Meet
Dr. Adamo
I later completed my doctorate in counseling psychology at the University of Oklahoma. My training emphasized evidence-based assessment, diagnosis, and psychotherapy, allowing me to work effectively with both performance-related concerns and clinically significant mental health challenges. Throughout that process, I continued to deepen my focus on the intersection of mental health, physical activity, and relationships. My dissertation examined relationship satisfaction among couples who engage in physical activity together, highlighting the role of shared movement in both personal and interpersonal functioning.
Following my training, I spent 12 years at a group therapy practice in O’Fallon, Missouri, where I worked with individuals striving for both personal growth and peak performance. This work required a level of clinical judgment and psychological depth that goes well beyond skills coaching alone. While traditional therapy can be effective, I often noticed a gap when it came to integrating exercise, nutrition, and mindset. Having experienced firsthand the impact of this integration, I founded Triad Functional Mental Health.
At Triad, we work with athletes, professionals, and high-achieving individuals who want more than symptom reduction—they want to perform better, feel stronger, and live with greater intention. Our work is grounded in licensed psychological care and evidence-based treatment, not coaching models or motivational frameworks alone. By integrating mental health care, physical training, and nutrition, we help clients build resilience, optimize performance, and sustain progress over time.
Outside of my professional work, I’m a husband and proud father of two boys. I enjoy athletics, films, audiobooks, and staying active. I’m passionate about helping driven individuals align their mental and physical health so they can perform at their best—in sport, work, and life.
My path into psychology began during my freshman year of college, a time when I felt off course both academically and personally. Working with a counselor helped me regain direction, but it was my psychology coursework—and especially my introduction to sport psychology—that truly set the trajectory of my career. I earned my bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Oregon and went on to complete my master’s degree in sport psychology in Boston.
After graduate school, I became a certified personal trainer—unexpectedly—and quickly realized how powerful it was to combine mental skills training with physical conditioning. Helping athletes and high-achieving individuals improve performance, build consistency, and reach meaningful goals felt like a natural extension of my work. My growing interest in nutrition further strengthened my belief that sustainable performance requires a fully integrated approach.
