Sports Performance Therapists in Studio City, CA
My specialties include anxiety, sports and performance psychology, substance use, relationship concerns, trauma, and life transitions.
Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, capable, and self-aware, yet still find themselves feeling stuck. You may understand your patterns intellectually but struggle to actually change them; or, you find yourself dealing with anxiety, overthinking, performance pressure, relationship difficulties, or unhealthy ways of coping. Some of my clients have tried therapy before and came away feeling that they gained insight without seeing enough meaningful change.
My specialties include anxiety, sports and performance psychology, substance use, relationship concerns, trauma, and life transitions.
Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, capable, and self-aware, yet still find themselves feeling stuck. You may understand your patterns intellectually but struggle to actually change them; or, you find yourself dealing with anxiety, overthinking, performance pressure, relationship difficulties, or unhealthy ways of coping. Some of my clients have tried therapy before and came away feeling that they gained insight without seeing enough meaningful change.
I provide depth therapy to adults from diverse backgrounds and experiences, helping you work through relational and internal challenges and realign with your deepest self. My specialty is supporting transgender, LGBTQ+ people, and others who struggle with social anxiety, strengthening your ability to create satisfying relationships and experience life with greater confidence and belonging. In a world without adequate role models or community connection, we often feel like we don’t fit in, we’re not enough, or we’re too much. I will work collaboratively with you to understand your challenges and connect to the wisdom within.
I provide depth therapy to adults from diverse backgrounds and experiences, helping you work through relational and internal challenges and realign with your deepest self. My specialty is supporting transgender, LGBTQ+ people, and others who struggle with social anxiety, strengthening your ability to create satisfying relationships and experience life with greater confidence and belonging. In a world without adequate role models or community connection, we often feel like we don’t fit in, we’re not enough, or we’re too much. I will work collaboratively with you to understand your challenges and connect to the wisdom within.
Hello and thanks for visiting! If you are struggling with relationships, family trauma, dating issues, eating disorders, self-image, career and life-transition issues, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I am passionate about self-discovery, empowerment and achieving one’s full potential and offer a direct and compassionate form of therapy. My goal for you in therapy is to be engaged in a collaborative process, one which promotes healing and growth. I believe that we all have the ability to turn our lives around, to love ourselves, and to experience progress and transformation.
Hello and thanks for visiting! If you are struggling with relationships, family trauma, dating issues, eating disorders, self-image, career and life-transition issues, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I am passionate about self-discovery, empowerment and achieving one’s full potential and offer a direct and compassionate form of therapy. My goal for you in therapy is to be engaged in a collaborative process, one which promotes healing and growth. I believe that we all have the ability to turn our lives around, to love ourselves, and to experience progress and transformation.
Are you stuck, frozen or blocked moving towards the relationship, job, or inner peace you desire? Often at the core of feeling stuck or blocked is unprocessed trauma. While traumatic events happened in the past you may still be on high alert as if the event is about to happen or is happening right now. Trauma disconnects us from our core self, our bodies and from others. It can interfere with our sleep, mood, thinking, and relationships along with developmental tasks and needs. The good news is that we are well able to recover from such events and we can move out of the stuck places and into our choices, resiliency and power.
Are you stuck, frozen or blocked moving towards the relationship, job, or inner peace you desire? Often at the core of feeling stuck or blocked is unprocessed trauma. While traumatic events happened in the past you may still be on high alert as if the event is about to happen or is happening right now. Trauma disconnects us from our core self, our bodies and from others. It can interfere with our sleep, mood, thinking, and relationships along with developmental tasks and needs. The good news is that we are well able to recover from such events and we can move out of the stuck places and into our choices, resiliency and power.
My clinical experience includes treatment of culturally and socio-economically diverse adult population with range of diagnosis in outpatient and inpatient settings. My treatment experience includes individuals, couples, family, and groups utilizing Brief Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Structural Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, and EMDR. Areas addressed in private practice consists of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, adjustment disorders, personality disorders, self esteem, body image, family conflicts, and bereavement.
My clinical experience includes treatment of culturally and socio-economically diverse adult population with range of diagnosis in outpatient and inpatient settings. My treatment experience includes individuals, couples, family, and groups utilizing Brief Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Structural Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, and EMDR. Areas addressed in private practice consists of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, adjustment disorders, personality disorders, self esteem, body image, family conflicts, and bereavement.
Hi, I’m Mariah!
I believe therapy should feel real, safe, and genuinely supportive—not complicated or intimidating. As a first-generation Latinx therapist, I understand the stigma around mental health and how hard it can be to open up, especially when it wasn’t always talked about growing up.
I hold a PhD in Psychology, Public Policy, and Law and a Master’s in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from CSU Fresno, and I am a Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) practicing under supervision as I work toward full licensure. You don’t have to figure it out alone—come as you are.
Hi, I’m Mariah!
I believe therapy should feel real, safe, and genuinely supportive—not complicated or intimidating. As a first-generation Latinx therapist, I understand the stigma around mental health and how hard it can be to open up, especially when it wasn’t always talked about growing up.
