Sports Performance Therapists in San Marcos, CA
As a previous collegiate athlete, I understand the unique challenges athletes face including: sports performance, anxiety, injury and recovery, training schedules, and post- sports transition.
Working with athletes is very individualized and in my practice, I tailor to the nuances of athletes using strengths-based and cognitive therapy to promote emotional stability, acceptance, self-confidence, and perseverance with specific focus on teens and young adults.
As a previous collegiate athlete, I understand the unique challenges athletes face including: sports performance, anxiety, injury and recovery, training schedules, and post- sports transition.
Working with athletes is very individualized and in my practice, I tailor to the nuances of athletes using strengths-based and cognitive therapy to promote emotional stability, acceptance, self-confidence, and perseverance with specific focus on teens and young adults.
My clients are first responders, veterans, medical providers, elite/professional athletes, and high-stress professionals. If this is you, I'm here to support. You're probably used to being "the dependable one," yet privately, you feel the weight of trauma, chronic stress, anxiety, or relationship strain. The goal isn’t just to feel better, but to regain clarity, resilience, and confidence so you can function well, perform optimally, and live life fully.
My clients are first responders, veterans, medical providers, elite/professional athletes, and high-stress professionals. If this is you, I'm here to support. You're probably used to being "the dependable one," yet privately, you feel the weight of trauma, chronic stress, anxiety, or relationship strain. The goal isn’t just to feel better, but to regain clarity, resilience, and confidence so you can function well, perform optimally, and live life fully.
I am trained in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Trauma-Informed Care, and Sports in Social Work, and I am a certified 200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher.
I am accepting new clients at our Temecula and San Marcos locations. I work with teens, parents, and individuals who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, stress, performance pressure, family conflict, or major life changes. If you or your child feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward, therapy can be a place to slow down, feel understood, and begin making real progress.
My approach is warm, practical, and collaborative. Together, we’ll build tools to manage stress, improve communication, strengthen relationships, and create lasting resilience. I integrate ACT, CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness,
I am trained in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Trauma-Informed Care, and Sports in Social Work, and I am a certified 200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher.
I am accepting new clients at our Temecula and San Marcos locations. I work with teens, parents, and individuals who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, stress, performance pressure, family conflict, or major life changes. If you or your child feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward, therapy can be a place to slow down, feel understood, and begin making real progress.
My approach is warm, practical, and collaborative. Together, we’ll build tools to manage stress, improve communication, strengthen relationships, and create lasting resilience. I integrate ACT, CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness,
If you’re feeling anxious, mentally overwhelmed, or stuck in cycles of overthinking, you’re not alone. Many of my clients are high-functioning individuals who appear “fine” externally while privately managing chronic stress, emotional fatigue, or unresolved experiences.
Anxiety, trauma, and sustained stress can quietly dysregulate your nervous system, showing up as tension, irritability, burnout, or feeling disconnected from yourself. Therapy can help you regain steadiness, clarity, and internal balance.
If you’re feeling anxious, mentally overwhelmed, or stuck in cycles of overthinking, you’re not alone. Many of my clients are high-functioning individuals who appear “fine” externally while privately managing chronic stress, emotional fatigue, or unresolved experiences.
Anxiety, trauma, and sustained stress can quietly dysregulate your nervous system, showing up as tension, irritability, burnout, or feeling disconnected from yourself. Therapy can help you regain steadiness, clarity, and internal balance.
You may be navigating overwhelm, grief, depression, trauma, narcissistic abuse recovery, uncertainty, or a sense of disconnection on your journey toward feeling more whole. I believe therapy is not about fixing or rushing healing, but about learning to be with yourself more honestly and compassionately. At your pace, we explore emotions, the nervous system, and your personal story to cultivate grounding, insight, and connection. I strive to offer a space where you feel seen, heard, and safe to heal, explore meaning, and reconnect with hope and purpose.
