Sports Performance Therapists in Salt Lake City, UT
I help adults who feel stuck in cycles of poor sleep, chronic pain, fatigue, neurological symptoms, or health-related anxiety. Many have spent months or years searching for answers, trying treatments, and feeling frustrated that life continues to revolve around symptoms. Together, we focus on understanding how the nervous system influences symptoms and building practical skills that help you regain confidence, improve functioning, and reconnect with the activities and relationships that matter most.
I help adults who feel stuck in cycles of poor sleep, chronic pain, fatigue, neurological symptoms, or health-related anxiety. Many have spent months or years searching for answers, trying treatments, and feeling frustrated that life continues to revolve around symptoms. Together, we focus on understanding how the nervous system influences symptoms and building practical skills that help you regain confidence, improve functioning, and reconnect with the activities and relationships that matter most.
I am a Clinical Mental Health Counselor trained in EMDR, Yoga Psychotherapy, and I am a PACT Level 1 trained couples therapist. I work with clients from a person-centered, feminist, multi-cultural perspective. I believe we are all experts on ourselves and the answers we are seeking are right within our reach. I provide a safe, empowering, judgement-free space for you to explore what is causing discomfort. I believe therapy should be brief and focused on building solutions to assist you in making the changes you want to live a life you feel excited about.
I am a Clinical Mental Health Counselor trained in EMDR, Yoga Psychotherapy, and I am a PACT Level 1 trained couples therapist. I work with clients from a person-centered, feminist, multi-cultural perspective. I believe we are all experts on ourselves and the answers we are seeking are right within our reach. I provide a safe, empowering, judgement-free space for you to explore what is causing discomfort. I believe therapy should be brief and focused on building solutions to assist you in making the changes you want to live a life you feel excited about.
As a licensed psychologist and clinical social worker I have over 25 years of experience providing therapy to a wide variety of clients. I have special proficiency in what is called high performance psychology, which includes helping people with mental health concerns as well as reaching an optimal level of performance/happiness. I enjoy helping people develop a mindset that sets them free from self-doubt, fear, or anxiety. I will work with you on helping identify the barriers to achieving your goals, such as personal desires, athletic achievements, or professional/career goals. I look forward to working with you.
As a licensed psychologist and clinical social worker I have over 25 years of experience providing therapy to a wide variety of clients. I have special proficiency in what is called high performance psychology, which includes helping people with mental health concerns as well as reaching an optimal level of performance/happiness. I enjoy helping people develop a mindset that sets them free from self-doubt, fear, or anxiety. I will work with you on helping identify the barriers to achieving your goals, such as personal desires, athletic achievements, or professional/career goals. I look forward to working with you.
These challenges often intertwine with outdoor adventure sport needs; such as barriers to performance and sports related trauma processing.
You’ve found yourself overwhelmed, lost, and are desperately searching for guidance toward relief. The challenges you’re facing are piling up and becoming more unmanageable. Difficult experiences have left you questioning whether its even possible you’ll ever recover.
If this relates to your experience, I want you to know that you can free yourself from old and unhelpful patterns. You can find new ways of being that can create a life that is in alignment with your truest needs and desires. With time, it is possible to create the life you've been longing for and to overcome the challenges that have stood as barriers in the way.
These challenges often intertwine with outdoor adventure sport needs; such as barriers to performance and sports related trauma processing.
You’ve found yourself overwhelmed, lost, and are desperately searching for guidance toward relief. The challenges you’re facing are piling up and becoming more unmanageable. Difficult experiences have left you questioning whether its even possible you’ll ever recover.
If this relates to your experience, I want you to know that you can free yourself from old and unhelpful patterns. You can find new ways of being that can create a life that is in alignment with your truest needs and desires. With time, it is possible to create the life you've been longing for and to overcome the challenges that have stood as barriers in the way.
I work with individuals across the lifespan, with a focus on emerging adults, athlete mental health, career/life transitions, and family relationships. I take a strengths-based and solution oriented approach to assist individuals in making lasting changes in their lives.
I will be gradually rolling out two groups for young (17-21) and emerging (21-30) adult men. Groups have new member enrollment every 3 months.
