More Than What You Do.
Making space to figure out who you are, not just who you're supposed to be.
Dr. Tyler Miles is a clinical and sport psychologist who works with young adults, athletes, and former athletes. She offers in-person services in Washington, D.C., and virtual therapy across 40+ PSYPACT states.
You Don't Have to Have It All Figured Out.
Maybe you're navigating a major life transition, struggling with relationships, or questioning what you want your future to look like. Maybe you've spent years meeting expectations, achieving goals, or being the person everyone else can count on, only to realize you're not entirely sure what you need.
Or maybe you're an athlete who knows how to push through challenges in your sport but is finding that the same approach doesn't always work when it comes to your mental health.
Whatever brings you here, therapy offers space to better understand yourself, work through difficult experiences, and build a life that feels meaningful to you.
You don't need to be in crisis, have a diagnosis, or know exactly what you want to work on to get started.
In addition to individual psychotherapy, I collaborate with athletic programs, cheerleading organizations, teams, coaches, and other professionals to bring psychological expertise into performance environments and broader conversations about mental health.
Services
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I believe therapy should be a place where you can show up as you are, without feeling like you need to have the right answers or present the best version of yourself.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and direct. I'll take the time to understand your experiences and perspective, but I'll also help you recognize patterns, challenge assumptions, and develop practical skills you can use outside of our sessions.
I draw primarily from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and person-centered approaches.
Together, we'll explore how your thoughts, emotions, past experiences, and relationships influence the way you navigate the world. We'll also work toward building greater psychological flexibility, understanding what matters to you, and making meaningful changes in your life.
Therapy isn't about eliminating every uncomfortable thought or feeling. It's about developing a different relationship with those experiences so they don't have to dictate how you live.
You set the pace, and we'll work collaboratively to figure out what feels most helpful.
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Interactive sessions addressing athlete mental health, confidence, performance anxiety, team dynamics, emotional regulation, perfectionism, and psychological well-being.
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Consultation for coaches, athletic staff, organizations, and other professionals navigating psychological considerations related to athlete support, performance environments, and mental health.
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Keynotes, conference presentations, webinars, and educational programming focused on mental health, sport psychology, athlete experiences, and the intersection of performance and wellbeing.
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Opportunities to collaborate on educational resources, athlete wellbeing initiatives, content development, and programs that make psychological support more accessible.
Each engagement is tailored to the needs and goals of the organization.
Young Adults and Life Transitions
Your twenties and early adulthood can bring exciting opportunities alongside a lot of uncertainty. Whether you're in college, starting your career, navigating relationships, or trying to figure out who you are outside other people's expectations, this stage of life can feel overwhelming.
I work with young adults navigating anxiety, perfectionism, identity, self-esteem, depression, relationship concerns, and major life transitions.
Our work focuses on understanding the patterns that keep you feeling stuck, developing greater self-awareness, and making choices that align with what actually matters to you.
How I Can Help
Athletes & Former Athletes
Being an athlete can shape the way you see yourself, your relationships, and the world around you. It can also create unique challenges around performance, expectations, identity, and self-worth.
As a clinical and sport psychologist, I help athletes navigate retirement, changes in identity, complicated relationships with their sport, and the process of building a meaningful life beyond competition.
I also work with athletes to address performance concerns such as performance anxiety, confidence, perfectionism, mental blocks, injury-related stress, and burnout.
Whether you're actively competing or haven't stepped onto the mat, field, or court in years, there's room to explore all of who you are—not just who you are as an athlete.
Cheerleading Mental Health & Tumbling Blocks
Cheer holds a particularly special place in my heart and work. Having spent years as a competitive (CALI) and collegiate (UNC-Chapel Hill) cheerleader before becoming a psychologist, I understand the sport's culture, demands, and complexities from both personal and professional perspectives.
I specialize in helping cheerleaders as they process difficult experiences in cheer, navigate complicated coaching or team dynamics, adjust to retirement, and explore their identity outside the sport.
I also support athletes as they navigate performance concerns like tumbling blocks, performance anxiety, confidence, and perfectionism.