Sports Performance Therapists in Phoenix, AZ
Focusing on peak performance and maximizing functioning leads to happiness, feeling content, and reduced negative self-impressions. Regardless of whether your performing in athletics, the arts, medicine, or human interaction, it is important to recognize both what is working to optimize performance (building consistency) and what is holding you back (mitigating challenges and overcoming difficulties). Focusing on the core competencies of self-awareness (knowing what is going on in your mind and performance) and self-management (how to take control of your true potential through mindset, behavior, and engagement) goals are realized.
Focusing on peak performance and maximizing functioning leads to happiness, feeling content, and reduced negative self-impressions. Regardless of whether your performing in athletics, the arts, medicine, or human interaction, it is important to recognize both what is working to optimize performance (building consistency) and what is holding you back (mitigating challenges and overcoming difficulties). Focusing on the core competencies of self-awareness (knowing what is going on in your mind and performance) and self-management (how to take control of your true potential through mindset, behavior, and engagement) goals are realized.
My mission is to help you heal, grow, & thrive through compassionate and effective counseling. Whether you're navigating social anxiety, depression, an eating disorder, disordered eating, or trauma, you deserve recovery, education, & a fulfilling life.
With extensive experience in all levels of care for eating disorders—including inpatient all the way to outpatient. I am trained in EMDR, I am equipped to guide you in processing trauma & achieving lasting recovery. My holistic approach focuses on healing all aspects of your life to help you find balance & manage life's challenges with the appropriate skills.
My mission is to help you heal, grow, & thrive through compassionate and effective counseling. Whether you're navigating social anxiety, depression, an eating disorder, disordered eating, or trauma, you deserve recovery, education, & a fulfilling life.
With extensive experience in all levels of care for eating disorders—including inpatient all the way to outpatient. I am trained in EMDR, I am equipped to guide you in processing trauma & achieving lasting recovery. My holistic approach focuses on healing all aspects of your life to help you find balance & manage life's challenges with the appropriate skills.
I work with athletes, first responders, and high performers navigating performance, mindset, and life transitions—both in and beyond sport. My ideal clients are ready to do the work and value growth, reflection, and honest feedback. My focus is typically ages 17+. For elite 16U athletes, parent involvement is required, and from my experience, an intensive format is often a better fit. I also support clients through injury, transition, or retirement, helping them reconnect with confidence, trust, and purpose. It’s important that the fit feels right—for you, your family, and for me—to ensure meaningful, lasting results.
I work with athletes, first responders, and high performers navigating performance, mindset, and life transitions—both in and beyond sport. My ideal clients are ready to do the work and value growth, reflection, and honest feedback. My focus is typically ages 17+. For elite 16U athletes, parent involvement is required, and from my experience, an intensive format is often a better fit. I also support clients through injury, transition, or retirement, helping them reconnect with confidence, trust, and purpose. It’s important that the fit feels right—for you, your family, and for me—to ensure meaningful, lasting results.
I work with humans struggling with anxiety, trauma, relationships, and sports performance.
Life can feel heavy and leave us feeling stuck and disconnected. Whether it’s the weight of past impactful events, the pressure to perform, or the distance growing between you and your partner. Healing and rediscovery is possible! I help humans process trauma, athletes strengthen their mental performance, and couples deepen connection and communication.
I work with humans struggling with anxiety, trauma, relationships, and sports performance.
Life can feel heavy and leave us feeling stuck and disconnected. Whether it’s the weight of past impactful events, the pressure to perform, or the distance growing between you and your partner. Healing and rediscovery is possible! I help humans process trauma, athletes strengthen their mental performance, and couples deepen connection and communication.
Additionally, I have experience with professional athletes and sports psychology, and I am knowledgeable in the area of integrative systemic therapy with families.
Navigating life today presents unique challenges marked by increased pressure and stress from factors such as intimate relationships, financial strain, social isolation, and identity crises during life transitions. Life’s challenges can disrupt routines, trigger anxiety and depression, and lead to feeling overwhelmed. Coping mechanisms and strategies exist to help us manage stress and navigate these changes effectively. Let’s collaborate to find out what works for you, so that you can feel more confident and in control of your life.