I work with individuals across the lifespan, with a focus on emerging adults, athlete mental health, career/life transitions, and family relationships. I take a strengths-based and solution oriented approach to assist individuals in making lasting changes in their lives.
I will be gradually rolling out two groups for young (17-21) and emerging (21-30) adult men. Groups have new member enrollment every 3 months.
Sports Psychology Expert, Dr.
Dr. Richard Trammel Academic Credentials - My graduate degrees are in Athletic Counseling (M.S.) and Sports Psychology (Doctorate). Athletic Counseling targets issues that aren't necessarily sports-related but can detrimentally affect performance. A Mental Coach should have experience playing sports and coaching athletes in order to relate to them.
Sports Psychology Expert, Dr.
Dr. Richard Trammel Academic Credentials - My graduate degrees are in Athletic Counseling (M.S.) and Sports Psychology (Doctorate). Athletic Counseling targets issues that aren't necessarily sports-related but can detrimentally affect performance. A Mental Coach should have experience playing sports and coaching athletes in order to relate to them.
As a therapist and mental performance consultant, I have had the privilege of providing therapy to a diverse range of clients. I specialize in high performance psychology, which focuses on addressing mental health concerns while helping individuals reach their highest potential in performance and happiness. My passion lies in empowering people to develop a mindset free from self-doubt, fear, and anxiety. Together, we’ll identify the barriers preventing you from achieving your personal, athletic, or professional goals and work mindfully to overcome them. I look forward to supporting you on your journey to becoming your best self.
As a therapist and mental performance consultant, I have had the privilege of providing therapy to a diverse range of clients. I specialize in high performance psychology, which focuses on addressing mental health concerns while helping individuals reach their highest potential in performance and happiness. My passion lies in empowering people to develop a mindset free from self-doubt, fear, and anxiety. Together, we’ll identify the barriers preventing you from achieving your personal, athletic, or professional goals and work mindfully to overcome them. I look forward to supporting you on your journey to becoming your best self.
Are you a high achieving athlete? Or do you have high standards for yourself in other important areas of your life where you are desiring to perform well? A high bar is an honor, but sometimes those high expectations can come with feelings of anxiety or pressure. I'm here to join with you and your team to support you in reaching your full potential and achieving what is most important to you. Sometimes psychology and insight can make all the difference in how you both train and compete. It takes courage to set a goal and strive to accomplish it and the experiences are shaping you into a more resilient and powerful human being.
Are you a high achieving athlete? Or do you have high standards for yourself in other important areas of your life where you are desiring to perform well? A high bar is an honor, but sometimes those high expectations can come with feelings of anxiety or pressure. I'm here to join with you and your team to support you in reaching your full potential and achieving what is most important to you. Sometimes psychology and insight can make all the difference in how you both train and compete. It takes courage to set a goal and strive to accomplish it and the experiences are shaping you into a more resilient and powerful human being.
Darshaya Gallard, LCSW, is the founder of Healing Stones Therapy LLC, a group practice serving clients across Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, Montana, Colorado, and Oklahoma, with in-person sessions in Laramie, WY. As a psychotherapist, Darshaya works solely with eating disorders and sport psychology, two deeply interconnected specialties that define her clinical practice. Eating disorders are the core of Healing Stones' clinical identity, not one item on a long menu. She is currently completing her Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) credential, a rigorous two-year certification process, and will earn the designation in Dec. 2026.
Darshaya Gallard, LCSW, is the founder of Healing Stones Therapy LLC, a group practice serving clients across Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, Montana, Colorado, and Oklahoma, with in-person sessions in Laramie, WY. As a psychotherapist, Darshaya works solely with eating disorders and sport psychology, two deeply interconnected specialties that define her clinical practice. Eating disorders are the core of Healing Stones' clinical identity, not one item on a long menu. She is currently completing her Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) credential, a rigorous two-year certification process, and will earn the designation in Dec. 2026.
