Counseling for Athletes

Counseling for Athletes

Michael Ceely, LMFT

Psychotherapist serving athletes in the San Francisco Bay Area and California

Get Back in the Game

Some barriers are expected. Others are unexpected, like when you get in a slump or your pre-game nerves turn into chronic anxiety.


All athletes, even the legends, have struggled with all kinds of things that have hindered their success.


A lot of athletes think they can just tough it out. While perseverance is a strength, it can also keep you stuck.


Don’t stay stuck. Do what top athletes do. Work with a counselor and get back in the game.

Get Started Now

Get Back in the Game

Some barriers are expected. Others are unexpected, like when you get in a slump or your pre-game nerves turn into chronic anxiety.


All athletes, even the legends, have struggled with all kinds of things that have hindered their success.


A lot of athletes think they can just tough it out. While perseverance is a strength, it can also keep you stuck.


Don’t stay stuck. Do what top athletes do. Work with a counselor and get back in the game.

Get Started Now

A Passion for Sports

My work with athletes comes from a lifelong passion for sports. 


As a kid, I played little league baseball. In middle school, I played basketball and excelled at long-distance running. 


In high school I discovered bicycle racing, and eventually pursued it as a career.


Today, I help athletes break free from mental barriers so they can get better results in their sport, and in life.

Photo of Michael Ceely courtesy of Erik Kellar

Photo of Michael Ceely courtesy of Erik Kellar

A Passion for Sports

My work with athletes comes from a lifelong passion for sports. 


As a kid, I played little league baseball. In middle school, I played basketball and excelled at long-distance running. 


In high school I discovered bicycle racing, and eventually pursued it as a career.


Today, I help athletes break free from mental barriers so they can get better results in their sport, and in life.

Elite Mindset Coaching

For athletes who are ready to step up to the next level, consider one of my mindset coaching programs.


The ideal athlete for coaching has no major life stressors that would be better addressed through counseling.


Mindset coaching can help you get to that illusive next level. Elite athletes know that sports is more than just talent and skill. Ultimately, it's a mental game.


Go to my coaching site to find out more about my programs.

Coaching Site

Elite Mindset Coaching

My coaching programs are for athletes who are ready to step up to the elite level in their sport.


The ideal athlete for coaching has no major life stressors that would be better addressed through counseling.


Elite athletes know that sports is more than just talent and skill. Ultimately, it's a mental game.


Go to my coaching site to find out more about my programs.

Coaching Site

How Therapy Helped My Game

Read My Blog Post on Mental Barriers

The Top 3 Mental Barriers to Athletic Performance
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