Sports Performance Therapists in Shelby County, AL
In a safe, welcoming environment, the focus will always be you and your journey to the authentic version of yourself both in sports and in life.
Do you struggle with pressure, emotions, confidence, or anxiety? Are you stressed or overwhelmed trying to manage your time or responsibilities? Is defining yourself as a person without the title "athlete" involved in the description impossible for you? Are the nerves before a game beating you? When you make a mistake, do you find it hard to bounce back? Are you a leader having a hard time finding followers? Do you want to become more resilient and consistent with your thoughts and overall game play? Do you just want to take your game to the next level? Does your team have issues with chemistry, maintaining focus, or setting goals?
In a safe, welcoming environment, the focus will always be you and your journey to the authentic version of yourself both in sports and in life.
Do you struggle with pressure, emotions, confidence, or anxiety? Are you stressed or overwhelmed trying to manage your time or responsibilities? Is defining yourself as a person without the title "athlete" involved in the description impossible for you? Are the nerves before a game beating you? When you make a mistake, do you find it hard to bounce back? Are you a leader having a hard time finding followers? Do you want to become more resilient and consistent with your thoughts and overall game play? Do you just want to take your game to the next level? Does your team have issues with chemistry, maintaining focus, or setting goals?
Kayla Ogletree
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35242
Everyone deserves to live a life that they love and to be the person that they want to be. However, it can be hard to do that when life can be unfair, unpredictable, yet somehow wonderful all at the same time. If you find yourself in a place you never thought you would be, I would be honored to help you make a comeback and help you live your life to the fullest, with confidence as you gain self-awareness and start to believe in yourself again. Whether it is improving your performance or healing past hurts I am here to help you be where you want to be.
Everyone deserves to live a life that they love and to be the person that they want to be. However, it can be hard to do that when life can be unfair, unpredictable, yet somehow wonderful all at the same time. If you find yourself in a place you never thought you would be, I would be honored to help you make a comeback and help you live your life to the fullest, with confidence as you gain self-awareness and start to believe in yourself again. Whether it is improving your performance or healing past hurts I am here to help you be where you want to be.
Felicity Blunt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Would you like to have a more fulfilling life? Do you ever feel alone in your struggles? We all feel like this sometimes and could use some help finding answers. I can develop a unique treatment plan based on the specific goals you would like to accomplish. Please allow me to help you identify ways to bring more balance and peace to your life. Reaching for help is the first brave step toward wholeness. Please call, text, or email today.
Would you like to have a more fulfilling life? Do you ever feel alone in your struggles? We all feel like this sometimes and could use some help finding answers. I can develop a unique treatment plan based on the specific goals you would like to accomplish. Please allow me to help you identify ways to bring more balance and peace to your life. Reaching for help is the first brave step toward wholeness. Please call, text, or email today.
SATURDAY OPENINGS AVAILABLE and ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Integrative Health Services, LLC focuses on treating the mind, body, and spirit. Everyone is not the same and therefore, treatment is tailored to fit the individual needs of each person. Overall health and well-being are strongly encouraged while receiving mental health treatment. This is why Integrative Health Services keeps a unique referral list of highly qualified primary care doctors, massage therapists, holistic doctors/herbalists, yoga therapy instructors, psychiatrists, rheumatologists, personal trainers and many others that promote overall health and well-being.
SATURDAY OPENINGS AVAILABLE and ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Integrative Health Services, LLC focuses on treating the mind, body, and spirit. Everyone is not the same and therefore, treatment is tailored to fit the individual needs of each person. Overall health and well-being are strongly encouraged while receiving mental health treatment. This is why Integrative Health Services keeps a unique referral list of highly qualified primary care doctors, massage therapists, holistic doctors/herbalists, yoga therapy instructors, psychiatrists, rheumatologists, personal trainers and many others that promote overall health and well-being.
I see clients with needs involving emotional and mental pain that come from a variety of different pathways, including but not limited to, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, and trauma. I look to provide the client with evidenced based practices and interventions to allow the client, caregiver, and I to collaborate and determine the best pathway to growth. I see clients ranging in ages, from 3 to adulthood, and I work with relational problems, including families, divorce, blending families, and couples. I start with a Client Centered approach and integrate modalities as necessary to best serve my clients.
I see clients with needs involving emotional and mental pain that come from a variety of different pathways, including but not limited to, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, and trauma. I look to provide the client with evidenced based practices and interventions to allow the client, caregiver, and I to collaborate and determine the best pathway to growth. I see clients ranging in ages, from 3 to adulthood, and I work with relational problems, including families, divorce, blending families, and couples. I start with a Client Centered approach and integrate modalities as necessary to best serve my clients.
