CLIENTS
Athletes, Coaches, Teams, and Sports Medicine
I serve individual adult athletes and coaches with a serious commitment to their sport at the elite club, collegiate, professional, national-team, and Olympic levels. I also consult with groups, teams, and sports medicine staff. I am a clinical provider for Cal Athletics and a member of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee Mental Health Registry.
Sport Disciplines
My work addresses psychological factors shared across sports while accounting for individual differences and the particular demands of each discipline. I continually learn from clients and adapt services to competitive level, training periodization, team culture, and specific performance environments. Sports represented in my work include:
AQUATIC SPORTS
Rowing, sailing, surfing, swimming, water polo
ADVENTURE SPORTS
Extreme skiing, kayaking, mountain biking, mountaineering, rock climbing
ENDURANCE SPORTS
Cycling, cross-country running, triathlon
INDIVIDUAL SPORTS
Golf, gymnastics, judo, table tennis, tennis, track and field
TEAM SPORTS
Baseball, basketball, field hockey, football, lacrosse, rugby, soccer, softball, volleyball
WINTER SPORTS
Nordic skiing, alpine skiing, snowboarding
Common Problems
Each client presents with unique challenges that may occur alone or overlap. These can vary in nature, intensity, and impact on sport and everyday life. Common concerns include:
MENTAL HEALTH
Anxiety, panic, phobias, avoidance
Depression, mood instability, anger, guilt, shame
Trauma, grief, stress, life transitions
Obsessive thinking, compulsions, perfectionism, rumination
ADHD, attention, impulsivity, organization
Substance use, addictive behaviors
Disordered eating, sleep, body image, pain, concussion, illness
Relationships, family, identity, self-worth, academic, career, financial stress
ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE
Motivation, values, discipline, persistence
Confidence, composure, emotion regulation, coping
Focus, mental agility, decision-making
Arousal, intensity regulation
Preparation, imagery, routines, execution, consistency
Communication, feedback, coaching, team dynamics
Identity, balance, social support, transitions
Recovery, training demands, burnout, injury, rehabilitation, travel