Sports Performance Therapists in Sherman Oaks, CA
I’m Kyle Villella, AMFT, supervised by Cathy Chambliss. I specialize in trauma‑informed, relationship‑focused care for adolescents and young adults, especially boys and young men. I treat anxiety, anger, depression, family conflict, grief, identity/masculinity concerns, and screen/video‑game addiction. I use evidence‑based methods (CBT, TF‑CBT, SFBT) plus relational/humanistic and Choice Theory approaches to build coping skills, stronger relationships, and practical behavior change in a safe, nonjudgmental space.
I’m Kyle Villella, AMFT, supervised by Cathy Chambliss. I specialize in trauma‑informed, relationship‑focused care for adolescents and young adults, especially boys and young men. I treat anxiety, anger, depression, family conflict, grief, identity/masculinity concerns, and screen/video‑game addiction. I use evidence‑based methods (CBT, TF‑CBT, SFBT) plus relational/humanistic and Choice Theory approaches to build coping skills, stronger relationships, and practical behavior change in a safe, nonjudgmental space.
As a seasoned psychotherapist, organizational psychologist, and mental and sports performance coach I am dedicated to optimizing the performance of teams and individual athletes.
Drawing on my extensive expertise, I work closely with athletes to identify and address psychological barriers that may hinder their progress. Whether it's overcoming performance anxiety, managing pressure in high-stakes competitions, or maintaining focus amidst distractions, I employ evidenced-based techniques to equip athletes with mental resilience.
As a seasoned psychotherapist, organizational psychologist, and mental and sports performance coach I am dedicated to optimizing the performance of teams and individual athletes.
Drawing on my extensive expertise, I work closely with athletes to identify and address psychological barriers that may hinder their progress. Whether it's overcoming performance anxiety, managing pressure in high-stakes competitions, or maintaining focus amidst distractions, I employ evidenced-based techniques to equip athletes with mental resilience.
Life is a journey. Sometimes we are climbing mountains and sometimes we are walking through valleys. It is difficult to walk the path alone. It would be my pleasure to walk alongside you, through the uncertainty, the fear, and the despair, into joy and freedom. Whether you're just discovering your spirituality or faith has always been a central part of your life, my faith-based counseling services can help you find guidance through the power of God.
Life is a journey. Sometimes we are climbing mountains and sometimes we are walking through valleys. It is difficult to walk the path alone. It would be my pleasure to walk alongside you, through the uncertainty, the fear, and the despair, into joy and freedom. Whether you're just discovering your spirituality or faith has always been a central part of your life, my faith-based counseling services can help you find guidance through the power of God.
My name is Alexandra Kofsky, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe that human beings possess an innate ability to move toward happiness and health, but sometimes adversity, life transitions, and challenging life experiences can get in the way of leading productive and meaningful lives. My approach as a therapist aims to foster a reparative relationship through collaborative, warm, and interactive sessions. Through the use of several traditional and modern modalities, I work with teens, young adults, and adults, struggling with issues like stress, anxiety, depression, communication, parenting, grief, trauma.
My name is Alexandra Kofsky, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe that human beings possess an innate ability to move toward happiness and health, but sometimes adversity, life transitions, and challenging life experiences can get in the way of leading productive and meaningful lives. My approach as a therapist aims to foster a reparative relationship through collaborative, warm, and interactive sessions. Through the use of several traditional and modern modalities, I work with teens, young adults, and adults, struggling with issues like stress, anxiety, depression, communication, parenting, grief, trauma.
Do you need a little more support and structure in your life? I run a variety of high energy groups to help keep you on track, including "I Hate Weekends" (a Sunday support group for people who tend to isolate on the weekends), "You Can't Stop The Waves, But You Can Learn To Surf" (a cognitive therapy group for depression and anxiety), and "Back to Life, Back to Reality" (a life transition group). It's amazing what can happen when people stop being polite and start getting real...
Do you need a little more support and structure in your life? I run a variety of high energy groups to help keep you on track, including "I Hate Weekends" (a Sunday support group for people who tend to isolate on the weekends), "You Can't Stop The Waves, But You Can Learn To Surf" (a cognitive therapy group for depression and anxiety), and "Back to Life, Back to Reality" (a life transition group). It's amazing what can happen when people stop being polite and start getting real...
My clients are high-achieving women and entrepreneurs who look like they have it together — and are exhausted by it. They’re successful, capable, and quietly running on empty. They come in carrying anxiety that won’t quit, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and relationship patterns they can’t seem to break. Many have complex or developmental trauma and learned early to stay strong and self-reliant. They don’t just want to talk about it. They want to actually feel different — safer, lighter, more like themselves.
