Jon
Steele
LMFT
You feel the pressure to be perfect. With your sport, your career, your relationships, or yourself. I get it. As a former collegiate athlete, I know what it's like to have your identity tied to performance, and what happens when that gets taken away. If you're an athlete or high-performing professional facing anxiety, burnout, trauma, or a loss of drive, you're in the right place.
Using EMDR and other evidence-based techniques, I help you find relief from the pressure, reconnect with your goals, and heal your relationship with your body and yourself, without losing your edge.
Individual sessions are $230. I'm in-network with Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth, and Optum through Alma, check the link below to confirm your coverage. For other insurance, I'm out-of-network but can provide a superbill to help with reimbursement based on insurance coverage.
https://secure.helloalma.com/check-my-insurance-coverage?provider=jonathan-steele&request=8wmiav
Reach out below for a free 15-minute consultation, I respond within 24 hours.
My therapy services are designed specifically for high performers and athletes who face unique mental and emotional challenges. As a former collegiate athlete, I understand! Whether you're struggling with high anxiety, burnout, or a drop in motivation, I provide a space to reset, refocus, and reconnect with your goals. Using evidence-based techniques, I help you build mental resilience, manage stress, and optimize your performance both on and off the field. Whether you're aiming to improve consistency, recover from setbacks, or maintain your edge in a high-pressure environment, my work with you supports your growth—not just as a competitor, but as a whole person.
Tender self-compassion allows us to comfort and reassure ourselves when we don't succeed, and fierce self-compassion inspires us to try again
- Kristin Neff
Therapy Services
My Story
This journey started in college when I suffered a major arm injury and heard the infamous words “Tommy John surgery”. I could barely move as it sunk in that I was being let go as a scholarship athlete. I lost my team, my athletic ability, and my identity as an athlete all at once. Back then, I wouldn’t have identified that experience with grief and loss, but today I see it differently.
I became a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) by exploring my personal journey in mental fitness and experiencing several pivotal moments professionally. Those professional experiences that made up my life after collegiate sports included working with youth, being an Academic Counselor, and pursing my master's in MFT as a full-time student. Each transition formulated my courage and strength which has now translated into my work as a therapist.
While that journey has led me to become an MFT, life is more than that. I currently pursue many activities to help balance myself including training for triathlons, playing fantasy football, exploring yoga practices, listening to audiobooks, and of course soaking up the sunshine whether it's on the beach or in the mountains. I have a wonderful community of people which includes family, a partner of 13+ years with whom I have 2 children, and close friends.
Specialties & Issues
Specialties
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Anxiety
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Trauma
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Sports Performance
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Grief
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Addiction
Issues
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Trauma and PTSD
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High Anxiety
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Burnout and Low Motivation
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Life Transitions
Age
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Adults
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Teens
Types of Therapy
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EMDR
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Mindful Self Compassion
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Family Systems
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Motivational Interviewing
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Narrative
Experience & Credentials
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Practicing as a Marriage and Family Therapist since 2013
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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, #116574, since 2020
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EMDR (Level I trained)
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Somatic Training (in progress)
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The Living Brave Course (from Brene Brown)
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Grief Treatment (in progress)
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Prepare Enrich Certified for Pre-Marital and Couple's Counseling
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Psychology of the Web Certified from Zur Institute, include Cyberbullying, Internet/Gaming Addiction
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MA in Marriage and Family Therapy from Bethel Seminary San Diego
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Member in good standing of AAMFT & CAMFT San Diego
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BA in Business Administration from Fresno Pacific University
Pricing & Insurance
Contact Me
I appreciate the courage it takes to reach out. If you have questions about my services or scheduling a session, please call at (619) 491-7848 or fill out the form below for a complimentary 15-minute conversation. I'll get back to you in 24 hours within my business hours (Mon - Fri 9a-5p). I look forward to being a part of your team!
Tele-therapy
Tel: 619-491-7848