Alicia Rickels

Alicia Rickels, MA, is an emerging professional in the fields of clinical psychology and mental performance consulting, currently serving as a Behavioral Health Provider Trainee at UC San Diego Health Integrated Behavioral Health since July 2022. Alicia has extensive experience conducting intake assessments, providing therapy rooted in emotion-focused and cognitive-behavioral techniques, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Additionally, Alicia works as a Mental Performance Consultant Trainee at HeadSet Sports, coordinating mental performance plans for athletes, while also contributing to the UCSD Center for Healthy Eating and Activity Research as a Research Assistant. Alicia's educational background includes a PsyD in Clinical Psychology and a dual Master's in Clinical Psychology and High Performance Sport, complemented by a Bachelor's in Exercise and Sport Science. With a diverse range of roles that span fitness, therapeutic interventions, and research, Alicia demonstrates a strong commitment to promoting mental and physical well-being.