Licensed in CA, AZ, CT & UT
You might be able to get reimbursed for OON therapy! Check here: mentaya.co/b/aroadthrough
My clients are high-achieving women and entrepreneurs who look like they have it together — and are exhausted by it. They’re successful, capable, and quietly running on empty. They come in carrying anxiety that won’t quit, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and relationship patterns they can’t seem to break. Many have complex or developmental trauma and learned early to stay strong and self-reliant. They don’t just want to talk about it. They want to actually feel different — safer, lighter, more like themselves.
Licensed in CA, AZ, CT & UT
You might be able to get reimbursed for OON therapy! Check here: mentaya.co/b/aroadthrough
As we all continue to navigate life's transitions and changes, we eventually find ourselves needing guidance and support along the way. Whether you or someone you know is currently thriving or struggling in life, deciding to seek therapy can often be a helpful, rewarding, and life-changing experience. Finding and choosing a therapist, however, could be challenging and overwhelming. Not only must practical matters be considered, such as fees and scheduling, so must the therapist's style, approach, and qualifications. In other words, it has to be a "good fit" and it must "feel right."
As we all continue to navigate life's transitions and changes, we eventually find ourselves needing guidance and support along the way. Whether you or someone you know is currently thriving or struggling in life, deciding to seek therapy can often be a helpful, rewarding, and life-changing experience. Finding and choosing a therapist, however, could be challenging and overwhelming. Not only must practical matters be considered, such as fees and scheduling, so must the therapist's style, approach, and qualifications. In other words, it has to be a "good fit" and it must "feel right."
Thank you for reviewing my profile. I work with individuals (adolescents and adults), couples, and families suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, and relational difficulties. I specialize in working with conditions associated with anxiety such as generalized anxiety (GAD), eating disorders (ED), OCD, and panic disorder. My doctoral research reviewed the neurobiological underpinnings of these conditions and how safety through relational attunement may help with anxiety symptoms. I hope to be able to help in any way possible or provide resources for help to be discovered.
Thank you for reviewing my profile. I work with individuals (adolescents and adults), couples, and families suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, and relational difficulties. I specialize in working with conditions associated with anxiety such as generalized anxiety (GAD), eating disorders (ED), OCD, and panic disorder. My doctoral research reviewed the neurobiological underpinnings of these conditions and how safety through relational attunement may help with anxiety symptoms. I hope to be able to help in any way possible or provide resources for help to be discovered.
Life has a way of testing us, sometimes in really unexpected ways. Are you dealing with stress at work, navigating relationship challenges, recovering from an illness or injury, or just feeling weighed down by the everyday demands of life? No matter what brings you here, I believe there is always room for growth, strength, and even joy along the way. Clients, like you, value my positive energy and the supportive, encouraging space I create. It is a place where you can breathe, reset, and feel free to express yourself fully.
Life has a way of testing us, sometimes in really unexpected ways. Are you dealing with stress at work, navigating relationship challenges, recovering from an illness or injury, or just feeling weighed down by the everyday demands of life? No matter what brings you here, I believe there is always room for growth, strength, and even joy along the way. Clients, like you, value my positive energy and the supportive, encouraging space I create. It is a place where you can breathe, reset, and feel free to express yourself fully.
As a licensed psychotherapist, I work with adults providing both individual and couples therapy. I have extensive training in treating anxiety, depression, narcissistic abuse, marital/relationship issues, grief and loss, and trauma. I also provide therapy for those making stressful life transitions, seeking a more balanced lifestyle, perfectionistic tendencies, self-confidence, and greater self-awareness. Together, we can examine how your thoughts and emotions are impacting your daily life in either helpful or unhelpful ways. What I love about this work is that I am able to inspire individuals to improve their life circumstances.
As a licensed psychotherapist, I work with adults providing both individual and couples therapy. I have extensive training in treating anxiety, depression, narcissistic abuse, marital/relationship issues, grief and loss, and trauma. I also provide therapy for those making stressful life transitions, seeking a more balanced lifestyle, perfectionistic tendencies, self-confidence, and greater self-awareness. Together, we can examine how your thoughts and emotions are impacting your daily life in either helpful or unhelpful ways. What I love about this work is that I am able to inspire individuals to improve their life circumstances.