Additionally, I have experience with professional athletes and sports psychology, and I am knowledgeable in the area of integrative systemic therapy with families.
Navigating life today presents unique challenges marked by increased pressure and stress from factors such as intimate relationships, financial strain, social isolation, and identity crises during life transitions. Life’s challenges can disrupt routines, trigger anxiety and depression, and lead to feeling overwhelmed. Coping mechanisms and strategies exist to help us manage stress and navigate these changes effectively. Let’s collaborate to find out what works for you, so that you can feel more confident and in control of your life.
Evening and Weekend Appointments! NOW Accepting New Clients! Immediate Openings! Reduced rate and sliding scale available! Telehealth and in person availability. Children/Teens/Adults/Couples/Evenings available Life is a journey which can be wonderful at times, but it can also be a difficult process and adjustment. If you are struggling with feeling sad or overwhelmed, you are not alone, and I am here to help! I offer emotional and therapeutic support to those experiencing anxiety and depressive symptoms due to life transitions. My passion is helping individuals navigate their journey to and through life goals.
Evening and Weekend Appointments! NOW Accepting New Clients! Immediate Openings! Reduced rate and sliding scale available! Telehealth and in person availability. Children/Teens/Adults/Couples/Evenings available Life is a journey which can be wonderful at times, but it can also be a difficult process and adjustment. If you are struggling with feeling sad or overwhelmed, you are not alone, and I am here to help! I offer emotional and therapeutic support to those experiencing anxiety and depressive symptoms due to life transitions. My passion is helping individuals navigate their journey to and through life goals.
Hello, thank you for visiting my profile. I would describe my approach to the client as a Rogerian / client-centered one. I incorporate strategies, concepts, and interventions from DBT, CBT, Rogerian, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused, Existential, and Mindfulness based approaches.
Hello, thank you for visiting my profile. I would describe my approach to the client as a Rogerian / client-centered one. I incorporate strategies, concepts, and interventions from DBT, CBT, Rogerian, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused, Existential, and Mindfulness based approaches.
Daily stressors are inevitable, and it is essential to build coping strategies for how to manage stress and combat negative thinking patterns. Creating behavior changes is a focal point of psychotherapy and beneficial in wanting a sense of structure and consistency in one's relationships and daily life. My overall goal for each client is to work on obtaining balance within their own healthy lifestyle. Through obtaining balance one's past and present symptoms can lessen and each individual and/or couple can focus on the positive attributes of their life and move forward towards reaching their goals and the life worth living.
Daily stressors are inevitable, and it is essential to build coping strategies for how to manage stress and combat negative thinking patterns. Creating behavior changes is a focal point of psychotherapy and beneficial in wanting a sense of structure and consistency in one's relationships and daily life. My overall goal for each client is to work on obtaining balance within their own healthy lifestyle. Through obtaining balance one's past and present symptoms can lessen and each individual and/or couple can focus on the positive attributes of their life and move forward towards reaching their goals and the life worth living.
My hope and desire as a therapist is to help inspire and empower clients to reach their potentials. In my 35+ years of experience, I have worked with individuals from all ages and backgrounds, all with the desire to better their lives. I strive to create a safe, respectful, and collaborative relationship with my clients where curiosity and possibilities become a part of their approach to life. I strive to help my clients to live courageously, explore outside of your comfort zone, develop a growth mindset, and see challenges as opportunity.
My hope and desire as a therapist is to help inspire and empower clients to reach their potentials. In my 35+ years of experience, I have worked with individuals from all ages and backgrounds, all with the desire to better their lives. I strive to create a safe, respectful, and collaborative relationship with my clients where curiosity and possibilities become a part of their approach to life. I strive to help my clients to live courageously, explore outside of your comfort zone, develop a growth mindset, and see challenges as opportunity.
One of my specialties is improving sports performance with EMDR.
