Mental Health Support
That Understands Your World
A practice built on expertise, compassion, and practical tools that create real change.
Our Mission
Our mission is to create a space where people can strengthen their mental health, work through challenges, and build the skills that lead to lasting change.
We're committed to blending compassionate support with practical, evidence-based tools. Providing clinical expertise for mental health conditions and specialized training for the unique challenges our clients face.
We want you to feel better, not just temporarily, but sustainably. That means addressing the immediate struggle while building long-term skills. Creating change that lasts beyond therapy.
You deserve support that actually helps. Let's build it together.
How We Began
The Problem I Kept Seeing
Mental health struggles are common, but good mental health support isn't always accessible or practical. Many people try therapy and don't get the results they hoped for. Not because therapy doesn't work, but because the approach didn't fit their specific needs.
I watched people quit therapy feeling like it was just talking without progress. I saw couples get stuck in the same conflicts because they never learned different communication tools. I saw athletes and professionals suffer silently because therapists didn't understand the unique pressures they faced. And I saw people struggle with anxiety and depression for years without learning the practical skills that could help.
My Path to Specialization
I started with a Master's in Mental Health Counseling from New York University. That gave me the clinical foundation—how to assess, diagnose, and treat anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions using evidence-based methods.
But I wanted deeper expertise in working with people facing pressure and performance demands. So I earned my Doctorate in Sport & Performance Psychology from the University of Western States. This training gave me specialized tools for competition anxiety, mental blocks, high-pressure situations, and the psychological challenges unique to athletes and performers.
Building a Team
As the practice grew, it became clear that bringing in additional clinicians with complementary expertise would allow us to serve more people with the specialized care they deserve. I wanted to build a team where every clinician shares the same commitment to practical, evidence-based work while bringing their own unique strengths and perspectives.
That's how LS Performance Mental Health Counseling became what it is today—a practice where you can find the right fit for your specific needs.
Meet Our Clinicians
Dr. Leo Sullivan, LMHC-D
Founder & Clinical Director
Leo specializes in the intersection of mental health and performance. With a doctorate in Sport & Performance Psychology and a master's in Mental Health Counseling, he works with athletes, high performers, individuals, couples, and families facing anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship challenges.
His approach combines clinical expertise with performance psychology training. That means whether you're dealing with competition anxiety or generalized anxiety, relationship stress or professional pressure, you get both the therapeutic support for mental health challenges and practical tools for managing high-stakes situations.
Leo uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and performance psychology techniques to help clients build skills that work in real situations. His clients describe him as direct, practical, and focused on creating measurable progress.
Credentials
Licensed Mental Health Counselor – Diagnostic (LMHC-D)
Ed.D. in Sport & Performance Psychology, University of Western States
M.A. in Mental Health Counseling & Wellness, New York University
Licensed in NY, CT, FL, TX
Works with
Athletes and performers, individuals facing anxiety or depression, couples, families, professionals managing stress, anyone navigating life transitions
Specializes in
Performance anxiety, CBT, DBT, stress management, relationship counseling, mental skills training
Ayanna Moore-Ellis, MHC-LP
Mental Health Counselor
Ayanna is a trauma-informed Mental Health Counselor who believes healing happens in spaces that feel welcoming, safe, and open. Her work is rooted in creating a space where you can breathe, reflect, and grow at your own pace. She supports individuals, couples, and groups, bringing a grounded, mindful energy to every session.
Her approach is deeply person-centered. She blends evidence-based techniques with compassion, allowing your story, your strengths, and your needs to guide the work. She welcomes clients from all backgrounds, and she specializes in supporting LGBTQIA+ clients with affirming, identity-honoring care that respects who you are.
Whether you're untangling old patterns, strengthening your relationships, or stepping into a new chapter, her goal is to meet you exactly where you are and help you feel seen, supported, and empowered to move forward with confidence.
Credentials
Mental Health Counselor – Limited Permit (MHC-LP)
Trauma-informed care training
LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy specialist
Works with
Individuals, couples, groups, LGBTQIA+ clients, anyone navigating trauma or identity
Specializes in
Trauma-informed care, LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy, person-centered counseling, mindfulness-based approaches
What Drives This Work
Mental health support should be available to people who need it. That's why we're in-network with most major insurance plans and offer flexible scheduling including telehealth across four states.
Accessibility
We focus on creating real, measurable change. Not just feeling better temporarily, but building skills that last beyond therapy. Progress you can see and sustain.
Practical Results
Different challenges require different expertise. Our team brings together performance psychology, trauma-informed care, LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy, and clinical mental health counseling so you can find the right fit.
Specialized Expertise
You're not passive in this process. We work together to set goals, build skills, and create the change you're looking for. Your voice matters in every step.
Collaborative Approach
We meet you where you are without judgment. Your experiences are valid. Your struggles are real. And you deserve support that treats you with dignity and respect.
Compassion and Respect
The People We Help Most
Individuals Facing Anxiety or Depression
You're dealing with constant worry, panic, or sadness that makes everything feel heavy. Maybe you function on the outside but struggle internally. You're ready to learn how to manage it.
We work with generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, depression, stress management, and building better mental health habits.
Couples Working on Their Relationship
Communication has broken down. You keep having the same fights. You feel disconnected. You want to rebuild connection and learn new patterns.
We work with couples on communication skills, conflict resolution, rebuilding intimacy, and navigating life transitions together.
Families Navigating Challenges
Family dynamics feel tense. Parent-teen conflicts keep escalating. You need support improving how family members communicate and understand each other.
We work with families on communication patterns, managing conflict, parental support, and handling major life changes as a family unit.
Athletes and Performers
You're dealing with performance anxiety, mental blocks, loss of confidence, or pressure that's stealing your joy. You need someone who understands competitive demands.
We work with athletes and performers on competition anxiety, mental blocks, building sustainable confidence, injury recovery, and maintaining mental health alongside performance.
LGBTQIA+ Individuals
You're navigating identity, coming out, discrimination, relationship challenges, or any mental health concern while needing a space that truly affirms who you are.
We provide LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy that respects and honors your identity, relationships, and experiences.
Anyone Motivated to Grow
You're going through a life transition, dealing with trauma, managing stress, or wanting better coping skills. You're ready to feel better and do the work.
We work with anyone facing life transitions, building resilience, healing from trauma, improving self-esteem, and creating sustainable mental wellness.
Age Range: Adolescents age 12 and up through older adults
Let's Start With a Conversation
We'd like to hear what you're going through and see if we can help. That's what the free consultation is for. A low-pressure conversation where you can ask questions, share what's happening, and decide if this feels like the right fit.
No sales pitch. No pressure. Just a real conversation about whether working together makes sense.
You've already taken the hardest step by looking for help. Let's take the next one together.
✓ Licensed & Confidential | ✓ No Obligation Consultation | ✓ HIPAA Compliant | ✓ Flexible Scheduling