Jodi Milstein, LMFT, LPCC, and RockStarTherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
7 Endorsed
Sherman Oaks, CA 91411
Are you looking for a safe, nurturing, supportive environment where you can work on reaching a higher level of personal satisfaction, fulfillment and happiness? I support the idea that each individual has great freedom in directing his or her own future and resolving past issues as well as a large capacity for achieving personal growth. I believe it is important to remember that everyone's challenges and concerns are unique to them. I take a humanistic approach to psychotherapy. I am flexible in utilizing a variety of theoretical
orientations depending upon the client, their personal issues, and communication style.
Are you looking for a safe, nurturing, supportive environment where you can work on reaching a higher level of personal satisfaction, fulfillment and happiness? I support the idea that each individual has great freedom in directing his or her own future and resolving past issues as well as a large capacity for achieving personal growth. I believe it is important to remember that everyone's challenges and concerns are unique to them. I take a humanistic approach to psychotherapy. I am flexible in utilizing a variety of theoretical
orientations depending upon the client, their personal issues, and communication style.
If you’ve been running on empty for too long, it’s not because you’re weak—it’s because you’ve had to be strong for too long. Imagine waking up and feeling light instead of dreading the day. You don’t have to keep bracing for impact. You can learn to just be—without fear, without the weight of past pain pressing into your chest. Healing is possible, and I’m here to help. You don’t have to fix everything today. Just start with one deep breath, one small choice to care for yourself.
If you’ve been running on empty for too long, it’s not because you’re weak—it’s because you’ve had to be strong for too long. Imagine waking up and feeling light instead of dreading the day. You don’t have to keep bracing for impact. You can learn to just be—without fear, without the weight of past pain pressing into your chest. Healing is possible, and I’m here to help. You don’t have to fix everything today. Just start with one deep breath, one small choice to care for yourself.
I specialize in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for adoptees, couples, individuals, and families dealing with anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. Based in Sherman Oaks, CA, I offer virtual sessions throughout California, making it easier for you to access the support you need. Whether you and your spouse are navigating building your family through adoption or were adopted yourself, feeling disconnected in your relationship, or dealing with emotions like anxiety, depression, grief or loss, I’m here to help you find a path to a connected and fulfilling family life.
I specialize in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for adoptees, couples, individuals, and families dealing with anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. Based in Sherman Oaks, CA, I offer virtual sessions throughout California, making it easier for you to access the support you need. Whether you and your spouse are navigating building your family through adoption or were adopted yourself, feeling disconnected in your relationship, or dealing with emotions like anxiety, depression, grief or loss, I’m here to help you find a path to a connected and fulfilling family life.
Are you struggling through a tough transition in your life? Do you feel alone, confused, or defeated? Maybe you have recently lost a loved one, or are grieving your own illness. Maybe you feel depressed or anxious because of a major life change or lack of change, feeling stuck in your situation. Whether you are family, couple or individual searching for a trusted person to listen and guide you, I am here to help you develop your inner strength and reach your full potential.
Are you struggling through a tough transition in your life? Do you feel alone, confused, or defeated? Maybe you have recently lost a loved one, or are grieving your own illness. Maybe you feel depressed or anxious because of a major life change or lack of change, feeling stuck in your situation. Whether you are family, couple or individual searching for a trusted person to listen and guide you, I am here to help you develop your inner strength and reach your full potential.
Dr. Donna D is the founder of Eudaimonia Psychology, which utilizes a holistic approach to psychotherapy, combining traditional psychology with CBT, positive psychology, energy work, and a life coaching component leading to living in a consistent state of well-being. This unique therapy is based on the understanding that if you reframe your thoughts you will change your life. Eudaimonia Psychology is centered on learning how to flourish emotionally, moving away from the pursuit of happiness, which is a broken model as it is conditional. Eudaimonia allows you to stand in a state of well being regardless of what life throws your way.
Dr. Donna D is the founder of Eudaimonia Psychology, which utilizes a holistic approach to psychotherapy, combining traditional psychology with CBT, positive psychology, energy work, and a life coaching component leading to living in a consistent state of well-being. This unique therapy is based on the understanding that if you reframe your thoughts you will change your life. Eudaimonia Psychology is centered on learning how to flourish emotionally, moving away from the pursuit of happiness, which is a broken model as it is conditional. Eudaimonia allows you to stand in a state of well being regardless of what life throws your way.
You may be successful, accomplished, and deeply capable—the person others rely on, admire, or believe has it all together—while privately feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, unseen, or unsure why something still feels missing. I specialize in working with high-achieving professionals, women in demanding roles, and individuals navigating the quiet emotional weight that often lies behind outward success.