I hold a PhD in Psychology, Public Policy, and Law and a Master’s in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from CSU Fresno, and I am a Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) practicing under supervision as I work toward full licensure. You don’t have to figure it out alone—come as you are.
Jann Sharlene Hoffman - Life can be very challenging at times. I love helping people! Fear, anxiety, procrastination, low self-esteem, unhealthy habits are some of the blocks that prevent you from fulfilling your life. I also help children and adults with chronic pain. I teach you tools through talking, mindfulness, meditation, laughter and hypnosis. I have been doing this work for almost 29 years. I can't express how wonderful it feels to help you become a happier, healthier person! Let's begin the journey. Don't wait! anymore.
Jann Sharlene Hoffman - Life can be very challenging at times. I love helping people! Fear, anxiety, procrastination, low self-esteem, unhealthy habits are some of the blocks that prevent you from fulfilling your life. I also help children and adults with chronic pain. I teach you tools through talking, mindfulness, meditation, laughter and hypnosis. I have been doing this work for almost 29 years. I can't express how wonderful it feels to help you become a happier, healthier person! Let's begin the journey. Don't wait! anymore.
People often come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally stuck—especially after trauma, major life transitions, or long periods of having to “hold it together” for others. They may struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, identity questions, or emotional regulation. They are often seeking relief, clarity, and a deeper sense of safety within themselves. More than anything, they want to feel understood, grounded, and capable of moving forward.
People often come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally stuck—especially after trauma, major life transitions, or long periods of having to “hold it together” for others. They may struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, identity questions, or emotional regulation. They are often seeking relief, clarity, and a deeper sense of safety within themselves. More than anything, they want to feel understood, grounded, and capable of moving forward.
Hi! I'm Greg. I know searching for a new therapist can be daunting.
I specialize in treating middle school, high school, and college students, and young adults who are battling anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, and bipolar.
My journey with mental health began in 1992 at the University of Pennsylvania studying under the pioneer of positive psychology, Dr. Martin Seligman. I received my BA in Psychology and English Literature at UPENN and my Masters in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University. I trained with Family Services Agency of Burbank, focusing on middle school and high school students before going into private practice.
Hi! I'm Greg. I know searching for a new therapist can be daunting.
I specialize in treating middle school, high school, and college students, and young adults who are battling anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, and bipolar.
My journey with mental health began in 1992 at the University of Pennsylvania studying under the pioneer of positive psychology, Dr. Martin Seligman. I received my BA in Psychology and English Literature at UPENN and my Masters in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University. I trained with Family Services Agency of Burbank, focusing on middle school and high school students before going into private practice.
(Zoom Video sessions) My ideal client: A creative, motivated, and intelligent professional with an obsession, usually drugs/alcohol and/or sex. A higher percentage of creative people struggle with addiction, because they just don't know when to quit! Creatives frequently have low self-esteem, often despite proven success. Using cognitive (CBT) techniques and psychodynamic methods (how events from the past affect the present) I use a pragmatic, individualized approach. I include solution-focused and music/art therapy to help the client gain insight and put the insight to work to achieve realistic goals.
(Zoom Video sessions) My ideal client: A creative, motivated, and intelligent professional with an obsession, usually drugs/alcohol and/or sex. A higher percentage of creative people struggle with addiction, because they just don't know when to quit! Creatives frequently have low self-esteem, often despite proven success. Using cognitive (CBT) techniques and psychodynamic methods (how events from the past affect the present) I use a pragmatic, individualized approach. I include solution-focused and music/art therapy to help the client gain insight and put the insight to work to achieve realistic goals.
My ideal clients are high-functioning adults in California, Nevada and Oregon who appear capable and composed but privately struggle with anxiety, overthinking, or burnout. They carry significant responsibility and hold themselves to high standards. They’re not seeking surface-level coping skills — they want depth, clarity, and meaningful change. Their goal is to feel internally steadier, strengthen boundaries, improve relationships, and move through life with greater intention and composure.
My ideal clients are high-functioning adults in California, Nevada and Oregon who appear capable and composed but privately struggle with anxiety, overthinking, or burnout. They carry significant responsibility and hold themselves to high standards. They’re not seeking surface-level coping skills — they want depth, clarity, and meaningful change. Their goal is to feel internally steadier, strengthen boundaries, improve relationships, and move through life with greater intention and composure.
Drawing from a background in entertainment and a lifelong passion for sports, I'm a California-licensed therapist who works with creatives and athletes to elevate performance while healing the impact of past trauma.
Let me help you reconnect with your authentic self. I believe healing begins when you feel truly seen, understood, and supported. My approach is trauma-specific, nervous system-informed, and tailored to your unique needs.
Together, we'll identify and transform the patterns keeping you stuck, creating new neural pathways that support resilience, peace, and lasting change. By integrating neuroscience with evidence-based, experiential therapies, I help you move toward a more grounded, connected, and fulfilling life.