For the past six years, I’ve worked alongside children, teens, adults, families, and couples as they navigate life’s challenges. I bring a compassionate, down-to-earth approach that blends empathy with evidence-based practices and individualized strategies. Together, we can address emotional struggles, work through conflict, and support healing and growth. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety or depression, looking to strengthen relationships, processing past trauma, or building healthier coping skills, my goal is to help you feel better, gain practical tools, and move onto a path that aligns with what you want for your life.
For the past six years, I’ve worked alongside children, teens, adults, families, and couples as they navigate life’s challenges. I bring a compassionate, down-to-earth approach that blends empathy with evidence-based practices and individualized strategies. Together, we can address emotional struggles, work through conflict, and support healing and growth. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety or depression, looking to strengthen relationships, processing past trauma, or building healthier coping skills, my goal is to help you feel better, gain practical tools, and move onto a path that aligns with what you want for your life.
I specialize in working with athletes facing mental health challenges, sports performance blocks, and identity struggles.
I specialize in accessing the deeper parts of the brain where emotional and performance-related blocks are stored—often beyond the reach of traditional talk therapy. This is especially effective for athletes who feel “stuck” despite hard work and commitment.
I specialize in working with athletes facing mental health challenges, sports performance blocks, and identity struggles.
I specialize in accessing the deeper parts of the brain where emotional and performance-related blocks are stored—often beyond the reach of traditional talk therapy. This is especially effective for athletes who feel “stuck” despite hard work and commitment.
I work with young adults, college students, athletes, and adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, performance pressure, and self-doubt. Many of my clients feel stuck—overthinking, burned out, or disconnected from their confidence and sense of purpose. My goal is to help you better understand yourself, build practical coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change.
I work with young adults, college students, athletes, and adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, performance pressure, and self-doubt. Many of my clients feel stuck—overthinking, burned out, or disconnected from their confidence and sense of purpose. My goal is to help you better understand yourself, build practical coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Feeling stuck in the same patterns, even after trying therapy? You're not alone.
If you’ve found yourself revisiting the same issues again and again—without feeling real change—you might be ready for a different kind of healing.
I work with individuals who are motivated to change but feel like something deeper is getting in the way. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, trauma, relationship conflict, ADHD, depression, family issues, or the general stress of life, you don’t have to keep spinning your wheels.
Feeling stuck in the same patterns, even after trying therapy? You're not alone.
If you’ve found yourself revisiting the same issues again and again—without feeling real change—you might be ready for a different kind of healing.
I work with individuals who are motivated to change but feel like something deeper is getting in the way. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, trauma, relationship conflict, ADHD, depression, family issues, or the general stress of life, you don’t have to keep spinning your wheels.
I listen and help you to take action-oriented steps towards attaining and maintaining your personal best in health, sports, relationships, career, school and life.
With four decades of expertise as a Licensed Mental Health Therapist and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in Florida and Utah, Board Certified Culinary Medicine Chef, and Certified Horticulturalist, EMDR and Reiki Practitioner, I take an integrative and holistic approach to helping clients reach their personal best in health, sport, and life.
I listen and help you to take action-oriented steps towards attaining and maintaining your personal best in health, sports, relationships, career, school and life.
With four decades of expertise as a Licensed Mental Health Therapist and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in Florida and Utah, Board Certified Culinary Medicine Chef, and Certified Horticulturalist, EMDR and Reiki Practitioner, I take an integrative and holistic approach to helping clients reach their personal best in health, sport, and life.
Do you "avoid important conversations because every discussion ends in an argument?" Or "It feels like we are living parallel lives instead of building a life together?" Understand this? "I struggle in my life and relationship and feel like I speak a different language?" You are not broken, you are in need of real depth and solutions.
I specialize in working with accomplished couples and individuals who want more than standard therapy. If you’re seeking privacy, depth, and real results, I offer a discreet, concierge-level experience focused on repairing relationships, restoring intimacy, and helping you thrive.
Do you "avoid important conversations because every discussion ends in an argument?" Or "It feels like we are living parallel lives instead of building a life together?" Understand this? "I struggle in my life and relationship and feel like I speak a different language?" You are not broken, you are in need of real depth and solutions.
