Sports Performance Therapists in Solana Beach, CA

Ed Lowery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Solana Beach, CA 92075
I specialize in two areas: (1) Reducing anxiety and depression in adults and children; (2) Reducing problem behaviors in children and teens. I am a child and adult psychoanalyst and use this advanced training with many of my patients to gain a more in-depth understanding of issues that have lingered in a painful manner for many years.
I specialize in two areas: (1) Reducing anxiety and depression in adults and children; (2) Reducing problem behaviors in children and teens. I am a child and adult psychoanalyst and use this advanced training with many of my patients to gain a more in-depth understanding of issues that have lingered in a painful manner for many years.
(760) 994-4516 View (760) 994-4516
Stephen Park
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Solana Beach, CA 92075
I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the assessment of children, adolescents, and adults with neurodevelopmental and emotional disorders. I have 30 years licensed experience performing neuropsychological and psychoeducational evaluations, and consulting with schools, universities, government agencies, medical professionals, professional athletes, and families.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the assessment of children, adolescents, and adults with neurodevelopmental and emotional disorders. I have 30 years licensed experience performing neuropsychological and psychoeducational evaluations, and consulting with schools, universities, government agencies, medical professionals, professional athletes, and families.
(858) 943-2749 View (858) 943-2749
Cami Larsen
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
3 Endorsed
Solana Beach, CA 92075
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but it can also be a powerful step toward change. I’m an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. I work with teens, young adults, and adults who are navigating anxiety, men’s mental health, identity exploration, life transitions, cultural expectations, and the pressures of high-demand environments; including healthcare, athletics, the corporate world, and the military.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but it can also be a powerful step toward change. I’m an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. I work with teens, young adults, and adults who are navigating anxiety, men’s mental health, identity exploration, life transitions, cultural expectations, and the pressures of high-demand environments; including healthcare, athletics, the corporate world, and the military.
(619) 853-5972 View (619) 853-5972
Jackie Friend
Psychologist, PsyD, LMFT
Solana Beach, CA 92075
I work with artists, creators, and helping professionals navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma, perfectionism, relationship stress, and creative blocks. Many feel exhausted from carrying so much alone and want to reconnect with their voice, relationships, and sustainable sense of self.
I work with artists, creators, and helping professionals navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma, perfectionism, relationship stress, and creative blocks. Many feel exhausted from carrying so much alone and want to reconnect with their voice, relationships, and sustainable sense of self.
(858) 758-7502 View (858) 758-7502
Crystal Duncan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Solana Beach, CA 92075
My ideal clients are individuals and couples who feel disconnected, reactive, or unsure of themselves despite managing daily life. Individuals may struggle to tolerate emotions, feel grounded in who they are, or experience shame, numbness, or a lack of meaning. Couples may feel stuck in cycles of conflict or distance, with emotional or sexual intimacy feeling strained or unsafe. These clients want more than coping strategies, they want to build emotional capacity, develop a stronger sense of self, and experience deeper, more authentic connection within themselves and their relationships.
My ideal clients are individuals and couples who feel disconnected, reactive, or unsure of themselves despite managing daily life. Individuals may struggle to tolerate emotions, feel grounded in who they are, or experience shame, numbness, or a lack of meaning. Couples may feel stuck in cycles of conflict or distance, with emotional or sexual intimacy feeling strained or unsafe. These clients want more than coping strategies, they want to build emotional capacity, develop a stronger sense of self, and experience deeper, more authentic connection within themselves and their relationships.
(760) 313-3630 View (760) 313-3630
Troy Nickell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Solana Beach, CA 92075
Hi I'm Troy, I'm President and Lead Clinician of PsyNamic Counseling Services and a Private Practice owner since 2014. I have been a leader in mental health industry as well as the community, and have helped people from all walks of life improve their situations and increase their overall sense of wellbeing. I really love helping people identify purpose and create a clear and simple way to reach their goals, for the betterment of themselves and those around them.
Hi I'm Troy, I'm President and Lead Clinician of PsyNamic Counseling Services and a Private Practice owner since 2014. I have been a leader in mental health industry as well as the community, and have helped people from all walks of life improve their situations and increase their overall sense of wellbeing. I really love helping people identify purpose and create a clear and simple way to reach their goals, for the betterment of themselves and those around them.
(858) 683-8810 View (858) 683-8810
Ashlē J (Aj) Childress
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Solana Beach, CA 92075
Together we will explore the root cause of your struggles and find alternative and healthier ways to cope. I operate from a culturally sensitive, trauma-informed lens, focusing on how your unique experiences, challenges, and mental well-being is impacted. Together we will build upon strengths that are inherently present as we collaborate on your path to emotional healing and wellness.
Together we will explore the root cause of your struggles and find alternative and healthier ways to cope. I operate from a culturally sensitive, trauma-informed lens, focusing on how your unique experiences, challenges, and mental well-being is impacted. Together we will build upon strengths that are inherently present as we collaborate on your path to emotional healing and wellness.
