Frequently Asked Questions

Performance optimization/ mental skills training is for those who are looking for creative ways to boost performance. If you have been feeling stuck, ambivalent, unsure with your motivation, productivity, or creativity, this may be the best option.

During the consultation or training, if evidence shows you would benefit more from a therapeutic approach, referrals will be made to better accommodate your needs.

Both are great options and serve similar needs. In short, therapy is a great option for diving deeper into the psyche, understanding what is prompting your emotions and behaviors, and uncovering or treating trauma. Therapy is more in-depth work and needs to be conducted by a licensed individual in the state you reside in (unless the individual holds a permit or PSYPACT license). Performance Mental Skills Training primarily focuses on building skills and using certain techniques to address performance only and can be conducted across state lines because privacy regulations do not apply the same way therapist-client confidentiality for therapy does . Both can be done in short or long-term models. 

Dr. Larrea is currently completing her licensure requirements, so therapeutic services must be done apart from Elevate Performance Psychology, LLC for the time being, but she can refer out or see you for therapy services outside of this practice. For more information, please submit an inquiry. 

Dr. Larrea holds a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from an accredited APA program and has completed extensive training and supervision to be culturally competent when working with diverse populations, high-performing individuals, athletes, performers, youth, and individuals across the lifespan.

Dr. Larrea works with individuals of all ages, from children as young as 10 years old to older adults.

Dr. Larrea has worked with individuals in youth, recreational, collegiate, and professional sports. Dr. Larrea has also worked with musicians, actors/actresses, authors, directors, producers, influencers, and media personnel. She has also worked with individuals transitioning from sports and performance to high-performing occupations. As a result of the experience in serving these populations, Dr. Larrea and Elevate Performance Psychology, LLC specialize in working with high-performing populations that also include attorneys and paralegals, business owners, law enforcement, medical professionals, pilots, chefs, coaches, teachers, and many more.