I specialize in working with accomplished couples and individuals who want more than standard therapy. If you’re seeking privacy, depth, and real results, I offer a discreet, concierge-level experience focused on repairing relationships, restoring intimacy, and helping you thrive.
I believe that each person has the innate ability to overcome life's challenging obstacles. I'm committed to supporting each client and often times their family members through their journey. I have extensive experience working with complex/developmental trauma, PTSD/TBI, attachment disorders, dissociative identity disorders, personality disorders, suicide ideation/intervention/attempt, LGBTQ issues, Veteran specific services and place an emphasis on using the most advanced evidenced based modalities in my practice with clients.
I believe that each person has the innate ability to overcome life's challenging obstacles. I'm committed to supporting each client and often times their family members through their journey. I have extensive experience working with complex/developmental trauma, PTSD/TBI, attachment disorders, dissociative identity disorders, personality disorders, suicide ideation/intervention/attempt, LGBTQ issues, Veteran specific services and place an emphasis on using the most advanced evidenced based modalities in my practice with clients.
Dena believes your body holds inherent knowing and wisdom — you just need a safe place to explore it. In sessions, she provides a safe, non-judgmental space where you can slow down, turn inward, and reconnect with your body’s natural capacity for healing.
Drawing on her background in the health and fitness industry, Dena takes a holistic approach to therapy, integrating the physical, emotional, cultural, and social aspects of wellness into her work with clients.
Dena believes your body holds inherent knowing and wisdom — you just need a safe place to explore it. In sessions, she provides a safe, non-judgmental space where you can slow down, turn inward, and reconnect with your body’s natural capacity for healing.
Drawing on her background in the health and fitness industry, Dena takes a holistic approach to therapy, integrating the physical, emotional, cultural, and social aspects of wellness into her work with clients.
I'm passionate about working with individuals navigating grief and loss, trauma, and the challenges of depression and anxiety. I strive to create a space where you can explore your experiences, reconnect with your strengths, and align more deeply with your values and inner wisdom. Together, we’ll work toward helping you feel empowered to build a life that feels meaningful and authentic to you.
I believe that cultivating self-trust and personal insight is foundational to healing and fulfillment. While healing can be incredibly difficult, you don’t have to do it alone, it would be a true honor to support you along the way
I'm passionate about working with individuals navigating grief and loss, trauma, and the challenges of depression and anxiety. I strive to create a space where you can explore your experiences, reconnect with your strengths, and align more deeply with your values and inner wisdom. Together, we’ll work toward helping you feel empowered to build a life that feels meaningful and authentic to you.
I believe that cultivating self-trust and personal insight is foundational to healing and fulfillment. While healing can be incredibly difficult, you don’t have to do it alone, it would be a true honor to support you along the way
I'm a firm believer that mental health care is for everyone & is "normal," no matter what obstacles you're facing. Just as you see a doctor multiple times per year, whether you're ill or not, proactive health care is crucial for a healthy, balanced life; the same goes for your mental health! My ideal client is any human being interested in navigating the rivers of their life, no matter the challenge(s) you're facing. My goal is to help you identify and explore your entire, true self. Together, we'll explore your past/present/future to navigate any/all issues and set realistic goals.
I'm a firm believer that mental health care is for everyone & is "normal," no matter what obstacles you're facing. Just as you see a doctor multiple times per year, whether you're ill or not, proactive health care is crucial for a healthy, balanced life; the same goes for your mental health! My ideal client is any human being interested in navigating the rivers of their life, no matter the challenge(s) you're facing. My goal is to help you identify and explore your entire, true self. Together, we'll explore your past/present/future to navigate any/all issues and set realistic goals.
At Meridian Counseling, we understand how difficult it can be to take the first step toward therapy—especially for young men who may feel pressure to hold it all together on their own. Many of our clients come to us navigating challenges with ADHD, substance use, anxiety, or a sense of being “stuck” in life.
At Meridian Counseling, we understand how difficult it can be to take the first step toward therapy—especially for young men who may feel pressure to hold it all together on their own. Many of our clients come to us navigating challenges with ADHD, substance use, anxiety, or a sense of being “stuck” in 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.