(858) 330-5334 View (858) 330-5334
Mark Jesinoski
Psychologist, PhD
1 Endorsed
Solana Beach, CA 92075
I have worked extensively with Veterans & military members, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and ADHD. I tend to incorporate more traditional forms of psychotherapy with meditation, body movement, yoga, and breathwork. My primary focus is to help my client's grow through their trauma, grief, and stress while becoming more resilient and confident in their ability to manage, work through, and resolve the emotions, symptoms, and memories that get in the way of thriving in the present moment. I worked at Utah State, University of San Diego, San Diego State, and University of California San Diego before starting my own private practice.
I have worked extensively with Veterans & military members, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and ADHD. I tend to incorporate more traditional forms of psychotherapy with meditation, body movement, yoga, and breathwork. My primary focus is to help my client's grow through their trauma, grief, and stress while becoming more resilient and confident in their ability to manage, work through, and resolve the emotions, symptoms, and memories that get in the way of thriving in the present moment. I worked at Utah State, University of San Diego, San Diego State, and University of California San Diego before starting my own private practice.
(760) 871-4668 View (760) 871-4668
Susan Wrenn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Solana Beach, CA 92075
Perhaps you're experiencing the persistent weight of anxiety or depression, the lingering effects of past wounds, complexities of divorce or blended families, the ongoing work of sobriety, navigating ADHD, or intense performance pressures. You don’t have to carry this alone. Lasting relief, renewed hope, and authentic joy are truly within reach. My approach is warm, collaborative, and deeply attuned to your unique story. Together, we create a safe, non-judgmental space where healing, clarity, and growth become possible.
Perhaps you're experiencing the persistent weight of anxiety or depression, the lingering effects of past wounds, complexities of divorce or blended families, the ongoing work of sobriety, navigating ADHD, or intense performance pressures. You don’t have to carry this alone. Lasting relief, renewed hope, and authentic joy are truly within reach. My approach is warm, collaborative, and deeply attuned to your unique story. Together, we create a safe, non-judgmental space where healing, clarity, and growth become possible.
(760) 331-2495 View (760) 331-2495
Daniel Westcott
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
You may have experienced a disruption in your life causing unmanageable discomfort or perhaps you are seeking enjoyment and life satisfaction that has been missing for some time. While pain is an inevitable part of existence, suffering does not have to be. My role is to provide a nonjudgmental space to work through what challenges you. Anxiety and depression, relational or end of relationship issues, interpersonal conflict, substance use, teenage difficulties, social anxiety, lack of meaning or purpose, are my areas of most experience.
You may have experienced a disruption in your life causing unmanageable discomfort or perhaps you are seeking enjoyment and life satisfaction that has been missing for some time. While pain is an inevitable part of existence, suffering does not have to be. My role is to provide a nonjudgmental space to work through what challenges you. Anxiety and depression, relational or end of relationship issues, interpersonal conflict, substance use, teenage difficulties, social anxiety, lack of meaning or purpose, are my areas of most experience.
(760) 254-0891 View (760) 254-0891
Thomas Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Serves Area
Welcome. I provide non-judgmental guidance that draws upon your natural creativity, compassion, and clarity. I respect who you are now and collaborate with you, honoring your innate strengths and skills. We work to heal old wounds, increase awareness, and empower you to consciously create a life that resonates with you.
Welcome. I provide non-judgmental guidance that draws upon your natural creativity, compassion, and clarity. I respect who you are now and collaborate with you, honoring your innate strengths and skills. We work to heal old wounds, increase awareness, and empower you to consciously create a life that resonates with you.
(747) 298-9069 View (747) 298-9069
Keith A. Auerbach
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD
Serves Area
Most of us have struggled at some point with some form of stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and various relationships. Obtaining clarity and relief is often achievable much sooner than realized by understanding your current attitudes, beliefs, and experiences utilizing traditional talk therapy along with mindfulness skills. Learning how to obtain a calmer energy more quickly and effectively when stress arises is foundational for our improved moods and relationships.
Most of us have struggled at some point with some form of stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and various relationships. Obtaining clarity and relief is often achievable much sooner than realized by understanding your current attitudes, beliefs, and experiences utilizing traditional talk therapy along with mindfulness skills. Learning how to obtain a calmer energy more quickly and effectively when stress arises is foundational for our improved moods and relationships.
(760) 437-6159 View (760) 437-6159
Nicole Horne
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Online Only
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.
(760) 472-5151 View (760) 472-5151
Kelli Olds LMFT Owner at Mood and Motion Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, HHP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
You've been carrying something heavy for a long time. Maybe anxiety has become your default setting, or you're walking through a divorce and trying to find solid ground again. Perhaps you've struggled with your relationship with food or your body for years and you're completely exhausted from fighting yourself every single day. Or something in your closest relationships keeps feeling off and you can't quite name why. Some people come in knowing exactly what they need. Others just know something has to shift and they're finally ready to take that first step. Either way, you are in the right place and I'd love to help you get there.
