Founder
Jorge Ballesteros, Ph.D, CMPC
Licensed Psychologist, California PSY 34652
Dr. Ballesteros is a licensed clinical and sport psychologist specializing in working with elite level athletes with a focus on mental health and performance related concerns. Dr. Ballesteros adopts a multiculturally sensitive and collaborative approach within his clinical work. Dr. Ballesteros attempts to meet his clients where they are at on their well-being journey. He strives to foster a safe and inclusive space within his setting and is open to working with any current or former athlete who is seeking support or assistance.
Dr. Ballesteros received his bachelor’s degree in Psychology from UC, Santa Barbara, followed by dual master’s degrees from Ball State University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Kinesiology with an emphasis in Sport Psychology. Continuing his education, he completed his doctoral training at Arizona State University within their Counseling Psychology Ph.D. program. Dr. B, finished his predoctoral training at Cal State Northridge within their Counseling Center. Currently, he serves as a Sport Psychologist within Pepperdine’s Athletic Department and CAPS. Before his current role, he completed a postdoctoral year at Stanford University working, fully embedded within athletics.
Jorge has a strong interest and passion in working with student-athletes, specifically athletes of color. Dr. Ballesteros is passionate about providing services in both Spanish and English. He has experience in working with Olympic, collegiate, and high school athletes on various issues.
His clinical interest include anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, and disorded eating. Dr. Ballesteros takes an integrated approach adopting a multicultural approach, aspects of Acceptance and commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and interpersonal process therapy.
