Sports Performance Therapists in San Diego, CA
Dr. Ryan O'Keefe - Performance and ADHD Specialist
Psychological Associate, PsyD
6 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92108
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
San Diego, CA 92108
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.
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.
I am here to help you achieve greater wellbeing and fulfillment in life and sport. It is normal to develop anxiety, depression, and trauma in response to the pressure to perform in our modern world, and some turn to substances and other unhelpful coping behaviors to help. Many youth and adults who are athletes and in the general population do not always have the support needed to thrive. That’s where I come in.
I am here to help you achieve greater wellbeing and fulfillment in life and sport. It is normal to develop anxiety, depression, and trauma in response to the pressure to perform in our modern world, and some turn to substances and other unhelpful coping behaviors to help. Many youth and adults who are athletes and in the general population do not always have the support needed to thrive. That’s where I come in.
She has extensive experience in working with athletes (high school, collegiate, Olympic sports), folks experiencing a career or stage-of-life transition, trauma survivors, and teens and adults who are looking to learn more about themselves and how to better cope with life stressors.
Katie works to understand her clients' unique lived experiences and asks questions that allow them to examine their experiences in a new and insightful way. She provides a trauma-informed and non-judgmental space to explore what is most meaningful and important to them.
She has extensive experience in working with athletes (high school, collegiate, Olympic sports), folks experiencing a career or stage-of-life transition, trauma survivors, and teens and adults who are looking to learn more about themselves and how to better cope with life stressors.
Katie works to understand her clients' unique lived experiences and asks questions that allow them to examine their experiences in a new and insightful way. She provides a trauma-informed and non-judgmental space to explore what is most meaningful and important to them.
My clinical interests and areas of expertise include: substance use and abuse, trauma, post-traumatic growth, athletics and sports psychology, CBT, mindfulness, self-care, anxiety and stress.
I'm a licensed clinical psychologist looking to provide positive first experiences with therapy as well as work with those with previous therapy experiences. I believe that every client is the expert of their life and therapy is there to open up new avenues to explore. I plan to meet the client where they are at and work with them to grow the life they need.
My clinical interests and areas of expertise include: substance use and abuse, trauma, post-traumatic growth, athletics and sports psychology, CBT, mindfulness, self-care, anxiety and stress.
I'm a licensed clinical psychologist looking to provide positive first experiences with therapy as well as work with those with previous therapy experiences. I believe that every client is the expert of their life and therapy is there to open up new avenues to explore. I plan to meet the client where they are at and work with them to grow the life they need.
The ideal client is motivated and realizes there is a need for CHANGE starting with one's self. Sometimes we just need that push in the right direction; a new set of eyes; that guidance to the answers that's already within. If that's what your're looking for, then you've found the right person! Are you struggling with your daily activities? Not feeling like yourself? Filled with constant worry? Just know you are not alone. Often times, life gets the best of us and we're bombarded with stress and life's constant demands. Let me help you to gain the tools to reduce those stressors and get back to enjoying life.
The ideal client is motivated and realizes there is a need for CHANGE starting with one's self. Sometimes we just need that push in the right direction; a new set of eyes; that guidance to the answers that's already within. If that's what your're looking for, then you've found the right person! Are you struggling with your daily activities? Not feeling like yourself? Filled with constant worry? Just know you are not alone. Often times, life gets the best of us and we're bombarded with stress and life's constant demands. Let me help you to gain the tools to reduce those stressors and get back to enjoying life.
Throughout life, we face many challenges: sadness, anger, pain, frustration, anxiety and depression-Which can lead to feelings of inadequacy, insecurity, fear and doubt. These life challenges, though difficult, are opportunities for breakthrough. Together, we’ll utilize a collaborative, person-centered, approach that directly attacks shame, low self-esteem, guilt, worthlessness and hopelessness-And replace them with love, peace, joy, happiness and security. Together, you and I will unlock your “best self” through consistent non-judgmental exploration, compassion, development of self-awareness and commitment!
Throughout life, we face many challenges: sadness, anger, pain, frustration, anxiety and depression-Which can lead to feelings of inadequacy, insecurity, fear and doubt. These life challenges, though difficult, are opportunities for breakthrough. Together, we’ll utilize a collaborative, person-centered, approach that directly attacks shame, low self-esteem, guilt, worthlessness and hopelessness-And replace them with love, peace, joy, happiness and security. Together, you and I will unlock your “best self” through consistent non-judgmental exploration, compassion, development of self-awareness and commitment!
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?
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.
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.
You may be navigating a major life transition, feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, struggling in relationships, or trying to figure out who you are outside of others’ expectations. I work with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, relationships, identity, and life transitions. As a former collegiate athlete with specialized training in sport psychology, I also have a particular passion for supporting current and former athletes navigating performance pressure, athletic identity, and life beyond sport.
You may be navigating a major life transition, feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, struggling in relationships, or trying to figure out who you are outside of others’ expectations. I work with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, relationships, identity, and life transitions. As a former collegiate athlete with specialized training in sport psychology, I also have a particular passion for supporting current and former athletes navigating performance pressure, athletic identity, and life beyond sport.
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.
For anxiety, sports psychology and/or relationship issues, we would normally work together for 8-12 sessions.
