Sports Performance Therapists in Pacific Palisades, CA
PROBLEMS?? Let's talk SOULUTIONS!! My private practice offers both an in office setting, West Los Angeles area, or the convenience of Teletherapy sessions. The flexibility of Teletherapy sessions saves on your drive time & eliminates uncomfortable "psych" office waiting rooms. Teens, adults, couples & families have an opportunity to recieve the help they need in a safe comfortable setting at a time best for you! I am interested in assisting you with your conflicts, creating a healthier happier lifestyle for yourself and your relationships. Feel free to call me 858-451-0771 to get you the help you need.
PROBLEMS?? Let's talk SOULUTIONS!! My private practice offers both an in office setting, West Los Angeles area, or the convenience of Teletherapy sessions. The flexibility of Teletherapy sessions saves on your drive time & eliminates uncomfortable "psych" office waiting rooms. Teens, adults, couples & families have an opportunity to recieve the help they need in a safe comfortable setting at a time best for you! I am interested in assisting you with your conflicts, creating a healthier happier lifestyle for yourself and your relationships. Feel free to call me 858-451-0771 to get you the help you need.
The mental side of sports can feel isolating and overwhelming.
I provide telehealth services across Ohio and California. You’re an athlete—youth, collegiate, or elite—balancing the intense pressure to perform with the emotional toll it takes on your wellbeing. You might struggle with anxiety, burnout, injury recovery, or feeling uncertain about your identity beyond sport. Maybe you’re navigating transitions—stepping up to higher competition or planning life after the game. Your goal is to rebuild confidence, sharpen mental focus, and find true balance. You want to feel mentally strong and emotionally clear so you can thrive both within the sport and in life beyond it.
The mental side of sports can feel isolating and overwhelming.
I provide telehealth services across Ohio and California. You’re an athlete—youth, collegiate, or elite—balancing the intense pressure to perform with the emotional toll it takes on your wellbeing. You might struggle with anxiety, burnout, injury recovery, or feeling uncertain about your identity beyond sport. Maybe you’re navigating transitions—stepping up to higher competition or planning life after the game. Your goal is to rebuild confidence, sharpen mental focus, and find true balance. You want to feel mentally strong and emotionally clear so you can thrive both within the sport and in life beyond it.
Feeling out of control over what you care about the most can make you feel like your world is crumbling around you. Feelings of worry, fear, confusion, anger, and sadness can make your relationships, parenting, work, or your education seem impossible and feel like a heavy burden. My passion is helping people realize or remember that they are capable, strong, worthy, and significant. I look to understand your pain and concern, and I want to tell you that you CAN overcome these obstacles that come your way in life. Having peace of mind is a mind frame.
Feeling out of control over what you care about the most can make you feel like your world is crumbling around you. Feelings of worry, fear, confusion, anger, and sadness can make your relationships, parenting, work, or your education seem impossible and feel like a heavy burden. My passion is helping people realize or remember that they are capable, strong, worthy, and significant. I look to understand your pain and concern, and I want to tell you that you CAN overcome these obstacles that come your way in life. Having peace of mind is a mind frame.
Using a psychodynamic foundation, I work together with clients to confront and navigate the challenges they may be facing in their daily lives. I emphasize going deep and looking inward to explore patterns of behavior. I care deeply about helping my clients slow down and understand their emotions. I have a warm and nurturing therapeutic style that allows my clients to feel safe and comfortable exploring their most difficult inner thoughts and feelings.
Using a psychodynamic foundation, I work together with clients to confront and navigate the challenges they may be facing in their daily lives. I emphasize going deep and looking inward to explore patterns of behavior. I care deeply about helping my clients slow down and understand their emotions. I have a warm and nurturing therapeutic style that allows my clients to feel safe and comfortable exploring their most difficult inner thoughts and feelings.
Are you feeling stuck, alone or uncertain in where you want to go in your life? Are you suffering from anxiety or depression? You have taken the first step toward improving the quality of your life. I can help you with the next step, which is to develop insight into your thoughts, feelings and behavioral patterns to help you make lasting changes to achieve greater satisfaction in your relationships and in your life.
Are you feeling stuck, alone or uncertain in where you want to go in your life? Are you suffering from anxiety or depression? You have taken the first step toward improving the quality of your life. I can help you with the next step, which is to develop insight into your thoughts, feelings and behavioral patterns to help you make lasting changes to achieve greater satisfaction in your relationships and in your life.
Life has a way of presenting us with unexpected grief, loss, & pain—alongside a wide range of emotions that can leave us feeling alone, overwhelmed, lost, or even scared. I offer a supportive, non-judgmental space to help you process emotions, restore hope, & develop effective coping strategies as you navigate life’s difficult transitions. I view therapy as a collaborative journey. Together, we’ll set meaningful goals tailored to your needs, work through challenges, & tap into your own inner strength. My aim is to support you in reaching your full potential & finding clarity & resilience, even during life’s most uncertain moments.