You've been carrying something heavy for a long time. Maybe anxiety has become your default setting, or you're walking through a divorce and trying to find solid ground again. Perhaps you've struggled with your relationship with food or your body for years and you're completely exhausted from fighting yourself every single day. Or something in your closest relationships keeps feeling off and you can't quite name why. Some people come in knowing exactly what they need. Others just know something has to shift and they're finally ready to take that first step. Either way, you are in the right place and I'd love to help you get there.
(760) 840-2018 View (760) 840-2018
Audrey- Mischa Kirk
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
6 Endorsed
Serves Area
I'm a somatic therapist who specializes in EMDR. The thing that sparks the most joy for me as a therapist is being the catalyst for positive change. A guide to help individuals find peace within themselves. I love being able to shed light on shadows that might have been overlooked, helping individuals and couples make permanent changes in order for them to reach their full potential, and live their best life. I believe that through our own introspection and deep work we can unlock a world of opportunities.
I'm a somatic therapist who specializes in EMDR. The thing that sparks the most joy for me as a therapist is being the catalyst for positive change. A guide to help individuals find peace within themselves. I love being able to shed light on shadows that might have been overlooked, helping individuals and couples make permanent changes in order for them to reach their full potential, and live their best life. I believe that through our own introspection and deep work we can unlock a world of opportunities.
(760) 875-2714 View (760) 875-2714
Men's Issues - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Serves Area
I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, broken relationships, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, financial recklessness, and gambling. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, broken relationships, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, financial recklessness, and gambling. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
(442) 453-1680 View (442) 453-1680
Stephanie Williamson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Online Only
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges with compassion and care. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions, using a warm, client-centered approach to support healing, growth, and resilience. My approach is warm, collaborative, and client-centered. I create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions while building on your strengths. Together, we’ll develop healthy coping tools, increase self-awareness, and work toward lasting change and emotional well-being.
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges with compassion and care. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions, using a warm, client-centered approach to support healing, growth, and resilience. My approach is warm, collaborative, and client-centered. I create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions while building on your strengths. Together, we’ll develop healthy coping tools, increase self-awareness, and work toward lasting change and emotional well-being.
(424) 414-0013 View (424) 414-0013
Bianca Frausto
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Serves Area
Hi there, I'm Bianca! I’m a compassionate mental health therapist dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space for my clients. I believe that healing begins with a trusting relationship, and I strive to ensure my clients feel truly heard and understood. My approach to therapy is client-centered, meaning I tailor treatment to meet each individual’s unique needs and goals. I draw from a variety of modalities to find what best supports my clients, always prioritizing collaboration, trust, and genuine connection throughout the process.
Hi there, I'm Bianca! I’m a compassionate mental health therapist dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space for my clients. I believe that healing begins with a trusting relationship, and I strive to ensure my clients feel truly heard and understood. My approach to therapy is client-centered, meaning I tailor treatment to meet each individual’s unique needs and goals. I draw from a variety of modalities to find what best supports my clients, always prioritizing collaboration, trust, and genuine connection throughout the process.
(951) 498-5828 View (951) 498-5828
Evan Simmons
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
6 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in Cognitive Behavior Therapy. I have experience and great interest in working with and empowering, children, adolescents, adults and families. I began my career working with young children diagnosed with Autism, ADHD, and other related childhood disorders. Since then, I have expanded and continued my work with children, families, adolescents, and adults struggling with symptoms related to family difficulties, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, career and social challenges, and other mental health concerns.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in Cognitive Behavior Therapy. I have experience and great interest in working with and empowering, children, adolescents, adults and families. I began my career working with young children diagnosed with Autism, ADHD, and other related childhood disorders. Since then, I have expanded and continued my work with children, families, adolescents, and adults struggling with symptoms related to family difficulties, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, career and social challenges, and other mental health concerns.
(805) 754-2392 View (805) 754-2392
Dea Rivera
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Accepting new clients! I provide a safe, confidential space for individuals, couples, and families navigating stress and life transitions such as finishing school and starting college. Challenges at work, school, or home can impact overall happiness-and you don’t have to face them alone. Together, we will piece together your needs and your child’s needs to create a clear plan for success. With over 20 years as an educator and therapist in schools, I specialize in connecting with teens, and young adults and offering practical skills you can use right away to help your family thrive.
Accepting new clients! I provide a safe, confidential space for individuals, couples, and families navigating stress and life transitions such as finishing school and starting college. Challenges at work, school, or home can impact overall happiness-and you don’t have to face them alone. Together, we will piece together your needs and your child’s needs to create a clear plan for success. With over 20 years as an educator and therapist in schools, I specialize in connecting with teens, and young adults and offering practical skills you can use right away to help your family thrive.
(760) 938-5171 View (760) 938-5171

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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.