Sports Performance Therapists in Syracuse, UT
Rocky Mountain Counseling and Wellness Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CMHC
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Welcome! If you’re here, you might be feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or even exhausted from navigating life’s challenges alone. You may be struggling with anxiety that seems to take over your days, battling addiction, or feeling isolated in a world that doesn’t fully recognize the beauty and complexity of neurodivergence. You’re not alone, and you don’t have to face these challenges on your own.
Welcome! If you’re here, you might be feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or even exhausted from navigating life’s challenges alone. You may be struggling with anxiety that seems to take over your days, battling addiction, or feeling isolated in a world that doesn’t fully recognize the beauty and complexity of neurodivergence. You’re not alone, and you don’t have to face these challenges on your own.
Life feels like a series of fires. As a young man/young adult man (14-35), you might be numbing out with video games, porn, or substances because the real world feels like a rigged game. You’re tired of the guilt following outbursts or broken trust. You want respect and control. To the parents: I know the exhaustion of watching your son slip away behind a wall of disrespect or addiction. You’ve tried everything and feel met with silence. Deep down, you both want the same thing: to lift the weight of these "shortcuts" and rebuild a life of purpose. You aren't broken—you're navigating a path that has become overwhelming.
Life feels like a series of fires. As a young man/young adult man (14-35), you might be numbing out with video games, porn, or substances because the real world feels like a rigged game. You’re tired of the guilt following outbursts or broken trust. You want respect and control. To the parents: I know the exhaustion of watching your son slip away behind a wall of disrespect or addiction. You’ve tried everything and feel met with silence. Deep down, you both want the same thing: to lift the weight of these "shortcuts" and rebuild a life of purpose. You aren't broken—you're navigating a path that has become overwhelming.
Through years of clinical practice, professional training & my own life's experience, my greatest strength is my belief that people can overcome life's greatest challenges and create new opportunities. Clients enjoy my optimistic, warm, yet direct approach to immediately solving problems. My ability to help identify and understand core issues leads to permanent change. I love what I do and feel it a privilege to help people find the freedom, healing, and passion their hearts yearn for. Please call me for a free initial consultation and we can discuss options. I look forward to hearing from you.
Through years of clinical practice, professional training & my own life's experience, my greatest strength is my belief that people can overcome life's greatest challenges and create new opportunities. Clients enjoy my optimistic, warm, yet direct approach to immediately solving problems. My ability to help identify and understand core issues leads to permanent change. I love what I do and feel it a privilege to help people find the freedom, healing, and passion their hearts yearn for. Please call me for a free initial consultation and we can discuss options. I look forward to hearing from you.
Braeden Gates, Master of Social Work (MSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) provides psychotherapy to individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, building self-esteem, self-harm behaviors, drug addiction, and couples therapy. He has expertise working with adolescents in residential treatment centers, adults with severe mental illness at hospitals and with those going through faith journey’s and spiritual growth. Braeden also has experience working with the LGBTQ community.
Braeden Gates, Master of Social Work (MSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) provides psychotherapy to individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, building self-esteem, self-harm behaviors, drug addiction, and couples therapy. He has expertise working with adolescents in residential treatment centers, adults with severe mental illness at hospitals and with those going through faith journey’s and spiritual growth. Braeden also has experience working with the LGBTQ community.
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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck trying to juggle school, sports, friendships, or family pressures, while managing ADHD, autism, or substance use?
I use evidence-based approaches like DBT, CBT, and IPT to help you build essential skills, strengthen your sense of self, and navigate life’s challenges with confidence. Together, we’ll create a safe, supportive space where you can heal, grow, and develop tools that foster lasting change and emotional well-being.
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck trying to juggle school, sports, friendships, or family pressures, while managing ADHD, autism, or substance use?
I use evidence-based approaches like DBT, CBT, and IPT to help you build essential skills, strengthen your sense of self, and navigate life’s challenges with confidence. Together, we’ll create a safe, supportive space where you can heal, grow, and develop tools that foster lasting change and emotional well-being.
Are you tired of the mental chatter that never seems to quiet down? Do find yourself running things through your mind relentlessly and feel like no matter how much you do, it's never quite enough? Are you craving a sense of calmness, focus, and balance - the freedom to truly enjoy the active, healthy life you've been working so hard to build? I know this feeling. You are not broken, and you are not alone. Now imagine going through your day feeling more grounded, the volume of the relentless chatter in your mind gets turned down, and you are able to focus and show up at your best for what matters most. Trust me - it's possible.
Are you tired of the mental chatter that never seems to quiet down? Do find yourself running things through your mind relentlessly and feel like no matter how much you do, it's never quite enough? Are you craving a sense of calmness, focus, and balance - the freedom to truly enjoy the active, healthy life you've been working so hard to build? I know this feeling. You are not broken, and you are not alone. Now imagine going through your day feeling more grounded, the volume of the relentless chatter in your mind gets turned down, and you are able to focus and show up at your best for what matters most. Trust me - it's possible.
Does anxiety keep you awake at night? Is your relationship marked by tension, conflict, or growing distance? Are your child’s overwhelming emotions leaving you feeling lost or helpless? You’re not alone. We specialize in supporting children, teens, adults, and couples to overcome anxiety, heal from trauma and PTSD, and rebuild strong, healthy connections. From parenting challenges to healing past wounds, we provide practical tools and compassionate care to help you find relief, restore balance, and create lasting, meaningful change. Healing starts here, let us walk with you toward a calmer, more connected future.
Does anxiety keep you awake at night? Is your relationship marked by tension, conflict, or growing distance? Are your child’s overwhelming emotions leaving you feeling lost or helpless? You’re not alone. We specialize in supporting children, teens, adults, and couples to overcome anxiety, heal from trauma and PTSD, and rebuild strong, healthy connections. From parenting challenges to healing past wounds, we provide practical tools and compassionate care to help you find relief, restore balance, and create lasting, meaningful change. Healing starts here, let us walk with you toward a calmer, more connected future.
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.
Life can get complicated and there is no handbook on how to handle things like depression, anxiety, addiction and relationship problems. It is important to know two things: 1. you are not alone, 2. challenges are always opportunities to grow and change your life. You are probably here because it's time to "do something different." Let us help guide you through this journey!
Life can get complicated and there is no handbook on how to handle things like depression, anxiety, addiction and relationship problems. It is important to know two things: 1. you are not alone, 2. challenges are always opportunities to grow and change your life. You are probably here because it's time to "do something different." Let us help guide you through this journey!
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.
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.
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 love to help people sort through their stories, experience their fears and live life authentically. We are all capable of creating a life we can be proud of.
I love to help people sort through their stories, experience their fears and live life authentically. We are all capable of creating a life we can be proud of.
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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.