For Athletes at Every Level
Therapy for Athletes & Sports Performance
Supporting athletes in performance, mental health, and life beyond sport.
Hermosa Beach & the South Bay | Virtual therapy across California
The Pressures of Being an Athlete
When the Mental Side of Sports Gets Hard
Pressure to perform can show up in many ways. You may overthink mistakes, lose confidence under pressure, struggle with expectations, compare yourself to others, or feel like your sport has stopped being something you enjoy.
Performance Anxiety
Nerves, overthinking, fear of failure, or freezing when the pressure is on.
Confidence &
Perfectionism
Self-doubt, harsh self-talk, difficulty recovering from mistakes.
Burnout &
Motivation
Feeling drained, disconnected from sport, or unsure why you’re doing it.
The Person Behind the Athlete
Your Mental Health Matters Beyond Your Performance
Being an athlete can shape your identity, confidence, relationships, and how you see yourself, but your sport is only one part of who you are. Therapy can help you navigate the pressures and challenges of sport while making space for your well-being and life outside of it.
Training Beyond the Physical
Building Mental Skills for Competition
Therapy can also be a place to intentionally work on the mental side of performance. Together, we can strengthen the skills that help you stay present, respond to setbacks, manage pressure, and compete with greater confidence and consistency.
Focusing & Staying Present
Strengthening attention, reducing distractions, and staying grounded in the moment—on and off the field.
Building Confidence & Self-Trust
Quieting self-doubt, building belief in your abilities, and trusting yourself to show up when it matters most.
Responding to Mistakes
Learning how to bounce back, let go of what’s behind you, and use setbacks as fuel for growth.
Managing Nerves & Pressure
Understanding your body’s stress response and building tools to perform with calm, clarity, and confidence.
When You Are Sidelined
Injury, Recovery & Returning to Sport
The experience of injury can extend far beyond the physical. It can mean working through frustration, uncertainty, changes in identity, fear of reinjury, and rebuilding confidence in yourself and your body.
A Perspective Grounded in Sport
Therapy From Someone Who Understands Athletes
Sports have shaped much of who I am. I’ve experienced them as a former Division I collegiate athlete, a longtime coach, a sports physical therapist, and a mom of youth athletes. These experiences give me a unique understanding of the physical and mental sides of sport and the pressures, challenges, and rewards that come with being an athlete, all of which shape my work as a sports psychotherapist.
Common Questions About Therapy for Athletes
Yes. Therapy can help you manage performance anxiety by building skills like confidence, focus, emotional regulation, and resilience so you can handle pressure and perform at your best.
No. Therapy isn’t only for athletes who are struggling. It can also help you build confidence, improve focus, manage pressure, strengthen resilience, and develop the mental skills that support your performance.
I work with athletes of all levels, from recreational and youth athletes to competitive, collegiate, and elite athletes. Psychotherapy can benefit anyone looking to strengthen their mental game, navigate challenges, and support their overall well-being.
Yes. With my background as both a sports psychotherapist and physical therapist, I understand how closely the mental and physical sides of recovery are connected. I can help you navigate the challenges of being injured and build confidence as you work toward returning to your sport.
Yes. Virtual therapy is available to athletes throughout California, with in-person sessions available in Hermosa Beach.
Sports psychotherapy helps you build mental skills like confidence, focus, and managing pressure, while also supporting challenges like anxiety, stress, relationships, identity, or injury. It focuses on both your performance and your overall well-being.
Yes. I work with athletes on skills like confidence, focus, emotional regulation, mindfulness, resilience, and performing under pressure. Mental performance training isn’t just for athletes, though. Coaches, professionals, students, performing artists, and anyone who wants to perform well in demanding or high-pressure situations can benefit from learning how to manage their mind more effectively when it matters.
Ready to Work on Your Mental Game?
Whether you’re struggling with something specific or simply want to grow as an athlete, we can start with what matters most to you.
In-Person Therapy in Hermosa Beach & the South Bay | Virtual Therapy Across California