Sports Performance Therapists in La Jolla, CA
I also specialize in supporting student-athletes and individuals in competitive sports, helping them navigate performance anxiety, burnout, injury recovery, identity, and the pressures of balancing athletics with academics.
I will implement a person centered approach as well as a variety of modalities including person centered, acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused, EMDR, and others to help clients reach their goals. Each client will have a personalized treatment plan in order to address needs.
I also specialize in supporting student-athletes and individuals in competitive sports, helping them navigate performance anxiety, burnout, injury recovery, identity, and the pressures of balancing athletics with academics.
I will implement a person centered approach as well as a variety of modalities including person centered, acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused, EMDR, and others to help clients reach their goals. Each client will have a personalized treatment plan in order to address needs.
I am a pediatrician whose work focuses on helping children help themselves in dealing with many issues common to childhood including anxiety, bedwetting, dealing with chronic disease, depression, headaches, habit cough, hair pulling, insomnia, irritable bowel syndrome, pain, phobias, seizures, shortness of breath, tics, and vocal cord dysfunction. I also help children improve their academic and athletic performance, deal with existential questions, and develop a better spiritual understanding.
I am a pediatrician whose work focuses on helping children help themselves in dealing with many issues common to childhood including anxiety, bedwetting, dealing with chronic disease, depression, headaches, habit cough, hair pulling, insomnia, irritable bowel syndrome, pain, phobias, seizures, shortness of breath, tics, and vocal cord dysfunction. I also help children improve their academic and athletic performance, deal with existential questions, and develop a better spiritual understanding.
Dr. Ryan O'Keefe - Performance and ADHD Specialist
Psychological Associate, PsyD
6 Endorsed
La Jolla, CA 92093
Life often asks us to perform at our best—whether in school, sports, career, or relationships.
I work with teens, professionals, first-responders, and veterans who want more than quick fixes. My style is collaborative and down-to-earth—I’ll challenge you with honesty, encourage you with compassion, and make space for humor along the way. Clients often tell me they leave sessions feeling both understood and motivated to keep growing.
Life often asks us to perform at our best—whether in school, sports, career, or relationships.
I work with teens, professionals, first-responders, and veterans who want more than quick fixes. My style is collaborative and down-to-earth—I’ll challenge you with honesty, encourage you with compassion, and make space for humor along the way. Clients often tell me they leave sessions feeling both understood and motivated to keep growing.
Dr. Cat Beer - Trauma, Burnout & Attachment
Psychological Associate, Ph.D.
5 Endorsed
La Jolla, CA 92037
From the outside, you’re functioning well—you get things done, show up for others, and carry a lot of responsibility. But internally, it feels different. You may be constantly “on,” overthinking, pushing yourself to meet high expectations, or feeling stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break. You might struggle to slow down, feel overwhelmed by your emotions, or notice the same relationship dynamics repeating. Many of the people I work with have tried therapy before but felt like it didn’t go deep enough. I specialize in working with high-functioning adults who already understand what’s happening—but are ready to create real change.
From the outside, you’re functioning well—you get things done, show up for others, and carry a lot of responsibility. But internally, it feels different. You may be constantly “on,” overthinking, pushing yourself to meet high expectations, or feeling stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break. You might struggle to slow down, feel overwhelmed by your emotions, or notice the same relationship dynamics repeating. Many of the people I work with have tried therapy before but felt like it didn’t go deep enough. I specialize in working with high-functioning adults who already understand what’s happening—but are ready to create real change.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in supporting adolescents and young adults who want to strengthen their mental game and thrive both in sport and in life. I offer individualized, evidence-based care to help athletes manage performance anxiety, build confidence, and cultivate healthier relationships with food, movement, and themselves.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in supporting adolescents and young adults who want to strengthen their mental game and thrive both in sport and in life. I offer individualized, evidence-based care to help athletes manage performance anxiety, build confidence, and cultivate healthier relationships with food, movement, and themselves.
Marc is a former collegiate athlete, excelling in baseball and football and has received training in Sports Psychology.
Do you want someone to hear you...really listen to you? Someone who meets you on your life journey and provides an empathetic environment with understanding and free from judgement?
Marc is a former collegiate athlete, excelling in baseball and football and has received training in Sports Psychology.
Do you want someone to hear you...really listen to you? Someone who meets you on your life journey and provides an empathetic environment with understanding and free from judgement?
My clients are often motivated, high-achieving individuals who want to increase confidence, strengthen emotional regulation, improve resilience, and perform at their best—in school, sports, work, and relationships.
