating trauma, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions. Many come to therapy after spending a long time trying to manage things on their own, only to find that their usual ways of coping are no longer working. I help clients make sense of their experiences, understand patterns, and move toward healthier ways of coping and relating.
MacKenzie Magnuson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who believes therapy can be a place for deep healing and human connection. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where we can explore your life with honesty, compassion, and humor. My style is direct yet supportive, and I value helping you feel understood while also gently challenging what's no longer serving you.
I work best with clients who are thoughtful, introspective, and ready to be curious about their inner world. Together, we'll work to better understand who you are beneath the surface. I'm here to help you explore what it looks like to show up fully as yourself.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who believes therapy can be a place for deep healing and human connection. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where we can explore your life with honesty, compassion, and humor. My style is direct yet supportive, and I value helping you feel understood while also gently challenging what's no longer serving you.
I work best with clients who are thoughtful, introspective, and ready to be curious about their inner world. Together, we'll work to better understand who you are beneath the surface. I'm here to help you explore what it looks like to show up fully as yourself.
I'm a somatic therapist who specializes in EMDR. The thing that sparks the most joy for me as a therapist is being the catalyst for positive change. A guide to help individuals find peace within themselves. I love being able to shed light on shadows that might have been overlooked, helping individuals and couples make permanent changes in order for them to reach their full potential, and live their best life. I believe that through our own introspection and deep work we can unlock a world of opportunities.
I'm a somatic therapist who specializes in EMDR. The thing that sparks the most joy for me as a therapist is being the catalyst for positive change. A guide to help individuals find peace within themselves. I love being able to shed light on shadows that might have been overlooked, helping individuals and couples make permanent changes in order for them to reach their full potential, and live their best life. I believe that through our own introspection and deep work we can unlock a world of opportunities.
My specialty areas include: Depression, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Stress, Anger Management, Sports Psychology, Marriage/Couples Therapy, Grief, Life Transitions, Divorce Recovery and Addictions.
“Let me help you achieve balance in your life with comprehensive therapy that treats the whole you: mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically." I am able to understand and connect with a broad client base and identify problems and solutions that tailors the therapy around practical and effective solutions. I have over 25 years of experience and receive many referrals from the medical community in the areas of depression, anxiety, stress management, and relationships. My approach will help you gain insight, develop awareness, and learn techniques and skills which will empower you to successfully achieve your goals.
My specialty areas include: Depression, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Stress, Anger Management, Sports Psychology, Marriage/Couples Therapy, Grief, Life Transitions, Divorce Recovery and Addictions.
“Let me help you achieve balance in your life with comprehensive therapy that treats the whole you: mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically." I am able to understand and connect with a broad client base and identify problems and solutions that tailors the therapy around practical and effective solutions. I have over 25 years of experience and receive many referrals from the medical community in the areas of depression, anxiety, stress management, and relationships. My approach will help you gain insight, develop awareness, and learn techniques and skills which will empower you to successfully achieve your goals.
Dr. Riser has over 13 years of experience providing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and various other evidence-based approaches for the treatment of mood, anxiety, and personality disorders with special interest in emotion regulation, self-harm, and suicidality. Dr. Riser is an integrative psychologist, utilizing science-based interventions while also taking a holistic, mind + body, indivualized approach to treatment. Dr. Riser earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago Medical School/RFUMS with a concentration in psychopathology.
Dr. Riser has over 13 years of experience providing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and various other evidence-based approaches for the treatment of mood, anxiety, and personality disorders with special interest in emotion regulation, self-harm, and suicidality. Dr. Riser is an integrative psychologist, utilizing science-based interventions while also taking a holistic, mind + body, indivualized approach to treatment. Dr. Riser earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago Medical School/RFUMS with a concentration in psychopathology.
Maybe it's change, healing, or accepting a new normal? In need of new ideas, support or you 'have' to? Maybe you 'just don't know' what it is? With over 15 years of experience working with adolescents, individuals, relationships, and families, I am ready to join you through your journey. You will find a comfortable and compassionate atmosphere with each session purposefully created towards your unique situation. Let's do this!
Maybe it's change, healing, or accepting a new normal? In need of new ideas, support or you 'have' to? Maybe you 'just don't know' what it is? With over 15 years of experience working with adolescents, individuals, relationships, and families, I am ready to join you through your journey. You will find a comfortable and compassionate atmosphere with each session purposefully created towards your unique situation. Let's do this!
From early development to late adulthood, we are in a continuous state of physiological, environmental, social, interpersonal, educational, and professional change. With change, tools are necessary to strengthen adversity, opportunity, autonomy, and life balance. All things considered, humans are social creatures and the need to connect with the self and others is essential for optimizing fulfillment in our lives.
From early development to late adulthood, we are in a continuous state of physiological, environmental, social, interpersonal, educational, and professional change. With change, tools are necessary to strengthen adversity, opportunity, autonomy, and life balance. All things considered, humans are social creatures and the need to connect with the self and others is essential for optimizing fulfillment in our lives.
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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.