You may be navigating overwhelm, grief, depression, trauma, narcissistic abuse recovery, uncertainty, or a sense of disconnection on your journey toward feeling more whole. I believe therapy is not about fixing or rushing healing, but about learning to be with yourself more honestly and compassionately. At your pace, we explore emotions, the nervous system, and your personal story to cultivate grounding, insight, and connection. I strive to offer a space where you feel seen, heard, and safe to heal, explore meaning, and reconnect with hope and purpose.
Therapeutic and Wellness Solution Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, AMFT, CST
San Marcos, CA 92069
Do you find yourself thinking "I need to see a therapist." Then realize that you have been thinking this for months but haven't been able to make an appointment because you're just too busy and overwhelmed. Do you look at your spouse and think where did the spark go? Can you remember the last time that you were happy and enjoyed any aspect of your day? Or are you done with watching your child struggle with social skills, feelings of anxiety or accepting "no" as an answer. Then its time to give us a call and start making the improvements and changes you want in your life.
Do you find yourself thinking "I need to see a therapist." Then realize that you have been thinking this for months but haven't been able to make an appointment because you're just too busy and overwhelmed. Do you look at your spouse and think where did the spark go? Can you remember the last time that you were happy and enjoyed any aspect of your day? Or are you done with watching your child struggle with social skills, feelings of anxiety or accepting "no" as an answer. Then its time to give us a call and start making the improvements and changes you want in your life.
From the outside, things look fine. On the inside, it’s a different story. You might be used to pushing through stress, overthinking everything, and/or holding yourself to a standard that’s hard to maintain. Maybe you’re showing up, getting things done, and doing what’s expected, but it comes with anxiety, self-doubt, a constant feeling that you’re falling short. At some point, it stops feeling sustainable.
From the outside, things look fine. On the inside, it’s a different story. You might be used to pushing through stress, overthinking everything, and/or holding yourself to a standard that’s hard to maintain. Maybe you’re showing up, getting things done, and doing what’s expected, but it comes with anxiety, self-doubt, a constant feeling that you’re falling short. At some point, it stops feeling sustainable.
Dr. Goldwaser's practice is focused on anxiety, depression, chronic pain, life transitions, divorce and relationship issues, insomnia, and stress management. He also helps people with recovery from drugs and alcohol. He can help you feel better rapidly using a direct, but warm style to help you facilitate change and achieve your goals. Dr. Goldwaser can also help you overcome barriers to success, so you can be the best version of yourself.
Dr. Goldwaser's practice is focused on anxiety, depression, chronic pain, life transitions, divorce and relationship issues, insomnia, and stress management. He also helps people with recovery from drugs and alcohol. He can help you feel better rapidly using a direct, but warm style to help you facilitate change and achieve your goals. Dr. Goldwaser can also help you overcome barriers to success, so you can be the best version of yourself.
I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore anxiety, trauma, stress, life transitions, and self-esteem challenges. My approach combines insight, practical tools, and emotional support to help clients feel more grounded, empowered, and connected to themselves. I work with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, stress, emotional overwhelm, self-esteem concerns, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. I especially enjoy supporting high-functioning individuals who feel emotionally exhausted, stuck, or disconnected from themselves.
I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore anxiety, trauma, stress, life transitions, and self-esteem challenges. My approach combines insight, practical tools, and emotional support to help clients feel more grounded, empowered, and connected to themselves. I work with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, stress, emotional overwhelm, self-esteem concerns, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. I especially enjoy supporting high-functioning individuals who feel emotionally exhausted, stuck, or disconnected from themselves.
Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness and fitness or any combination of the above.
Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness and fitness or any combination of the above.
Have you been feeling overwhelmed, stuck in your head, or emotionally drained lately? Life can be challenging, and carrying everything on your own can leave you feeling exhausted or unsure of what to do next. I work with children, teens, adults, and neurodiverse individuals navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and other challenges. My goal is to help you build resilience, develop greater self-awareness, and feel emotionally balanced in your daily life. I provide a supportive, judgment-free space where you can feel heard, find clarity, and grow with confidence.
Have you been feeling overwhelmed, stuck in your head, or emotionally drained lately? Life can be challenging, and carrying everything on your own can leave you feeling exhausted or unsure of what to do next. I work with children, teens, adults, and neurodiverse individuals navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and other challenges. My goal is to help you build resilience, develop greater self-awareness, and feel emotionally balanced in your daily life. I provide a supportive, judgment-free space where you can feel heard, find clarity, and grow with confidence.