Life can be beautiful, but at times, it can feel messy, out of control, and overwhelming. When facing challenges that seem insurmountable, it's normal to feel unsure of where to turn or feel like you do not have the right tools. I'm here to help you discover right the tools to overcome these obstacles and challenges. Together, we'll explore your strengths, uncovering patterns that might be causing roadblocks. Through this process, we can foster hope, understanding, and growth as you strive for a better future.
One of my specialties is improving sports performance with EMDR.
Life can be beautiful, but at times, it can feel messy, out of control, and overwhelming. When facing challenges that seem insurmountable, it's normal to feel unsure of where to turn or feel like you do not have the right tools. I'm here to help you discover right the tools to overcome these obstacles and challenges. Together, we'll explore your strengths, uncovering patterns that might be causing roadblocks. Through this process, we can foster hope, understanding, and growth as you strive for a better future.
With 28 years in self-development and 15 years in Olympic sports, I offer a unique mind-body-soul approach to deep healing and transformation
Dr. Shirli works with women through practical intervention therapy, somatic healing, and energy work, guiding those who feel stuck, lost, or emotionally broken to regain clarity and empowerment. Focusing on mind, body, soul, and emotions, we restore balance, resilience, and coping skills for life's challenges. True transformation begins when life itself demands change. Together, we’ll rewrite limiting patterns, strengthen your energy field, and navigate challenges with grace, harmony, and emotional mastery—empowering you to steer your life toward peace and purpose. You are not here to survive—you are here to thrive.
With 28 years in self-development and 15 years in Olympic sports, I offer a unique mind-body-soul approach to deep healing and transformation
Dr. Shirli works with women through practical intervention therapy, somatic healing, and energy work, guiding those who feel stuck, lost, or emotionally broken to regain clarity and empowerment. Focusing on mind, body, soul, and emotions, we restore balance, resilience, and coping skills for life's challenges. True transformation begins when life itself demands change. Together, we’ll rewrite limiting patterns, strengthen your energy field, and navigate challenges with grace, harmony, and emotional mastery—empowering you to steer your life toward peace and purpose. You are not here to survive—you are here to thrive.
I am a LPCC with experience with Substance Use Disorder . I accept Mental Health only clients as well as those with Dual Diagnosis. Most often I explore with my clients to find the destructive elements in their lives. Together we then form a practice that becomes constructive and effective for the desired changes.
I am a LPCC with experience with Substance Use Disorder . I accept Mental Health only clients as well as those with Dual Diagnosis. Most often I explore with my clients to find the destructive elements in their lives. Together we then form a practice that becomes constructive and effective for the desired changes.
As a Sports Psychology Consultant, 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 also work with parents of athletes to help them understand how their role can help/hurt their athlete. 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 Sports Psychology Consultant, 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 also work with parents of athletes to help them understand how their role can help/hurt their athlete. 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.
My ideal client is someone impacted by trauma—whether from childhood, relationships, or life transitions—who feels overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected. They’re seeking a safe, nonjudgmental space to process the past, understand themselves more deeply, and build emotional resilience. They want to feel grounded, in control, and connected again, and are ready to do the work to get there.
My ideal client is someone impacted by trauma—whether from childhood, relationships, or life transitions—who feels overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected. They’re seeking a safe, nonjudgmental space to process the past, understand themselves more deeply, and build emotional resilience. They want to feel grounded, in control, and connected again, and are ready to do the work to get there.
As a Certified Mental Performance Consultant and Clinical Mental Health Counselor, I’m passionate about helping you rise into your fullest potential and live with purpose, confidence, and freedom. My work is rooted in a client-centered, integrative, and holistic approach that honors your unique journey. Through meaningful collaboration, we’ll uncover your inner strengths, break through limitations, and build the mental tools you need to thrive. I specialize in supporting high performers, athletes (ages 12+), and driven professionals who are ready to elevate their mindset and create lasting change from the inside out.