Therapy can provide a space where you no longer need to perform strength, carry everything alone, or minimize your pain simply because you are functioning well. I
You may be successful, accomplished, and deeply capable—the person others rely on, admire, or believe has it all together—while privately feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, unseen, or unsure why something still feels missing. I specialize in working with high-achieving professionals, women in demanding roles, and individuals navigating the quiet emotional weight that often lies behind outward success.
Therapy can provide a space where you no longer need to perform strength, carry everything alone, or minimize your pain simply because you are functioning well. I
Many teens and young adults feel overwhelmed by anxiety, school pressure, social dynamics, or the uncertainty of growing up. They may withdraw, shut down, or feel “not like themselves,” even when they can’t explain why. Parents often notice these shifts first and want support or guidance. It can be helpful for individuals to have a space to talk openly, understand big experiences, build emotional regulation, and feel more in control as they navigate identity, friendships, mood, academics, and major transitions. This can present differently from person to person, which is why I believe in an individualized client-centered approach.
Many teens and young adults feel overwhelmed by anxiety, school pressure, social dynamics, or the uncertainty of growing up. They may withdraw, shut down, or feel “not like themselves,” even when they can’t explain why. Parents often notice these shifts first and want support or guidance. It can be helpful for individuals to have a space to talk openly, understand big experiences, build emotional regulation, and feel more in control as they navigate identity, friendships, mood, academics, and major transitions. This can present differently from person to person, which is why I believe in an individualized client-centered approach.
Reaching out to a therapist can be a difficult step to take. I know the profound pain that can come with dealing with mental health challenges, including addiction...yours, or as a family member affected by another person's addictive behaviors. I understand how traumatic it feels to grow up with an addicted parent or an emotionally immature parent, or how it feels to be in an unhealthy relationship. These experiences can lead to devastating feelings - shame, abandonment, depression, anxiety, isolation, anger, & much more. I invite you to share your feelings in a safe & nonjudgmental space where you can feel understood & heard.
Reaching out to a therapist can be a difficult step to take. I know the profound pain that can come with dealing with mental health challenges, including addiction...yours, or as a family member affected by another person's addictive behaviors. I understand how traumatic it feels to grow up with an addicted parent or an emotionally immature parent, or how it feels to be in an unhealthy relationship. These experiences can lead to devastating feelings - shame, abandonment, depression, anxiety, isolation, anger, & much more. I invite you to share your feelings in a safe & nonjudgmental space where you can feel understood & heard.
Welcome to Gender Wellness of Los Angeles, a practice where I've dedicated 35 years to supporting individuals navigating the complexities of gender and sexual identity. Our world has expanded to include a beautiful spectrum of gender-diverse experiences. I choose to embrace a holistic approach that goes beyond traditional binaries of Male-to-Female (MtF) and Female-to-Male (FtM) transitions. Whether you resonate with terms like trans, non-binary, or use your own identifier, I'm here to walk alongside you. Everyone's path is unique, and self-acceptance is the compass guiding us forward.
Welcome to Gender Wellness of Los Angeles, a practice where I've dedicated 35 years to supporting individuals navigating the complexities of gender and sexual identity. Our world has expanded to include a beautiful spectrum of gender-diverse experiences. I choose to embrace a holistic approach that goes beyond traditional binaries of Male-to-Female (MtF) and Female-to-Male (FtM) transitions. Whether you resonate with terms like trans, non-binary, or use your own identifier, I'm here to walk alongside you. Everyone's path is unique, and self-acceptance is the compass guiding us forward.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist (PSY-21412) with 25+ years of experience. I am expert in the assessment and treatment of anxiety and related conditions. I specialize in social anxiety, panic disorder, depression, OCD, GAD, phobias, and PTSD. I utilize evidence-based psychotherapy (cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness) and work collaboratively with clients to help them master skills and techniques to overcome problematic areas, become more resilient, and live a more meaningful and fulfilling life. I am a Clinical Supervisor in the Anxiety Disorders Clinic at UCLA Medical Center and was a Researcher at UCLA for 20 years
I am a licensed clinical psychologist (PSY-21412) with 25+ years of experience. I am expert in the assessment and treatment of anxiety and related conditions. I specialize in social anxiety, panic disorder, depression, OCD, GAD, phobias, and PTSD. I utilize evidence-based psychotherapy (cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness) and work collaboratively with clients to help them master skills and techniques to overcome problematic areas, become more resilient, and live a more meaningful and fulfilling life. I am a Clinical Supervisor in the Anxiety Disorders Clinic at UCLA Medical Center and was a Researcher at UCLA for 20 years
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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.