Omar Vasquez is a sport psychology consultant and clinical therapist who works with athletes and performers to develop the psychological skills needed to perform with greater consistency and purpose. Omar works with athletes across a variety of competition levels, supporting individuals as they navigate challenges such as performance anxiety, injury, burnout, transitions, identity, and the unique pressures that can come with being a student-athlete or high-level performer.

 

As a therapist, Omar works with individuals who may be struggling outside of sport with challenges such as anxiety, stress, and life transitions. He provides a space where athletes can step outside of the athlete role to focus on the person and build meaningful tools for navigating life both within and beyond sport.

 

At the heart of Omar’s work is care. He believes meaningful change begins with feeling understood, respected, and supported. His approach is compassionate, curious, and collaborative, recognizing that every person brings their own experiences, values, strengths, and challenges into the room. 

 

Omar’s work is individualized, practical, and evidence-informed. He helps individuals take what they learn in sessions and apply it when it matters most. He brings curiosity to the therapeutic process and works alongside each individual to identify what is meaningful to them and what will be most helpful. Whether someone is working toward peak performance, managing the demands of college athletics, or simply trying to feel more like themselves again, Omar is committed to creating a space where people feel cared for, valued, and empowered to move forward. 

 

Outside of work, Omar enjoys watching movies, especially comedies, watching sports, trying new restaurants, and spending time with his dog, Rambo.

 

Qualifications and Education

Education:

• Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), Clinical Psychology, Spalding University 

 

• Pre - Doctoral Internship – University of Oklahoma Psychological Resources for OU Student-Athletes (PROS), Athletics Department

 

• Master of Education (MEd), Counseling, Boston University 

 

• Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology, University of California, Berkeley

 

Qualifications:

• Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC)

 

Professional Affiliations 

Association for Applied Sport Psychology:

appliedsportpsych.org

Collegiate Clinical Sport Psychology Association: 

collegiatesportpsych.org

Redwood Psychological Association: 

redwoodpsych.org​