OCCEAN PARK & ACROSS CALIFORNIA
Therapy for Athletes in Ocean Park
Athletes in Ocean Park face intense physical training, competitive pressure, injury risks, and the emotional weight of performance expectations. Whether you are a youth athlete, collegiate competitor, professional performer, or retired athlete, the mental demands of sport can be overwhelming.
Therapy for athletes in Ocean Park provides specialized psychological support to help you manage anxiety, rebuild confidence, recover mentally from injury, overcome burnout, and develop long-term emotional resilience — both in sport and in life.
Why Athletes in Ocean Park Need Specialized Therapy
Athletic performance is shaped as much by the mind as by the body. Many Ocean Park athletes experience:
Performance anxiety and pre-competition fear
Loss of confidence after setbacks or injuries
Burnout and emotional exhaustion
Identity struggles beyond sport
Pressure from coaches, parents, or public expectations
Difficulty balancing sport, school, relationships, and personal life
Without proper mental support, these challenges can quietly undermine both performance and well-being. Therapy offers a structured, confidential path toward mental clarity, confidence, and sustainable success.
Who Therapy for Athletes in Ocean Park Is For
Therapy services are available for:
Youth and adolescent athletes
High school and collegiate competitors
Semi-professional and professional athletes
Recreational and endurance athletes
Athletes recovering from injury
Retired athletes navigating life transitions
No matter your level or sport, the psychological demands of competition are real — and support is available.
Common Focus Areas in Athlete Therapy
Each athlete’s needs are unique. Therapy for athletes in Ocean Park may focus on:
Sports performance anxiety
Confidence and self-trust
Mental recovery after physical injury
Burnout and overtraining syndrome
Motivation and focus difficulties
Emotional regulation under pressure
Career transition and identity beyond athletics
Trauma related to competition or injury
Treatment is always personalized to support both mental health and performance outcomes.
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In-Person & Online Therapy for Athletes in Ocean Park
Therapy for athletes is available through:
In-person sessions (based on availability)
Secure telehealth sessions across California
This flexibility allows athletes to stay consistent with therapy despite travel, competitions, or demanding training schedules.
Benefits of Therapy for Athletes in Ocean Park
Through consistent therapeutic work, athletes often experience:
Reduced performance anxiety
Improved confidence and mental toughness
Faster psychological recovery from injury
Greater consistency in competition
Stronger focus and emotional regulation
Healthier identity beyond sport
Improved relationships and life satisfaction
Therapy is not only about winning — it is about protecting your long-term mental and emotional health.
What to Expect in Your First Session
Your first therapy session is focused on understanding:
Your athletic background and training demands
Current mental or emotional concerns
Performance and personal life goals
Stressors inside and outside of sport
Together, we will create a personalized treatment plan designed to support both mental well-being and peak performance.
You do not need to prepare anything — just come as you are.
Why Choose Adam Boardman for Athlete Therapy in Ocean Park
Licensed mental health professional
Specialized experience working with athletes
Evidence-based, performance-focused care
Confidential, non-judgmental environment
Personalized treatment plans
Flexible scheduling options
Ocean Park athletes choose this practice for clinical excellence, ethical care, and a deep understanding of athletic performance psychology.
If anxiety, pressure, injury recovery, or burnout is affecting your performance or well-being, professional support can help.
Schedule your confidential therapy for athletes consultation in Ocean Park today and take the next step toward stronger mental performance and emotional resilience.
Therapy for athletes can help you…
Make peace with the painful losses, injuries, or disappointments
Experience closer, deeper relationships with less conflict
Use your experiences in sport to solve the challenges off the field
Knowing, trusting, and maximizing your strengths
Disrupt and reduce your performance anxiety in sport
Unlock potential in sports, career, or relationships
Seeing yourself as a whole, complicated, and powerful self
Frequently Asked Questions about Therapy for Athletes
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No— my approach is infused and informed by performance psychology, but this is psychotherapy and focused on mental, emotional, and relational health. I am a licensed clinician who specializes in this work for the athlete population because when I was competing, and after retirement, I could see how impactful it would have been to work with someone who had also lived it.
There is a spectrum for athlete mental health work: on one end is pure Mental Skills aka tools, plans, and hacks for how to prepare your mind for performance, and on the other is Clinical Mental Health/Psychotherapy for Athletes which is a broader more foundational approach how your whole life informs who you are as an athlete and a person. This is often where many performance issues start, and if you want the problem actually fixed you have to go where it actually is.
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I see athletes of all genders in all sports.
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I focus my work on Athletes 15 and older. If your child is younger than this I am happy to provide referrals. Here is a list of the types of competitive athletes I specialize in:
Elite High School or College-Bound athletes
Collegiate athletes
Professional athletes
Elite Amateur athletes (especially endurance sports)
Outdoor/Adventure Athletes
Retired Athletes of all ages
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If you are interested in only doing work that is non-clinical mental skills, please refer to the Performance coaching on this page. During the consultation we can discuss your situation and goals and determine what is the best path for us to work together. I strongly recommend an openness to deeper work as we can still integrate skills work into it.
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I am glad you asked because I love talking sports AND playing sports. Growing up in Morro Bay, CA was spent playing organized basketball, wrestling, and 4 years of pop-warner football; when I wasn’t at practice I loved being outside building bike jumps and catching waves down at the beach. I started distance running in high school in Portland, Oregon, competing in both Cross Country and Track. I ran 4 seasons each of XC and Track for Pomona College; Highlights include 2x SCIAC 5000 Meter Champion and being named 1999 NCAA All American in Cross Country. Since graduation I have run 5 marathons (including Boston 2018) and am passionate about road and gravel cycling, skiing, snorkeling, and anything to do with the mountains. I am a huge Dodgers fan and love watching EPL, European Cycling and anything having to do with winning a championship.