Our clients range in ages between 25 and 75. Their needs are varied but so are our services. Except for age, we do not limit ourselves to a particular niche of service. We provide help for over 200 presenting issues. From Addiction to Writers' Block and everything in between. The majority of our clients come to us for smoking cessation, weight loss, generalized anxiety and depression, trauma, relationship issues, OCD, ADHD and ADD.
Our clients range in ages between 25 and 75. Their needs are varied but so are our services. Except for age, we do not limit ourselves to a particular niche of service. We provide help for over 200 presenting issues. From Addiction to Writers' Block and everything in between. The majority of our clients come to us for smoking cessation, weight loss, generalized anxiety and depression, trauma, relationship issues, OCD, ADHD and ADD.
My name is Amanda Phillips, and I am an LICSW in the states of Alabama and Iowa. I strive to meet clients where they are, providing support and empowerment as they navigate ways to cope with both current and past traumas. My approach emphasizes walking alongside clients on their journey, helping them discover paths to healing while acknowledging that, although the past cannot be changed, growth and resilience are possible. My approach to therapy is rooted in trauma-informed care and a client-centered perspective. I prioritize creating a safe and supportive environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered.
My name is Amanda Phillips, and I am an LICSW in the states of Alabama and Iowa. I strive to meet clients where they are, providing support and empowerment as they navigate ways to cope with both current and past traumas. My approach emphasizes walking alongside clients on their journey, helping them discover paths to healing while acknowledging that, although the past cannot be changed, growth and resilience are possible. My approach to therapy is rooted in trauma-informed care and a client-centered perspective. I prioritize creating a safe and supportive environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered.
Hello and Welcome, my name is Emilio. I am a licensed clinical social worker holding licenses in Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, and South Carolina. I have been in practice for 43 years, with specialties in general mental health and behavioral health problems and challenges. This includes depression, anxiety, adjustment, mood, relationship, and marital problems and concerns. Certifications also in Grief and Loss, Addictions, and Life Coaching.
Hello and Welcome, my name is Emilio. I am a licensed clinical social worker holding licenses in Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, and South Carolina. I have been in practice for 43 years, with specialties in general mental health and behavioral health problems and challenges. This includes depression, anxiety, adjustment, mood, relationship, and marital problems and concerns. Certifications also in Grief and Loss, Addictions, and Life Coaching.
Going through challenges? Been through tough life events in the past that hold you back from the thriving life you want? Or do you simply want to grow and learn to be the best version of you? Thrive Therapeutic Services is here to help. I provide in-person therapy in my space in Clanton or Pelham and online therapy for folks who live around Alabama.
Going through challenges? Been through tough life events in the past that hold you back from the thriving life you want? Or do you simply want to grow and learn to be the best version of you? Thrive Therapeutic Services is here to help. I provide in-person therapy in my space in Clanton or Pelham and online therapy for folks who live around Alabama.
Jazmine Passley-Jones
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Life is full of challenges, but being happy shouldn't be one of them! Whether your unhappiness is defined as an adolescent suffering from bullying, a spouse in a marriage that's lost its passion, a parent concerned with dysfunction in your family, or an individual struggling with grief, depression, or anxiety, I am here to help. I believe therapy is a place to help uncover your truths, not create them. We all have the tools necessary to be our best selves, sometimes we just a little guidance. While children are my main clientele, I have a heart for anyone who is ready to challenge their potential and unlock true happiness.
Life is full of challenges, but being happy shouldn't be one of them! Whether your unhappiness is defined as an adolescent suffering from bullying, a spouse in a marriage that's lost its passion, a parent concerned with dysfunction in your family, or an individual struggling with grief, depression, or anxiety, I am here to help. I believe therapy is a place to help uncover your truths, not create them. We all have the tools necessary to be our best selves, sometimes we just a little guidance. While children are my main clientele, I have a heart for anyone who is ready to challenge their potential and unlock true happiness.
Jennifer W George
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Does life sometimes feel overwhelming and stressful? Have you noticed when just one thing in life is out of balance it can spill over into other areas too? This imbalance affects our moods and behaviors, our relationships and interactions with others personally and professionally. This does not just affect adults, it's affecting our youth and our children. The good thing is there is hope and resolution you already have access to, but perhaps haven't been able to tap into.. just yet.
Does life sometimes feel overwhelming and stressful? Have you noticed when just one thing in life is out of balance it can spill over into other areas too? This imbalance affects our moods and behaviors, our relationships and interactions with others personally and professionally. This does not just affect adults, it's affecting our youth and our children. The good thing is there is hope and resolution you already have access to, but perhaps haven't been able to tap into.. just yet.
Garrett Brent Irby
Licensed Professional Counselor, MDiv, LPC, CSAT, CPTT, EMDR
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you returning to the same behavior over and over despite the consequences? Obsessing over certain behaviors and compulsively acting on them? Maybe a loved one in your life struggling with an addiction? Reaching out for help can feel like the end of the rope. For many, it feels like a free fall. You can overcome all of these struggles. You need a guide. Congratulations for courageously taking this first step. Fearful, confused, think it will never get any better? Want some guidance? Since 2012 Garrett has provided counseling services to people who have deep desires for connection with others and peace with the world.
