Sports Counselor

Eating Disorder Therapist

sport and performance psychology

Specialized counseling for athletes and high achievers struggling with disordered eating, performance anxiety, and trauma in Houston and throughout Texas.

In person and Online Therapy Houston

Yamilet Molina, MS, LPC

You are struggling with your confidence

You are feeling overwhelmed by the pressures and expectations of being a high achiever or an athlete.

Despite your successes, you find yourself overwhelmed with anxiety, disordered eating, self-criticism or burnout.

You’re finding it difficult to maintain your performance, enjoy your achievements, and feel at peace with yourself.

I specialize in helping athletes and high achievers like you navigate these challenges and reclaim your confidence.

My client focus includes:

Many of my clients have already tried to overcome their struggles in the past, but despite their best efforts, they still find themselves struggling with distressing symptoms and cycles they can't seem to escape. Some of the patterns may include unresolved issues with food and body, mood fluctuations, and relationship challenges. That's why I provide a personalized, tailored approach that's entirely focused on my clients' healing.

I believe exploring the past is key to understanding the present and making meaningful changes. By working together, we can identify the root causes of your emotional pain, challenge your inner critics, and develop practical tools to enhance your mental resilience. My approach is tailored to your unique needs, focusing on building self-worth, improving coping strategies, and fostering a sense of balance and well-being.

Therapy For Eating Disorders

Eating disorder therapy offers crucial support for individuals struggling with disordered eating behaviors, helping them find healthier ways to relate to food and body image. As a Houston eating disorder specialist, I provide comprehensive eating disorder treatment that addresses the unique needs of each client. Whether you’re seeking therapy for eating disorders or disordered eating counseling my approach is compassionate and tailored to promote sustainable recovery. As an eating disorder therapist, I work with individuals to identify underlying triggers, manage harmful behaviors, and build a strong foundation for long-term health. Through disordered eating therapy and one-on-one support from a therapist specializing in eating disorders, clients gain the tools to heal and reclaim a sense of balance in their lives.

Sports Performance Therapy

Sports performance therapy is designed to help athletes enhance their mental game, address challenges, and reach peak performance. As a sports performance therapist, I use sport and performance psychology techniques to work with athletes on issues like performance anxiety, mental resilience, and focus. Sports performance psychology can help athletes manage the pressures of competition, while sports counseling provides tools for handling the emotional aspects of the game. Performance anxiety treatment and therapy address the impact of anxiety on sports performance, enabling athletes to compete confidently and effectively. Whether you’re seeking a sports therapist for mental health support or an athlete therapist to fine-tune your mental approach, sports performance therapy is a valuable step toward achieving your goals on and off the field.

Additional Mental health Services in Houston Texas

  • Body image issues therapy focuses on helping individuals understand and improve their relationship with their bodies by exploring underlying thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors that contribute to self-criticism and dissatisfaction. Through guided techniques, this therapy empowers clients to develop a more positive and compassionate view of themselves, fostering greater confidence and emotional well-being.

  • Anxiety therapy is designed to help individuals understand and manage the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that contribute to their anxiety. Through proven techniques, clients learn coping strategies to reduce stress, build resilience, and regain control over their lives.

  • Depression therapy provides a supportive space to explore and understand the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors contributing to feelings of sadness or hopelessness. Through personalized approaches, therapy helps you develop coping skills, reframe negative patterns, and work toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.

  • Trauma therapy is a specialized approach that helps individuals process and heal from distressing or traumatic experiences. It involves creating a safe space to explore emotions, develop coping strategies, and reduce the lasting impact of trauma on mental and emotional well-being.

About me- Sports Counseling in Texas

From D1 Athlete to a Therapist for Mental Health

As a former Division I athlete and current endurance athlete, I understand the unique pressures and struggles associated with an athletic career at many levels. My passion for working with athletes and active populations stems from the hardships, difficulties and mental health challenges I faced while being a competitive dancer.

I am also a proud first-generation Latina therapist from Houston, and I take pride in my work to create a space where all feel welcome. I enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and identities who are committed to their healing journey and therapy process.

License Information and Credentials:

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Stephen F. Austin State University

Master’s degree in Counseling from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.

Houston Eating Disorder Specialist

Certified Personal Trainer

Certified Group Fitness Instructor

Licensed Professional Counselor, License Number: 89442

Feeling peaceful and confident in your body and in your life is possible.