Aspiring Athletes
From any sport to any level — evaluated to heighten performance, mental health, and physical readiness.
Pre-Pro Institute
Sports psychology for aspiring and professional athletes — online and in California.
Who we train with
Whether you are climbing toward D1 or managing a pro season, mental training belongs in the plan.
From any sport to any level — evaluated to heighten performance, mental health, and physical readiness.
Deeply personalized strategy for performance, mental health, and lifestyle at the pro level.
Performance psychology, financial psychology, stress management, and preparation for the next level.
Psychotherapy, sports acupuncture, trauma recovery, media/PR training, and relationship support.

Medical Director
Board-certified psychiatrist practicing in Los Angeles for 25+ years. Founder and Medical Director. Cornell, Syracuse Law, George Washington MFS; USC Keck Adjunct Professor. Interests include psychopharmacology, maternal wellness, and sports psychology.
Mental training is as essential as physical training — for amateur, teen, NCAA, and professional athletes alike.
Bookable now
Online and limited in-person options. Patient accounts unlock Stripe checkout.
Online
Online Zoom session with Dr. Alex Melkumian, PhD — confidence, mental coaching, and mental health support for athletes.
$284.99 · 45 min
In person
In-person session with Dr. Alex Melkumian, PhD. Limited openings available.
$449 · 60 min
Athletes
“The mental side of my game finally got the same attention as training. Clear, practical, athlete-first.”
“Helped me rebuild confidence after injury. Sessions felt focused and respectful of competition pressure.”
“Performance anxiety used to shrink my window. Now I have tools I actually use before big moments.”