Sports Psychology &
Mental Performance Therapy
What is Sports Psychology?
Sports psychology is a specialized area of psychology that helps athletes and active individuals enhance their performance by strengthening their mental game. Whether you're a competitive athlete or simply passionate about staying active, sports psychology can help you develop mental skills to better yourself, manage pressure, overcome setbacks, and explore motivation. It's not just about winning: It's about building confidence, focus, and resilience to improve both athletic performance and overall well-being. 
Who We Serve
We work with athletes at every stage of their journey. Whether you're just starting out or performing at the highest level, our approach is personalized, evidence-based, and grounded in both sport psychology and mental health expertise. 
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We Support:
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Teen Athletes – Building confidence, focus, and resilience during formative years 
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College Athletes – Navigating pressure, performance demands, and the student-athlete balance 
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Professional Athletes – Enhancing mental edge, managing stress, and sustaining high-level performance 
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Adult Competitors – Supporting motivation, recovery, and long-term well-being in sport and life 
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All Active Individuals – Whether you compete for fun or at an elite level, we help you strengthen your mindset and mental wellness 
No matter your sport or skill level, we’re here to help you perform with clarity, confidence, and purpose—on and off the field. 
Our Approach 
Our team of trained psychotherapists brings a unique blend of expertise in both mental health and sport psychology. With backgrounds in clinical therapy and specialized training in mental performance, we’re equipped to support athletes in optimizing their focus, confidence, and resilience, while also addressing mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship challenges.  
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In-Person and Remote Services 
We offer both in-person and remote services to make mental performance and sports psychology support as accessible as possible. Our team provides secure, confidential telehealth sessions—ideal for athletes with busy schedules, limited local options, or anyone who prefers the convenience of connecting from home. 
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​For those located nearby, we also offer in-person sessions at our offices in Sacramento, CA. Whether you're looking for flexible virtual care or face-to-face support, we’re here to help you build mental strength.
How Can We Help?
Enhanced Communication for Athletic Excellence 
Mental performance coaching helps athletes strengthen their internal and external communication: transforming self-talk, improving teamwork, and deepening connections with coaches and support systems. By refining how you communicate, you can elevate your performance and leadership on a team.
Conquer the Fear of Failure 
Fear is a natural part of competition, but it doesn’t have to hold you back. We can support athletes in gaining practical strategies to reframe fear and use it as fuel for growth, resilience, and motivation. Learn how to embrace challenges with confidence and clarity. 
Overcome the Pressure to Be Perfect 
The pursuit of perfection can push athletes to great heights, but it can also create stress, burnout, and self-doubt. Our work helps you recognize and reshape perfectionist tendencies into strengths so that you can pursue excellence without losing joy or perspective. 
Find Your Balance 
Sustainable success starts with balance. Sports psychology helps athletes manage the mental, emotional, and physical demands of performance without compromising their identity or well-being. When you’re grounded and focused, you bring your full self to every moment—on the field, in the classroom, and in life. 
Adjustment Counseling for Athletes 
Transitions—such as coaching changes, aging out of competition, or moving to different levels—can impact motivation, focus, and enjoyment. Relationship issues with coaches or teammates may also affect performance. 
Student-athletes face unique stressors, including balancing academics and athletics, which can affect self-esteem and time management. Retirement or aging in sport can bring feelings of loss and impact motivation. We help athletes navigate these changes and maintain mental strength. 
Injury Recovery Counseling 
Whether minor or severe, injuries can be emotionally challenging and affect not just performance but overall well-being. Athletes may experience grief, frustration, anxiety, or fear of re-injury. 
We support athletes through the emotional side of recovery, helping them cope with loss, rebuilding confidence, and managing the psychological effects of injury to ensure a smoother transition back to sport or life after sport. 
 
Ready to take your mental game to the next level? 
We would love to hear from you, your team, or your coach to see how we can help you reach the next level.
 
Contact us today to schedule a free consultation or learn more about how sports psychology and mental performance coaching can support your goals. We’re here to help you thrive—in sport and in life."