About Me :

Clinical and Sport Psychologist, Cert. Personal Trainer Dr. John J. Carroll is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Certified Personal Trainer.  Dr. Carroll has worked with athletes of all ages as a trainer, coach, and psychologist. He began his career playing football and baseball at Phillips Academy, Andover, and then Amherst, moving into coaching thereafter. He coached high school football and college baseball before moving on to the Dragon Athletic Conditioning program for 4 summers in Eastern Massachusetts as athletes prepared for high school, college, and pro careers.  Dr. Carroll became a certified personal trainer in 2004 and created his holistic programs, classes, and workshops for clients in Los Angeles, CA.  In 2012 he began his doctoral program, where he gained clinical experience for his pre-and post-doctoral work in drug and alcohol addiction and treatment in Los Angeles.  

His first sport psychology book 'How to Play the Best Game of Your Life' was released in the fall of 2022.    In 2018, Dr. Carroll was part of the first online program to serve Veterans in coordination with the Veterans Administration, working with combat and disabled veterans who were struggling with mental health.  Dr. Carroll performs workshops with teams, gives lectures and works one on one with athletes. He is still active as a certified personal trainer, enjoys running marathons, helping athletes build up their skill sets, and is an avid musician.