Lisa Bonta Sumii
(She/Her/Hers)
Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Train your mind like you train your body - Where mental strength meets performance.
I'm looking forward to meeting you. With over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, I provide clinical therapy and mental performance consultation to help athletes manage pressure, navigate transitions, build resilience, and thrive—both in sport and in life. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Mental Performance Consultant® (CMPC), I offer a unique blend of clinical expertise and high-performance strategies designed specifically for the demands of elite competition. I integrate evidence-based therapeutic approaches with mental skills training, including mindfulness, confidence building, focus, and emotional regulation. My work is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and grounded in supporting the whole person—not just the performer. Whether you're working through injury, identity, burnout, or performance blocks, I create a space where athletes and their support systems feel seen, heard, and empowered.
Practice hours (PDT)
Accepts new patients after hospitalization for
- Severe depression
- Suicidal intent or a plan
- Severe emotional stress or trauma
Reserves times throughout the week for new clients after discharge from the hospital.
Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Academic Concerns
- Adoption
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Athletic Performance
- Athletic/Sports performance
- Burnout
- Career
- Childhood Abuse
- Depression
- Divorce
- Gender Identity
- Grief and Loss
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Panic
- Parenting Concerns
- Peer Difficulties
- Perfectionism
- Performance Anxiety
- Personal Growth
- Racial Identity
- Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
- Relationship Violence/Stalking/Harassment
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
Special groups
- Active duty military
- Adult children of alcoholics
- Athletes
- Clients from the court/judicial system
- Immigrants
- People of color
- People who are bisexual
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
- Professional Healthcare Providers
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Assessment/Evaluation
- Behavior Modification
- Couples Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Attachment-Based Therapies
- Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
- Non-Violent Communication Process
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Behavior Therapy
- Anger Management
- Mindfulness Training
Remote options
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
$150 — $250per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – California
- Anthem – California
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – California
- Blue Shield of California – California
- Kaiser – California
- Out-of-network insurance
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
- Package pricing
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- Single case agreement
- Sliding scale
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Apple Pay
- Cash
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Paypal
- Venmo
- Zelle
Credentials
Licenses
LCSW
CA Board of Behavioral Sciences
LCS #19492, California
Certificates
Certified Mental Performance Consultant®
Association for Applied Sport Psychology
Education
University of California at Santa Barbara
BA (Bachelor of Arts), 1991
I studied the contributions of BIPOC people and communities on American History.
Smith College School of Social Work
MSW (Master of Social Work), 1994
I studied and trained to become a psychotherapist.
Publications
The AthMindset® Workbook: Training your mind for optimal mental health in sport and in life
2023, Published Book
A comprehensive workbook offers tools to boost athlete mental health, resilience, and performance.
See publication