I offer a collaborative, strengths-based approach that blends evidence-based therapy with practical coaching. Together, we’ll build resilience, confidence, emotional regulation, and the skills to navigate life’s challenges. Whether your goal is managing stress, improving relationships, or enhancing performance, I’ll help you move forward with confidence.
My clients are often motivated, high-achieving individuals who want to increase confidence, strengthen emotional regulation, improve resilience, and perform at their best—in school, sports, work, and relationships.
I offer a collaborative, strengths-based approach that blends evidence-based therapy with practical coaching. Together, we’ll build resilience, confidence, emotional regulation, and the skills to navigate life’s challenges. Whether your goal is managing stress, improving relationships, or enhancing performance, I’ll help you move forward with confidence.
Hi, I'm Samantha, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who specializes in working with high school, collegiate, and elite athletes. I am passionate about helping athletes navigate the unique mental and emotional demands of sport, while optimizing performance both on and off the field. My approach focuses on strengthening the mental side of performance by increasing self-awareness, resilience, and building confidence. Together we can work on strategies to manage performance anxiety and the pressures that come with competition.
Hi, I'm Samantha, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who specializes in working with high school, collegiate, and elite athletes. I am passionate about helping athletes navigate the unique mental and emotional demands of sport, while optimizing performance both on and off the field. My approach focuses on strengthening the mental side of performance by increasing self-awareness, resilience, and building confidence. Together we can work on strategies to manage performance anxiety and the pressures that come with competition.
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.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Master NLP Practitioner, IFS Practitioner, Dharma Life Coach, and Sports Psychology Consultant, I LOVE my profession; my work is my passion!
My specialties include individual psychotherapy, marriage and family therapy, NLP, IFS ( Internal Family Systems), Hypnotherapy, Sports Performance Coaching, and Group Therapy. Kindly read authentic testimonials from clients of mine, past and present, on Google, Yelp, or on my website, johnboesky.com, to learn more about their experiences working with me.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Master NLP Practitioner, IFS Practitioner, Dharma Life Coach, and Sports Psychology Consultant, I LOVE my profession; my work is my passion!
My specialties include individual psychotherapy, marriage and family therapy, NLP, IFS ( Internal Family Systems), Hypnotherapy, Sports Performance Coaching, and Group Therapy. Kindly read authentic testimonials from clients of mine, past and present, on Google, Yelp, or on my website, johnboesky.com, to learn more about their experiences working with me.
I combine clinical psychology with sports psychology and performance tools to help clients manage anxiety, ADHD, and perfectionism, sharpen focus, and build resilience.
Do you ever feel like no matter how much you accomplish, it never feels like “enough”?
Do you find yourself battling anxiety, overthinking, or pressure to be perfect?
Do you struggle to stay focused, easily lose track of tasks, or feel restless and scattered, even when you’re trying your hardest?
You’re not alone. Many high performers—athletes, professionals, and executives—experience the heavy toll of perfectionism, ADHD symptoms, anxiety, and self-doubt. These challenges can make it difficult to stay present, confident, and consistent, especially in high-pressure situations.
I combine clinical psychology with sports psychology and performance tools to help clients manage anxiety, ADHD, and perfectionism, sharpen focus, and build resilience.
Do you ever feel like no matter how much you accomplish, it never feels like “enough”?
Do you find yourself battling anxiety, overthinking, or pressure to be perfect?
Do you struggle to stay focused, easily lose track of tasks, or feel restless and scattered, even when you’re trying your hardest?
You’re not alone. Many high performers—athletes, professionals, and executives—experience the heavy toll of perfectionism, ADHD symptoms, anxiety, and self-doubt. These challenges can make it difficult to stay present, confident, and consistent, especially in high-pressure situations.
I work with high school, college and professional athletes who want to elevate their level of competition or performance or maintain their elite status. I see individuals who are from high performance or high demand environments dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, relationship or family issues. I have worked extensively with individuals with co-occurring medical conditions, insomnia, substance abuse, head injuries and PTSD. I am highly specialized in treating impulse control problems and ADHD. My clients come to me highly motivated to get mentally and emotionally healthier.
I work with high school, college and professional athletes who want to elevate their level of competition or performance or maintain their elite status. I see individuals who are from high performance or high demand environments dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, relationship or family issues. I have worked extensively with individuals with co-occurring medical conditions, insomnia, substance abuse, head injuries and PTSD. I am highly specialized in treating impulse control problems and ADHD. My clients come to me highly motivated to get mentally and emotionally healthier.