Life has a way of presenting us with unexpected grief, loss, & pain—alongside a wide range of emotions that can leave us feeling alone, overwhelmed, lost, or even scared. I offer a supportive, non-judgmental space to help you process emotions, restore hope, & develop effective coping strategies as you navigate life’s difficult transitions. I view therapy as a collaborative journey. Together, we’ll set meaningful goals tailored to your needs, work through challenges, & tap into your own inner strength. My aim is to support you in reaching your full potential & finding clarity & resilience, even during life’s most uncertain moments.
On the surface, things are generally working. You’re functioning, showing up, and handling what you need to - but it takes more out of you than it seems like it should.
Sometimes that shows up in your relationship with food or your body. Sometimes it’s the mental load that comes with ADHD - where everything feels harder to organize, follow through on, or stay on top of. And sometimes it’s a transition like pregnancy or postpartum, where things shift in ways that are difficult to explain but hard to ignore.
Even when you have insight into what’s going on, it doesn’t necessarily make it easier to change.
On the surface, things are generally working. You’re functioning, showing up, and handling what you need to - but it takes more out of you than it seems like it should.
Sometimes that shows up in your relationship with food or your body. Sometimes it’s the mental load that comes with ADHD - where everything feels harder to organize, follow through on, or stay on top of. And sometimes it’s a transition like pregnancy or postpartum, where things shift in ways that are difficult to explain but hard to ignore.
Even when you have insight into what’s going on, it doesn’t necessarily make it easier to change.
Many of us turn to therapy when life's challenges leave us unsure how to care for ourselves or move forward in meaningful ways. Painful experiences often shape our ability to meet our own needs. It can be so hard to know how to cope when we become tangled in one of life’s knots. Repeating relational patterns, withdrawing from loved ones, overworking, or struggling with unhelpful coping strategies can create an endless cycle of difficulty in our lives that complicates our relationship with other and ourselves. No matter where you find yourself today, I hope you know that things can get better.
Many of us turn to therapy when life's challenges leave us unsure how to care for ourselves or move forward in meaningful ways. Painful experiences often shape our ability to meet our own needs. It can be so hard to know how to cope when we become tangled in one of life’s knots. Repeating relational patterns, withdrawing from loved ones, overworking, or struggling with unhelpful coping strategies can create an endless cycle of difficulty in our lives that complicates our relationship with other and ourselves. No matter where you find yourself today, I hope you know that things can get better.
Sometimes life is too difficult to navigate on your own. Psychotherapy is one of the most powerful tools to bring healing and transformation to your life, and choosing to pursue it is brave. You might be seeking therapy to decrease anxiety or depression, because you are a new mother, to heal from a trauma, improve your relationships, rid yourself of chronic pain, or navigate school with ADHD or a learning disability. You also might be seeking therapy on behalf of your child or your family. Regardless of what leads you to treatment, I understand the importance of finding a therapist who is the right fit.
Sometimes life is too difficult to navigate on your own. Psychotherapy is one of the most powerful tools to bring healing and transformation to your life, and choosing to pursue it is brave. You might be seeking therapy to decrease anxiety or depression, because you are a new mother, to heal from a trauma, improve your relationships, rid yourself of chronic pain, or navigate school with ADHD or a learning disability. You also might be seeking therapy on behalf of your child or your family. Regardless of what leads you to treatment, I understand the importance of finding a therapist who is the right fit.
I invite you to explore and embrace all the parts of who you are, recognizing that your intersecting identities shape your experiences and the way you interact with the world. I excel at helping individuals navigate life transitions, identity struggles, acute and complex trauma, anxiety, depression, and interpersonal conflict. I take a thoughtful, down-to-earth, and at times, direct approach that blends working toward meaningful goals with staying present. With warmth, honesty, and just the right dose of humor, I create a space where you feel safe enough to risk vulnerability.
I invite you to explore and embrace all the parts of who you are, recognizing that your intersecting identities shape your experiences and the way you interact with the world. I excel at helping individuals navigate life transitions, identity struggles, acute and complex trauma, anxiety, depression, and interpersonal conflict. I take a thoughtful, down-to-earth, and at times, direct approach that blends working toward meaningful goals with staying present. With warmth, honesty, and just the right dose of humor, I create a space where you feel safe enough to risk vulnerability.
You’re someone who strives, cares deeply, and holds a lot inside. Maybe you look put-together on the outside, but inside you feel anxious, tense, or disconnected. Perhaps you’ve done talk therapy before and found some relief, yet something still feels unresolved. I specialize in EMDR and somatic therapy for trauma, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm, helping you release what’s held in the body and mind. My approach is gentle and collaborative, guiding you toward deep, embodied healing so you can live with greater ease, confidence, and connection.
You’re someone who strives, cares deeply, and holds a lot inside. Maybe you look put-together on the outside, but inside you feel anxious, tense, or disconnected. Perhaps you’ve done talk therapy before and found some relief, yet something still feels unresolved. I specialize in EMDR and somatic therapy for trauma, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm, helping you release what’s held in the body and mind. My approach is gentle and collaborative, guiding you toward deep, embodied healing so you can live with greater ease, confidence, and connection.
To everyone around you, it looks like you've "got it together." But deep inside, you feel like an impostor. Even though your life looks great on the surface, you feel chronically anxious, as if it could all fall apart at any moment. You'd like to be more authentic, but you worry about what would happen if other people knew the "real" you. Sometimes, you wonder if you've spent so much time faking it that you've lost sight of your true self altogether.