Are you returning to the same behavior over and over despite the consequences? Obsessing over certain behaviors and compulsively acting on them? Maybe a loved one in your life struggling with an addiction? Reaching out for help can feel like the end of the rope. For many, it feels like a free fall. You can overcome all of these struggles. You need a guide. Congratulations for courageously taking this first step. Fearful, confused, think it will never get any better? Want some guidance? Since 2012 Garrett has provided counseling services to people who have deep desires for connection with others and peace with the world.
Hello, I am Patricia. I am a multilingual, Licensed Master Social Worker with over 10 years of providing supportive counseling and therapy from a strengths based perspective. I have experience with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which is solutions focused to help clients move from crisis to confidence. I earned my Sociology Bachelor’s of Arts from New York University and my Master’s of Science in Social Work from Columbia University. I have worked in various clinical settings and care systems for over 14 years.
Hello, I am Patricia. I am a multilingual, Licensed Master Social Worker with over 10 years of providing supportive counseling and therapy from a strengths based perspective. I have experience with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which is solutions focused to help clients move from crisis to confidence. I earned my Sociology Bachelor’s of Arts from New York University and my Master’s of Science in Social Work from Columbia University. I have worked in various clinical settings and care systems for over 14 years.
Online Therapists
She specializes in neurofeedback, EMDR therapy and sports mental training for peak performance.
Our dedicated team of counselors at Noonday strives to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals, families, and communities. Our goal is to provide a place to heal from the past, acceptance of the present and redemption for the future.
She specializes in neurofeedback, EMDR therapy and sports mental training for peak performance.
Our dedicated team of counselors at Noonday strives to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals, families, and communities. Our goal is to provide a place to heal from the past, acceptance of the present and redemption for the future.
As a REAL Sports Psychologist, I have a unique practice in that I specialize in working with athletes who have the desire to take their game to the next level.
I work with parents of athletes to help them understand how their role can help/hurt their athletes. My graduate degrees are in Athletic Counseling (M.S.) and Sports Psychology (Doctorate). Athletic Counseling targets issues that are not necessarily sports-related but can detrimentally affect performance. Mental Skills Training is the fundamentals of SP.
As a REAL Sports Psychologist, I have a unique practice in that I specialize in working with athletes who have the desire to take their game to the next level.
I work with parents of athletes to help them understand how their role can help/hurt their athletes. My graduate degrees are in Athletic Counseling (M.S.) and Sports Psychology (Doctorate). Athletic Counseling targets issues that are not necessarily sports-related but can detrimentally affect performance. Mental Skills Training is the fundamentals of SP.
Carmela Y Drake
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S , NCC, CAADP, ACGCIII
Verified Verified
Montgomery, AL 36104
Specialty area is co-occurring disorders with adolescents and young adults as well as the mental health needs of student-athletes with emphasis on transitioning from high school competition to intercollegiate sports as well as the impact of transitioning to life after competition.
The mission of GFG Counseling and Consulting Service (GFGCC) is to provide client-centered counseling service to young adults and adolescents that are facing overwhelming challenges and seek sustainable change to overcome those challenges. GFGCC is also committed to providing clinical supervision, grant writing consultation, program evaluation, and professional development services. Currently not accepting any new ALCs.
Specialty area is co-occurring disorders with adolescents and young adults as well as the mental health needs of student-athletes with emphasis on transitioning from high school competition to intercollegiate sports as well as the impact of transitioning to life after competition.
The mission of GFG Counseling and Consulting Service (GFGCC) is to provide client-centered counseling service to young adults and adolescents that are facing overwhelming challenges and seek sustainable change to overcome those challenges. GFGCC is also committed to providing clinical supervision, grant writing consultation, program evaluation, and professional development services. Currently not accepting any new ALCs.
Jason Southall Orrock
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montgomery, AL 36117
I am experienced in working with individuals 18 & up that suffer from: anxiety, anger, blended families, career exploration, couples counseling, depression, family conflict, PTSD, relationships, self-control, sex counseling, sexual orientation, social skills, substance abuse, suicidal thoughts, trauma and sports performance in athletics.
I specialize in following areas: Couples Counseling, PTSD, Anxiety, Adolescents and Depression. My goal is to empower my clients to break negative patterns of thinking, feeling and communicating, developing a heightened self awareness that will produce lifestyle change resulting in greater mental, physical and spiritual functioning within their lives.