Healing isn't about becoming someone new—it's rediscovering the person you've always been beneath survival.
Drawing from a background in entertainment and a lifelong passion for sports, I'm a California-licensed therapist who works with creatives and athletes to elevate performance while healing the impact of past trauma.
Let me help you reconnect with your authentic self. I believe healing begins when you feel truly seen, understood, and supported. My approach is trauma-specific, nervous system-informed, and tailored to your unique needs.
Together, we'll identify and transform the patterns keeping you stuck, creating new neural pathways that support resilience, peace, and lasting change. By integrating neuroscience with evidence-based, experiential therapies, I help you move toward a more grounded, connected, and fulfilling life.
Healing isn't about becoming someone new—it's rediscovering the person you've always been beneath survival.
Hello and welcome, I'm Corrine. I specialize in working with adults who are struggling with anxiety, racing thoughts, self-doubt, imposter syndrome, worry, and shame. I prioritize people who are ready to do the work, to open up to the best of their ability, and who want to be challenged when the time is right. I know that growth is possible when we lean in and are willing to practice new things, with an understanding that it's a journey that takes time. It won't be easy, but it will be worth it!
Hello and welcome, I'm Corrine. I specialize in working with adults who are struggling with anxiety, racing thoughts, self-doubt, imposter syndrome, worry, and shame. I prioritize people who are ready to do the work, to open up to the best of their ability, and who want to be challenged when the time is right. I know that growth is possible when we lean in and are willing to practice new things, with an understanding that it's a journey that takes time. It won't be easy, but it will be worth it!
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...
Jodi Milstein, LMFT, LPCC, and RockStarTherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
8 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
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."
I am most passionate about helping my clients develop a stronger awareness of how past events and beliefs are influencing their current behavior and decision-making. I believe that therapy is so much more than just talking about problems; it’s about examining how our beliefs and experiences have taken root in our lives and influence us.
I am most passionate about helping my clients develop a stronger awareness of how past events and beliefs are influencing their current behavior and decision-making. I believe that therapy is so much more than just talking about problems; it’s about examining how our beliefs and experiences have taken root in our lives and influence us.
Patricia Alvarado, MA, LPCC,
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPCC
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hello! We are so grateful that you've embarked on this journey of self-discovery, growth, & healing. We are an EMDR group practice based out of California and collectively, we have over a decade of experience in the helping profession, assisting teens and adults. Our approach involves viewing situations through a multicultural lens, enabling us to comprehend your unique needs through active listening, empathy, and a non-judgmental perspective. We specialize in EMDR, CBT, Grief Therapy, Solution-Focused Treatment, Couples Therapy & Mindfulness.
Hello! We are so grateful that you've embarked on this journey of self-discovery, growth, & healing. We are an EMDR group practice based out of California and collectively, we have over a decade of experience in the helping profession, assisting teens and adults. Our approach involves viewing situations through a multicultural lens, enabling us to comprehend your unique needs through active listening, empathy, and a non-judgmental perspective. We specialize in EMDR, CBT, Grief Therapy, Solution-Focused Treatment, Couples Therapy & Mindfulness.
We offer Telehealth in California on a sliding fee scale as low as $30 a session. We work with individuals, couples, children, and families. We will help you learn better communication skills for your relationships as will as help relieve any symptoms of anxiety and depression. Our therapy/counseling is confidential and you will meet your therapist online in the privacy of your own space. Visit our website at Affordabletherapyla.com and call us at 818-907-7974 Your phone call will be returned in 24 hours. No wait list and no insurance is required. We are here to help.
We offer Telehealth in California on a sliding fee scale as low as $30 a session. We work with individuals, couples, children, and families. We will help you learn better communication skills for your relationships as will as help relieve any symptoms of anxiety and depression. Our therapy/counseling is confidential and you will meet your therapist online in the privacy of your own space. Visit our website at Affordabletherapyla.com and call us at 818-907-7974 Your phone call will be returned in 24 hours. No wait list and no insurance is required. We are here to help.
My goal is to help people in how they manage the stress and anxieties in life. Often, the way we perceive a problem greatly affects how we deal (or don't deal) with that problem. Building on insight and self-awareness, we can move the mountains in our minds, so we can see a clearer picture of ourselves, and the world around us-- improving our ability to cope, our self esteem, and the quality of our personal relationships. I will help provide you with practical and useful tools to cope with: Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Grief, Communication Issues, Difficult Relationships, and Life Transitions.
My goal is to help people in how they manage the stress and anxieties in life. Often, the way we perceive a problem greatly affects how we deal (or don't deal) with that problem. Building on insight and self-awareness, we can move the mountains in our minds, so we can see a clearer picture of ourselves, and the world around us-- improving our ability to cope, our self esteem, and the quality of our personal relationships. I will help provide you with practical and useful tools to cope with: Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Grief, Communication Issues, Difficult Relationships, and Life Transitions.
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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.