Hey there, I’m Stacie! I consider it a huge privilege and honor to get to do therapy work with folks, and I approach sessions with compassion, curiosity, and deep respect for my clients. I understand the vulnerability it takes to show up, even when the work is hard. I want to provide a space to allow for healing and exploration to happen naturally, and at your own pace. Therapy works best when you feel seen, heard, and understood, and my intention is to create that connection with my clients from the beginning!
Hey there, I’m Stacie! I consider it a huge privilege and honor to get to do therapy work with folks, and I approach sessions with compassion, curiosity, and deep respect for my clients. I understand the vulnerability it takes to show up, even when the work is hard. I want to provide a space to allow for healing and exploration to happen naturally, and at your own pace. Therapy works best when you feel seen, heard, and understood, and my intention is to create that connection with my clients from the beginning!
Hello, I’m John Rego, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I’ve been practicing for twenty years in a variety of settings including private practice, managed care, and healthcare. My areas of specialty include Grief/ Bereavement, Faith Based Counseling, Men’s Mental Health, and Leadership/ Business consulting. I look forward to meeting with you and guiding you back on your path to wellness. I primarily use a solution-focused and strengths-based approach, however also incorporate CBT, DBT, and Narrative therapy models as well.
Hello, I’m John Rego, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I’ve been practicing for twenty years in a variety of settings including private practice, managed care, and healthcare. My areas of specialty include Grief/ Bereavement, Faith Based Counseling, Men’s Mental Health, and Leadership/ Business consulting. I look forward to meeting with you and guiding you back on your path to wellness. I primarily use a solution-focused and strengths-based approach, however also incorporate CBT, DBT, and Narrative therapy models as well.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, maybe you're navigating effects of anxiety, depression, or past trauma or you might be feeling disconnected from your partner or unsure how to manage relationship challenges. If any of this resonates, you're not alone and therapy can be a powerful place to begin finding clarity and direction.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, maybe you're navigating effects of anxiety, depression, or past trauma or you might be feeling disconnected from your partner or unsure how to manage relationship challenges. If any of this resonates, you're not alone and therapy can be a powerful place to begin finding clarity and direction.
I’m Maurice Turman, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (License No. 148509), dedicated to helping clients thrive using DBT and CBT approaches. I specialize in supporting minorities, men, couples, and families, providing a compassionate and tailored therapeutic experience. With my expertise and genuine care, I guide clients toward healing and personal growth.
I’m Maurice Turman, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (License No. 148509), dedicated to helping clients thrive using DBT and CBT approaches. I specialize in supporting minorities, men, couples, and families, providing a compassionate and tailored therapeutic experience. With my expertise and genuine care, I guide clients toward healing and personal growth.
Taking the plunge and getting into therapy is the first step in trying to change the direction of your life. If you are struggling with life decisions, or recently gone through some difficult life changes and are challenged by anxiety, depression, motivation, self-esteem, or religious paradigm changes, you are not alone.
Taking the plunge and getting into therapy is the first step in trying to change the direction of your life. If you are struggling with life decisions, or recently gone through some difficult life changes and are challenged by anxiety, depression, motivation, self-esteem, or religious paradigm changes, you are not alone.
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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 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.
At Rocker Health, we believe that mental wellness is a journey that deserves compassion, understanding, and personalized support. Our commitment to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health is at the forefront of everything we do. We understand that each individual's experience with mental health is unique, and we strive to create a welcoming environment where individuals feel safe and empowered to share their stories. Our mission is to provide a rock-solid foundation for our clients, guiding them toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.
At Rocker Health, we believe that mental wellness is a journey that deserves compassion, understanding, and personalized support. Our commitment to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health is at the forefront of everything we do. We understand that each individual's experience with mental health is unique, and we strive to create a welcoming environment where individuals feel safe and empowered to share their stories. Our mission is to provide a rock-solid foundation for our clients, guiding them toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.
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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.