Specialized Mental Health for the High-Performance System:

1. Athlete-Centered EMDR:

I utilize Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to address the physiological blocks that traditional talk therapy often misses. This is a targeted clinical intervention for:

• Performance Anxiety & Blocks: Resolving "the yips" or localized anxiety that interferes with instinctual motor skills.

• Injury Recovery & Trauma: Processing the psychological impact of career-altering injuries and the fear of re-injury.

• Acute Stress Response: De-sensitizing the nervous system after high-stakes failures or intense public scrutiny.

2. Identity & Resilience Therapy:

One of the highest risks for elite athletes is "Identity Fusion"—when self-worth is entirely tied to performance. My work focuses on:

• Identity Decoupling: Building a stable sense of self that exists independently of the scoreboard.

• Depression & Burnout: Treating the clinical exhaustion and loss of motivation that often follow years of high-arousal competition.

• Transition Support: Providing a clinical framework for athletes navigating the end of a career or a move into a higher level of competition (Recruitment/Professional).

3. The Athlete-Parent Dynamic:

The family is the athlete's primary support system, but elite pressure can strain that bond. I work with parents and athletes together to address:

• Systemic Stabilization: Moving the household out of "performance management" mode and back into a healthy family dynamic.

• Boundary Setting: Helping parents navigate their role as a support system without adding to the athlete’s internal pressure.

• Communication Patterns: Developing a clinical strategy for the car ride home and the high-stakes conversations that define the season.

4. Recruitment & High-Stakes Consulting:

The recruitment process is a period of extreme psychological pressure for both the athlete and the parents. I provide:

• Decision-Making Clarity: Helping families navigate the emotional weight of recruitment without succumbing to systemic anxiety.

• Psychological Readiness: Preparing athletes for the mental and emotional shift required for collegiate or professional-level play.

Invest in Systemic Stability:

Performance is a part of your life, it shouldn't be the entirety of it. Let’s build a foundation that supports the human and the athlete simultaneously.

Tactical. Discreet. Virtual.

Your career demands flexibility and absolute privacy.

• 100% Virtual: Secure, HIPAA-compliant sessions available across California (Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego).

• Pro-Schedule Friendly: High-impact blocks (50, 90, or individualized sessions) calibrated to your competitive timeline, whether you’re in training camp or the playoffs.

• Strict Confidentiality: Specialized support for individuals whose careers depend on discretion.