Sports Performance Therapists in San Diego, CA

I'm a licensed clinical psychologist looking to provide positive first experiences with therapy as well as work with those with previous therapy experiences. I believe that every client is the expert of their life and therapy is there to open up new avenues to explore. I plan to meet the client where they are at and work with them to grow the life they need.

Feeling overwhelmed because of life's increasing demands? Feeling like you have exhausted your resources and have run out of options to change your situation? I strongly believe that when we experience a supportive and encouraging environment coupled with practical, solution-focused guidance, we can discover new possibilities and find the strength to make change. I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in individual, couples and family therapy for adolescents and adults. As a solution-focused psychologist I help clients develop the necessary tools to attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.

Do you want someone to hear you...really listen to you? Someone who meets you on your life journey and provides an empathetic environment with understanding and free from judgement?

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Master NLP Practitioner, IFS Practitioner, and Sports Psychology Consultant, I LOVE my profession! I am deeply passionate about helping individuals, couples, families, groups, and athletes attain their mental, emotional, relational, and spiritual goals as a result of our work together. I offer my clients my engaged presence, insights, intuition, knowledge, wisdom, and resources to assist them on their personal growth journey. If you’re seeking a guide with a warm lantern to join you on your quest to live your best life, give me a call!!

At this time do have availability for a limited number of virtual appointments. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who has been treating adolescents, adults, couples, and families for over 20 years. I am trained in a wide variety of techniques that are designed to produce measurable and meaningful results. I also work with families and couples to help improve or repair relationships. My approach is positive, empathic, and solution focused. I believe results of therapy should not be a mystery - it should be clear to you that it is working as you feel better, reach goals, and set new ones.

Athletes or professionals, if you or someone you know struggles with anxiety, grief/loss or addiction, let me help! As a former collegiate athlete and current sports enthusiast, there are complexities that an athlete or professional experiences: pressures of in-game performance, managing high stress, season or career ending injuries, or life transitions after sports career ends. All of these can produce intense anxiety, grief/loss and addiction which can cause shameful, intrusive thought patterns. I focus on combating shame by expanding healthy coping strategies, increasing self kindness, and understanding family patterns.

When you perform as well as you know you can, you are happier. Address the mental issues that are holding you back from peak performance. I teach mindfulness, positive psychology and proven sports psychology techniques to help individuals achieve their peak performance. I work with competitive athletes and professionals to achieve their goals using concrete methods to improve mental and behavioral performance. Improve your life on and off the course. Learn to let go of past events so you can do your best in the present moment.

As a sports psychologist, I have a unique practice in that I specialize in working with athletes who have the desire to take their game to the next level. Being a competitive athlete helps me relate to other competitive people in sports or business. My primary focus is on confidence building and the elimination of performance anxiety. I use a 3 tiered approach to training: Perspective Training, Mental Skills Training, and Applied Settings (if applicable at a sporting location). I am the only professional to offer that kind of travel service. We also offer Coaching Certification Programs for those who are interested in teaching.

Are you looking to increase your healing and well-being? It is common for our instincts to lead us to stay away from uncomfortable thoughts and feelings. Sometimes we may feel depressed, anxious, overwhelmed, or plain tired from issues that arise that we may not be able to solve on our own, and that is ok! Whether you have a short-term goal that can be reached in a few weeks or a long-term goal that can be reached in a few years, we will work together step by step to break down barriers and set you up for success on a daily basis.

People often see me when they have tried everything. Imagine what you could achieve if you got straight to the point. While different therapists may be suited to different clients, my high success rate is due to 15 years teaching college level psychology and my exceptional training in hypnotherapy by arguably some of the world's best. Over the years I have helped hundreds of people realize the success they desire. My technique allows you to see immediate results and requires minimal time. There's so much to gain.

Do you struggle incorporating meaning and purpose into your life? Do you have difficulty coping with transitions and everyday stressors? Do you find yourself engaging in unhealthy behaviors or relationships in searching for your identity? I believe in viewing the patient from a holistic and integrative perspective, sifting through different aspects of one's physical, emotional, and psychological well-being in order to help identify sources of pain and anxiety that could bring turmoil to one's day-to-day existence. I have worked with individuals of all ages suffering from depression, anxiety, addiction, and general mood instability.

Sean O'Hara Psy.D, NCAC I, SAP is a State of California and State of Hawai'i Board Licensed Psychologist in San Diego, California and Kahului, Hawai'i, with 33 years experience with psychiatric, mental health, dual-diagnosis and crises intervention health problems. Dr. O'Hara works in Rancho Bernardo and does tele heath sessions. Dr. O'Hara travels the United States to work with clients, corporations and athletes residing in other states. Dr. O'Hara works with all populations and does diversified work with corporations, collegiate and professional sports teams, the entertainment industries and concert tours.

I understand that the road to parenthood does not always go as planned. It may include difficulty trying to conceive, pregnancy and/or birth complications, pregnancy loss, or rough postpartum periods. It can bring up some unexpected feelings like crying frequently, feeling overwhelmed and depressed, feeling disconnected, feelings of guilt/blame, having scary thoughts, lack of support, relational challenges and general difficulties with adjustment to pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum periods.

My focus is to help people struggling with cognition, mood, anxiety, fears, personality, phobias, relationships, or trauma (acute, developmental, complex). My foundational approach is person-centered (empathy, congruence, unconditional positive regard) with expertise in other multiple therapy approaches that are integrated. The intended outcome is to help individuals, couples, and families feel better, mentally heal, interact with others with kindness and compassion, and perform optimally in business, sports , education, and the arts.

The ideal client is MOTIVATED and realizes there is a need for CHANGE starting with one's self. Sometimes we just need that push in the right direction; a new set of eyes; that guidance to the answers that's already within. If that's what your're looking for, then you've found the right person! Are you struggling with your daily activities? Not feeling like yourself? Filled with constant worry? Just know you are not alone. Often times, life gets the best of us and we're bombarded with stress and life's constant demands. Let me help you to gain the tools to reduce those stressors and get back to enjoying life.

Throughout life, we face many challenges: sadness, anger, pain, frustration, anxiety and depression, which can lead to feelings of inadequacy, insecurity, fear and doubt. These life challenges, though extremely difficult, are opportunities for breakthrough. Together, we’ll utilize a collaborative, person-centered, solution-based and trauma-informed approach that directly attacks shame, low self-esteem, guilt, worthlessness and hopelessness-And replace them with love, peace, joy, happiness and security.  Together, you and I will unlock your “best self” through consistent non-judgmental exploration, developing self-awareness!