As a Certified Mental Performance Consultant and Clinical Mental Health Counselor, I’m passionate about helping you rise into your fullest potential and live with purpose, confidence, and freedom. My work is rooted in a client-centered, integrative, and holistic approach that honors your unique journey. Through meaningful collaboration, we’ll uncover your inner strengths, break through limitations, and build the mental tools you need to thrive. I specialize in supporting high performers, athletes (ages 12+), and driven professionals who are ready to elevate their mindset and create lasting change from the inside out.
Adam Berry has been involved in sports for over 20 years and has a Masters in Sports Psychology as well as being a certified hypnotherapist.
By combining proven psychological tools, Adam has had great success helping sportsmen and women overcome obstacles, break down barriers, and go on to perform at their absolute peak.
Adam Berry has been involved in sports for over 20 years and has a Masters in Sports Psychology as well as being a certified hypnotherapist.
By combining proven psychological tools, Adam has had great success helping sportsmen and women overcome obstacles, break down barriers, and go on to perform at their absolute peak.
Starting therapy is a meaningful step, and it’s one that takes courage. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply seeking a deeper connection to yourself and others, I’m here to walk alongside you with compassion, curiosity, and care.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and personalized. With a MA from Boston College in counseling psychology, I integrate evidence-based practices like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, existential therapy, bibliotherapy, and expressive arts. Healing and growth are not one-size-fits-all, and together, we’ll find the tools and approaches that feel right for you.
Starting therapy is a meaningful step, and it’s one that takes courage. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply seeking a deeper connection to yourself and others, I’m here to walk alongside you with compassion, curiosity, and care.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and personalized. With a MA from Boston College in counseling psychology, I integrate evidence-based practices like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, existential therapy, bibliotherapy, and expressive arts. Healing and growth are not one-size-fits-all, and together, we’ll find the tools and approaches that feel right for you.
Fully bilingual (English/Spanish) clinical and sport psychologist offering individual therapy, couples' therapy, and sport psychology and individual therapy (online and/or on-site). Exclusive to Arizona residents only. (spanish) - Psicólogo clínico y del deporte (bilingüe inglés/español) ofreciendo terapia individual, terapia de parejas y psicología deportiva (online o en oficina). Solo para residentes de Arizona.
Fully bilingual (English/Spanish) clinical and sport psychologist offering individual therapy, couples' therapy, and sport psychology and individual therapy (online and/or on-site). Exclusive to Arizona residents only. (spanish) - Psicólogo clínico y del deporte (bilingüe inglés/español) ofreciendo terapia individual, terapia de parejas y psicología deportiva (online o en oficina). Solo para residentes de Arizona.
Sports have always played a big role in my life.
Taking that first step to find a therapist can be overwhelming. As a clinical psychologist, I greatly value the privilege of walking alongside hurting people in need of hope. I utilize a person centered, solutions focused approach that values the individual and each individual's experience. I offer therapy from a faith based perspective, seeking to promote change through the healing God can provide. I enjoy working with all age groups from the very young through adulthood. No matter where you are along your journey to health, I'd love to meet you and work together towards accomplishing your goals!
Sports have always played a big role in my life.
Taking that first step to find a therapist can be overwhelming. As a clinical psychologist, I greatly value the privilege of walking alongside hurting people in need of hope. I utilize a person centered, solutions focused approach that values the individual and each individual's experience. I offer therapy from a faith based perspective, seeking to promote change through the healing God can provide. I enjoy working with all age groups from the very young through adulthood. No matter where you are along your journey to health, I'd love to meet you and work together towards accomplishing your goals!
I became a therapist because I enjoy helping people and I enjoy understanding what makes each person unique. It is through this understanding that I am able to get to the root of the problem and help walk alongside my clients through their journey of healing. I have a passion for helping people reach their goals whether it is personal, relational, occupational or in any other are of your life.
I became a therapist because I enjoy helping people and I enjoy understanding what makes each person unique. It is through this understanding that I am able to get to the root of the problem and help walk alongside my clients through their journey of healing. I have a passion for helping people reach their goals whether it is personal, relational, occupational or in any other are of your life.
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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.