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.
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 am a licensed clinical psychologist and owner of a private practice called United Performance Consulting (UPC) Sports Psychology.
Dr. Hassell completed his Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University and Master's degree in Psychology from Pepperdine University. He has focused the past 15 years of his career helping individuals and teams develop the skills necessary to optimize performance when the stakes are highest.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and owner of a private practice called United Performance Consulting (UPC) Sports Psychology.
Dr. Hassell completed his Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University and Master's degree in Psychology from Pepperdine University. He has focused the past 15 years of his career helping individuals and teams develop the skills necessary to optimize performance when the stakes are highest.
Our life experiences are layered, complex, and at times can feel overwhelming. Therapy offers us a safe and nurturing environment where we can explore these experiences, comprehend their effects, and nurture a sense of compassion as we move toward who we are intended to be. Dr. Hanna is passionate about supporting teens and adults struggling with OCD, life transitions, relationships, anxiety, and depression, as well as performance anxiety, transitions after injury, and identity. She integrates psychodynamic and holistic approaches in her work with clients.
Our life experiences are layered, complex, and at times can feel overwhelming. Therapy offers us a safe and nurturing environment where we can explore these experiences, comprehend their effects, and nurture a sense of compassion as we move toward who we are intended to be. Dr. Hanna is passionate about supporting teens and adults struggling with OCD, life transitions, relationships, anxiety, and depression, as well as performance anxiety, transitions after injury, and identity. She integrates psychodynamic and holistic approaches in her work with clients.
I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, broken relationships, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, financial recklessness, and gambling. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, broken relationships, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, financial recklessness, and gambling. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
Do you ever feel like you're doing all the right things but still feel anxious, overwhelmed, or unsure of yourself? Maybe you're navigating a major life transition, feeling stuck in old patterns, or replaying the same relationship frustrations over and over. From the outside it looks like you're holding everything together. Inside, you're exhausted from trying so hard.
I've been there too. As a high achiever myself, I know exactly how relentless that inner voice can be. I specialize in working with individuals in their 20s and 30s navigating anxiety, life transitions, and self-esteem.
Do you ever feel like you're doing all the right things but still feel anxious, overwhelmed, or unsure of yourself? Maybe you're navigating a major life transition, feeling stuck in old patterns, or replaying the same relationship frustrations over and over. From the outside it looks like you're holding everything together. Inside, you're exhausted from trying so hard.
I've been there too. As a high achiever myself, I know exactly how relentless that inner voice can be. I specialize in working with individuals in their 20s and 30s navigating anxiety, life transitions, and self-esteem.
First and foremost, congratulations on taking a step towards accomplishing your goals! Making the decision to work with a therapist to help manage any life stressor takes strength and commitment. When working with a new client, one of my primary objectives is to foster a welcoming and encouraging environment. I believe the best outcomes stem from an engaging, collaborative working relationship. Therapy is a very personal experience and I encourage my clients to be active participants in their therapeutic success.
First and foremost, congratulations on taking a step towards accomplishing your goals! Making the decision to work with a therapist to help manage any life stressor takes strength and commitment. When working with a new client, one of my primary objectives is to foster a welcoming and encouraging environment. I believe the best outcomes stem from an engaging, collaborative working relationship. Therapy is a very personal experience and I encourage my clients to be active participants in their therapeutic success.
Dr. Pratt works with people in a practical, encouraging, strategic, and respectful manner that utilizes their strengths to achieve their goals as quickly as possible. He provides a comfortable environment in which he actively assists clients to clear away blocks to achieving their goals. Dr. Pratt works with clients to achieve a wide spectrum of goals such as improving the ability to cope, heal, improve and maintain wellness and achieve optimal functioning. He has advanced training in EMDR, Clinical Hypnosis, Energy Psychology, and Cognitive and Behavioral approaches for treating and unblocking trauma, anxiety and emotional blocks.
Dr. Pratt works with people in a practical, encouraging, strategic, and respectful manner that utilizes their strengths to achieve their goals as quickly as possible. He provides a comfortable environment in which he actively assists clients to clear away blocks to achieving their goals. Dr. Pratt works with clients to achieve a wide spectrum of goals such as improving the ability to cope, heal, improve and maintain wellness and achieve optimal functioning. He has advanced training in EMDR, Clinical Hypnosis, Energy Psychology, and Cognitive and Behavioral approaches for treating and unblocking trauma, anxiety and emotional blocks.
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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.