SPORTS PSYCHIATRIST IN DENVER | LUX MENTAL HEALTH

Performing at the Top of Your Game Starts With Your Mental Health

For athletes who are high-functioning, driven, and done settling for less than their full potential.

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Care built around your performance, not despite it

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Specialized training in sports and performance psychiatry

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From high school and NCAA competitors to professionals and Olympians

Pushing Through Has a Ceiling

Most athletes I work with have spent a long time telling themselves it's just nerves, just pressure, just part of the game. And for a while, that works. But anxiety, OCD, depression, sleep issues, and focus problems don't tend to resolve on their own. At some point, the mental side of your game becomes the thing standing between you and your next level. That's where I come in.

I Get It Because I've Lived It

Hi, I’m Dr. Sarah Quaratella. I was a three-season Division I athlete at Yale. I know what it's like to be in an environment where asking for help feels like weakness, where your identity is tied up in how you perform, and where the expectation is always to push harder. That experience is why I pursued specialized training in sports and performance psychiatry, and it's in the room with me every time I see an athlete.

Meet Dr. Quaratella

Treatment That Makes You Better at What You Do

I'm not interested in asking you to slow down or scale back. My goal is for you to leave treatment performing at a higher level than when you came in, in your sport and in your life. Here's what that work includes:

Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation specific to your sport and performance demands
Diagnosis and treatment of conditions including anxiety, OCD, depression, and ADHD
Sleep and recovery optimization
Support through injury, burnout, and return to sport
Identity and transition work for career changes and life after sport
Coordination with coaches, athletic trainers, and support staff

Caring for Elite Performers at Every Level

I work with athletes from high school and NCAA competitors to professionals and Olympians across a wide range of sports. I also work with executives, entrepreneurs, and high performers in demanding fields who operate under the same kind of pressure, and who benefit from the same performance-focused approach to care.

The Sports Psychiatry Process

Step 1: Initial Evaluation

A comprehensive intake that looks at your mental health history alongside your athletic background, training demands, and goals. This is a deep-dive, not just a standard intake.

Step 2: Diagnosis & Treatment Plan

Dr. Quaratella shares her findings and works with you to build a plan which is always made through the lens of your sport and your goals.

Step 3: Ongoing Care & Collaboration

Regular follow-ups, adjustments around your season or training load, and coordination with your coaching staff or sports medicine team when helpful.

What I Treat

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Anxiety and performance anxiety
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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Depression and mood concerns
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ADHD and executive functioning
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Sleep and recovery issues
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Burnout and performance fatigue
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Eating disorders in sport
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Injury recovery and return to sport
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Identity challenges and life after sport

Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs)

Frequently Asked Questions About Sports Psychiatry

That's one of the first things we talk about. Every treatment decision is made with your performance in mind. I understand what athletes need to stay sharp, focused, and competitive, and I build your plan accordingly.
Yes. I'm available for team and organizational consulting, including mental health program design, staff education, and cultural environment consultation. Reach out to discuss what that could look like for your team.
Yes. Privacy is a priority, particularly for athletes where visibility and reputation are part of the picture. I only coordinate with coaches or staff with your explicit consent.
For younger athletes, care often involves parents, coaches, or athletic trainers. I'm experienced working within those dynamics and can help the full support system understand what's going on and how to help.

Your Mental Health Is the One Area You Haven't Fully Addressed Yet

Book a complimentary 15-minute discovery call. We'll talk through what you're navigating and map out what treatment could look like for your specific situation.

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