To everyone around you, it looks like you've "got it together." But deep inside, you feel like an impostor. Even though your life looks great on the surface, you feel chronically anxious, as if it could all fall apart at any moment. You'd like to be more authentic, but you worry about what would happen if other people knew the "real" you. Sometimes, you wonder if you've spent so much time faking it that you've lost sight of your true self altogether.
Are you or your child weighed down by anxiety, depression, trauma, or stress? As the Clinical Director at Milika Center and a clinical psychologist with over 10 years of experience, I help children, teens, and adults build resilience and move from overwhelm to empowerment. Using evidence-based approaches, I support clients facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and adjustment challenges, as well as those navigating maternal mental health, physician wellness, student-athlete pressures, and chronic medical conditions. My goal is to provide a safe, collaborative space where you can heal, grow, and rediscover your strength and resilience.
Are you or your child weighed down by anxiety, depression, trauma, or stress? As the Clinical Director at Milika Center and a clinical psychologist with over 10 years of experience, I help children, teens, and adults build resilience and move from overwhelm to empowerment. Using evidence-based approaches, I support clients facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and adjustment challenges, as well as those navigating maternal mental health, physician wellness, student-athlete pressures, and chronic medical conditions. My goal is to provide a safe, collaborative space where you can heal, grow, and rediscover your strength and resilience.
Dr. Trager is a Licensed Psychologist w/ 25 years of experience with women/men/non-binary, teens & young adults with mental health issues across a broad spectrum of disorders: depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, PTSD, grief & loss, identity issues and ADHD across diverse populations. I work on an intensive transformational level to heal, to build resilience, and develop new more effective coping skills. Dr. Trager received her doctorate from USC, and has continued her intensive training, and practice in the Los Angeles area. I am very passionate & present so that clients can do the work to heal and thrive.
Dr. Trager is a Licensed Psychologist w/ 25 years of experience with women/men/non-binary, teens & young adults with mental health issues across a broad spectrum of disorders: depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, PTSD, grief & loss, identity issues and ADHD across diverse populations. I work on an intensive transformational level to heal, to build resilience, and develop new more effective coping skills. Dr. Trager received her doctorate from USC, and has continued her intensive training, and practice in the Los Angeles area. I am very passionate & present so that clients can do the work to heal and thrive.
Psychotherapy is one of the most powerful tools for transforming one's life, and seeking support takes courage. I specialize in working with teenagers, young adults, and families and the obstacles they face throughout life transitions. I am particularly interested in supporting parents through complex challenges ranging from pregnancy and infertility, adulting teen difficulties and the college process, relationships and high achievement issues, divorce, and the "empty nest." As a heart-focused therapist, I am committed to empowering people to build the internal strengths and resources to live their desired life.
Psychotherapy is one of the most powerful tools for transforming one's life, and seeking support takes courage. I specialize in working with teenagers, young adults, and families and the obstacles they face throughout life transitions. I am particularly interested in supporting parents through complex challenges ranging from pregnancy and infertility, adulting teen difficulties and the college process, relationships and high achievement issues, divorce, and the "empty nest." As a heart-focused therapist, I am committed to empowering people to build the internal strengths and resources to live their desired life.
Stress/anxiety/depression has been rising rapidly. Transitions are hard, and our nervous systems are exhausted. Hannah gets that. As a Licensed Psychotherapist and Nationally Certified Counselor, Hannah incorporates her mental health degree with Yoga to implement healing on all levels. She also teaches breathwork and meditation to help her clients experience the amazing benefits of being mindful of their breath and the present moment. Hannah is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Yoga Teacher, Reiki Energy Worker, and a certified NeuroEmotional Technique practitioner. She is vegan and loves spending time in the sun and sand.
Stress/anxiety/depression has been rising rapidly. Transitions are hard, and our nervous systems are exhausted. Hannah gets that. As a Licensed Psychotherapist and Nationally Certified Counselor, Hannah incorporates her mental health degree with Yoga to implement healing on all levels. She also teaches breathwork and meditation to help her clients experience the amazing benefits of being mindful of their breath and the present moment. Hannah is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Yoga Teacher, Reiki Energy Worker, and a certified NeuroEmotional Technique practitioner. She is vegan and loves spending time in the sun and sand.
I seek to help families, young adults and adults navigate recovery as it relates to substance abuse and mental health issues. If I could have an "ideal client", it would be someone that has never been to a residential facility before and to catch them before it gets to that point. Most often, the people I work with have some substance use history along with mental health issues. Fulfillment, time management, family relationships, communication, harm reduction, abstinence, stability, etc. are often topics that people I work with seek help for.
I seek to help families, young adults and adults navigate recovery as it relates to substance abuse and mental health issues. If I could have an "ideal client", it would be someone that has never been to a residential facility before and to catch them before it gets to that point. Most often, the people I work with have some substance use history along with mental health issues. Fulfillment, time management, family relationships, communication, harm reduction, abstinence, stability, etc. are often topics that people I work with seek help for.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.