I am experienced in working with individuals 18 & up that suffer from: anxiety, anger, blended families, career exploration, couples counseling, depression, family conflict, PTSD, relationships, self-control, sex counseling, sexual orientation, social skills, substance abuse, suicidal thoughts, trauma and sports performance in athletics.
I specialize in following areas: Couples Counseling, PTSD, Anxiety, Adolescents and Depression. My goal is to empower my clients to break negative patterns of thinking, feeling and communicating, developing a heightened self awareness that will produce lifestyle change resulting in greater mental, physical and spiritual functioning within their lives.
Common issues clients present with are anxiety, sports fatigue, life transitions, stress, relational issues, and various traumas.
Hey you… so you want to feel confident & as if you’ve got it all together but deep down your battling self-doubt, worry & mental blocks in your performance. Anxiety & trauma have a way of making us feel worthless, broken, & lost. Do you find yourself frustrated with your decreased performance, struggling relationships, or navigating who you are in this season? Maybe it’s gotten so bad that you struggle to remember when things DIDN’T feel like this. You’re here because you’re ready for something different. To THINK different. To RESPOND different. To SHOW UP different. More than anything, you want to FEEL different!
Common issues clients present with are anxiety, sports fatigue, life transitions, stress, relational issues, and various traumas.
Hey you… so you want to feel confident & as if you’ve got it all together but deep down your battling self-doubt, worry & mental blocks in your performance. Anxiety & trauma have a way of making us feel worthless, broken, & lost. Do you find yourself frustrated with your decreased performance, struggling relationships, or navigating who you are in this season? Maybe it’s gotten so bad that you struggle to remember when things DIDN’T feel like this. You’re here because you’re ready for something different. To THINK different. To RESPOND different. To SHOW UP different. More than anything, you want to FEEL different!
I have a specific interest in counseling adults, teenagers, and athletes with depression/anxiety issues, life transition adjustments, sexual addiction, trauma, codependency, relationship issues, and sports performance issues.
I specialize in nervous system regulation and recovery. I also help clients by guiding them to understand and heal their internal conflicts using Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. My specialty lies in addressing the root causes of internal conflicts and compulsive behaviors and helping clients develop healthier relationships with themselves and others.
I have a specific interest in counseling adults, teenagers, and athletes with depression/anxiety issues, life transition adjustments, sexual addiction, trauma, codependency, relationship issues, and sports performance issues.
I specialize in nervous system regulation and recovery. I also help clients by guiding them to understand and heal their internal conflicts using Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. My specialty lies in addressing the root causes of internal conflicts and compulsive behaviors and helping clients develop healthier relationships with themselves and others.
Britt Tavel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Waitlist for new clients
It is my goal to help you heal and feel whole again. My hope is to meet you and make you feel like you’re talking to a friend in a safe space, where you feel heard, can be honest with yourself, and can start to feel relief. Maybe you’re going through a divorce; Are a newlywed struggling with your new chapter; Away at college and miss your parents; Can’t seem to keep up with life’s expectations; or feel like you just don’t know yourself anymore, I want to be the one person who you can depend on to be genuine, constant, and supportive.
It is my goal to help you heal and feel whole again. My hope is to meet you and make you feel like you’re talking to a friend in a safe space, where you feel heard, can be honest with yourself, and can start to feel relief. Maybe you’re going through a divorce; Are a newlywed struggling with your new chapter; Away at college and miss your parents; Can’t seem to keep up with life’s expectations; or feel like you just don’t know yourself anymore, I want to be the one person who you can depend on to be genuine, constant, and supportive.
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Sports Performance Therapists
How does sports psychology work?
Sports psychology helps athletes identify and overcome challenges, such as perfectionism or a fear of failure, and improve key mental skills, such as confidence or concentration. By applying principles and techniques from psychology, such as goal-setting, visualization, positive self-talk, and emotion regulation, sports psychologists help athletes improve their performance on the field and their well-being overall.
How long does treatment for a sports-related problem take?
The duration of sports psychology treatment depends on the athlete’s individual challenges, goals, the complexity of the interventions used, and even on the length of the season. A performance anxiety issue may be treated with a short-term treatment, like Cognitive behavioural therapy, while issues such as depression, substance abuse, or severe anxiety may require longer-term treatments.
How effective is treatment for sports performance problems?
Sports psychology has been shown to improve performance and help athletes manage their emotions. Sports psychology can be effective in boosting performance, team dynamics, and injury rehabilitation. Over the past decade, nearly every professional sports team in every major sport has added a sports psychologist to its staff. Many colleges have done the same, and even some high school programs have done the same. Olympic hopefuls may consult with sports psychologists starting in elementary school.
What are the limitations of sports psychology?
Sports psychology may have several limitations. Every athlete is unique and may respond differently to sports psychology treatments. Therapy can help an athlete reach their potential; it can help athletes cope with injury and pain, but it cannot change the physical limitations that may be affecting an athlete’s performance.