Feeling overwhelmed because of life's increasing demands? Feeling like you have exhausted your resources and have run out of options to change your situation? I strongly believe that when we experience a supportive and encouraging environment coupled with practical, solution-focused guidance, we can discover new possibilities and find the strength to make change. As a licensed clinical psychologist for over 25 years, I specialize in individual therapy for adolescents and adults. As a solution-focused psychologist I help clients develop the necessary tools to attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
For anxiety, sports psychology and/or relationship issues, we would normally work together for 8-12 sessions.
Feeling overwhelmed because of life's increasing demands? Feeling like you have exhausted your resources and have run out of options to change your situation? I strongly believe that when we experience a supportive and encouraging environment coupled with practical, solution-focused guidance, we can discover new possibilities and find the strength to make change. As a licensed clinical psychologist for over 25 years, I specialize in individual therapy for adolescents and adults. As a solution-focused psychologist I help clients develop the necessary tools to attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
Whether you are an athlete striving for peak performance, a student-athlete balancing school and sport, or a leader navigating a high-stakes environment—the pressure to succeed can often turn into performance anxiety, intense self-criticism, and burnout. You don’t have to push through it, and certainly, not alone.
I’m Dr. Shane, a licensed psychologist specializing in sport psychology, athlete mental health, and high-performer wellness. My goal is simple: to provide a grounded, supportive space where you can build genuine confidence, emotional resilience, and sustainable success without sacrificing your well-being in the process.
Whether you are an athlete striving for peak performance, a student-athlete balancing school and sport, or a leader navigating a high-stakes environment—the pressure to succeed can often turn into performance anxiety, intense self-criticism, and burnout. You don’t have to push through it, and certainly, not alone.
I’m Dr. Shane, a licensed psychologist specializing in sport psychology, athlete mental health, and high-performer wellness. My goal is simple: to provide a grounded, supportive space where you can build genuine confidence, emotional resilience, and sustainable success without sacrificing your well-being in the process.
Sports Psychology is also an area of specialty focusing on achieving peak performance, building confidence and addressing sport injury recovery.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Board Certified Behavior Analyst and licensed via PSYPACT allowing practice in 42 states. Clinically, I have been working in the field of Neurodiversity and TAY (Transitional Aged Youth Population), and young adults in a diversity of settings for many years. I am passionate about helping individuals and families work through life’s challenges, transition, and personal growth leading to maximizing potential personally and professionally.
Sports Psychology is also an area of specialty focusing on achieving peak performance, building confidence and addressing sport injury recovery.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Board Certified Behavior Analyst and licensed via PSYPACT allowing practice in 42 states. Clinically, I have been working in the field of Neurodiversity and TAY (Transitional Aged Youth Population), and young adults in a diversity of settings for many years. I am passionate about helping individuals and families work through life’s challenges, transition, and personal growth leading to maximizing potential personally and professionally.
Are you successful on the outside but feeling pressured, overwhelmed, or stuck internally? I work with growth-oriented individuals who want greater clarity, confidence, consistency and deeper fulfillment in their lives and relationships.
Many of my clients struggle with overthinking, perfectionism, burnout, decision fatigue, and navigating major life or career transitions. They may feel disconnected from purpose, unsure about their next step, or frustrated by repeating patterns that impact performance, leadership, or personal wellbeing. Some feel lonely.
Are you successful on the outside but feeling pressured, overwhelmed, or stuck internally? I work with growth-oriented individuals who want greater clarity, confidence, consistency and deeper fulfillment in their lives and relationships.
Many of my clients struggle with overthinking, perfectionism, burnout, decision fatigue, and navigating major life or career transitions. They may feel disconnected from purpose, unsure about their next step, or frustrated by repeating patterns that impact performance, leadership, or personal wellbeing. Some feel lonely.
I have over 12 years of experience helping adults and teens heal anxiety, trauma and improve sports performance.
You feel the pressure to be perfect all the time…with your sport, relationships, career or self. I get that as a former collegiate athlete! Maybe your anxiety is causing you stress about daily decisions. Maybe trauma is tearing you apart every time you mess up. At this point, maybe it’s hard to even remember a time you didn’t feel like this. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to show up to your sport, career or relationship without panicking. You’re ready to find joy in the day-to-day again. Most of all, you’re ready to heal your relationship with your body and yourself.
I have over 12 years of experience helping adults and teens heal anxiety, trauma and improve sports performance.
You feel the pressure to be perfect all the time…with your sport, relationships, career or self. I get that as a former collegiate athlete! Maybe your anxiety is causing you stress about daily decisions. Maybe trauma is tearing you apart every time you mess up. At this point, maybe it’s hard to even remember a time you didn’t feel like this. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to show up to your sport, career or relationship without panicking. You’re ready to find joy in the day-to-day again. Most of all, you’re ready to heal your relationship with your body and yourself.
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.
My experience in medicine, sports, and the military has shaped me into a well-rounded psychologist who approaches every person with cultural curiosity, openness, and compassion.
My specialties include athletic and performance enhancement, depression, anxiety, disordered eating, weight loss, infertility, trauma and PTSD. I have a strong background working with individuals experiencing a variety of health challenges, such as chronic pain, cardiac rehabilitation, organ transplantation, migraine/headache and autoimmune conditions.
My experience in medicine, sports, and the military has shaped me into a well-rounded psychologist who approaches every person with cultural curiosity, openness, and compassion.
My specialties include athletic and performance enhancement, depression, anxiety, disordered eating, weight loss, infertility, trauma and PTSD. I have a strong background working with individuals experiencing a variety of health challenges, such as chronic pain, cardiac rehabilitation, organ transplantation, migraine/headache and autoimmune conditions.
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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.