Erin Ayala

My clients describe me as:

authentic, action-oriented, and engaged. Clients often come to me after working with a generalist so they can work with someone who "gets" sport.

Something to know about my approach is:

I'm not your traditional talk therapist. Many of my interventions come from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I use analogies, assign homework, (gently) challenge clients, and provide actionable steps to get you where you'd like to be.

Together, we will:

identify your values, your helpful and unhelpful coping patterns, and talk through difficult thoughts and feelings. We'll then work through techniques that will help you cope with these thoughts & feelings when they arise.

I specialize in working with people who:

who consider themselves anxious achievers, people pleasers, and perfectionists. Most of my clients are endurance athletes, injured athletes, and athletes with ADHD.

Something that stands out about where I offer therapy is:

my PSYPACT license, which allows me to work with athletes across state lines and while they travel for events.

More about me and my practice:

I actively engage in sessions, using ACT interventions, concepts, and strategies. I use analogies and encourage athletes to embrace challenges while practicing self-compassion. I emphasize the importance of rest, finding joy, and trusting yourself.