Pre-ProInstitute

Pre-Pro Institute

Mental training for the next level

Sports psychology for aspiring and professional athletes — online and in California.

Who we train with

Built for the next level

Whether you are climbing toward D1 or managing a pro season, mental training belongs in the plan.

Aspiring Athletes

From any sport to any level — evaluated to heighten performance, mental health, and physical readiness.

Professional Athletes

Deeply personalized strategy for performance, mental health, and lifestyle at the pro level.

Sports Psychology PRO

Performance psychology, financial psychology, stress management, and preparation for the next level.

Therapy & Coaching

Psychotherapy, sports acupuncture, trauma recovery, media/PR training, and relationship support.

Dr. Clifford Feldman

Medical Director

Dr. Clifford Feldman

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

Sessions

Online and limited in-person options. Patient accounts unlock Stripe checkout.

Online

Sports + Performance Psychologist

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 (Limited)

In-person session with Dr. Alex Melkumian, PhD. Limited openings available.

$449 · 60 min

Athletes

What athletes are saying

The mental side of my game finally got the same attention as training. Clear, practical, athlete-first.
D. Karmen
Helped me rebuild confidence after injury. Sessions felt focused and respectful of competition pressure.
E. Jacobs
Performance anxiety used to shrink my window. Now I have tools I actually use before big moments.
A. Baum