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Burgess Sports Counseling- Grace Burgess
Counselor, MEd, ALC, NCC

Burgess Sports Counseling- Grace Burgess

Counselor, MEd, ALC, NCC

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Hoover, AL 35244
Let's Connect (205) 898-6245
Photo of Melissa Grace Burgess - Burgess Sports Counseling- Grace Burgess, Counselor, MEd, ALC, NCC
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?
Together, we can enhance your understanding of the role of the mental game within your sport. We can enhance your mental performance connected to your unique issues, needs, and wants. We can develop practical strategies to implement into your daily life to assist in your self-exploration journey and make progress towards your personal and team goals.
As a former collegiate athlete, a current teacher and coach, and a current recruiting coordinator, I want to help all athletes improve their overall wellness. Through sport, we can become more resilient, competent, and self-aware in order to grow and develop into the most authentic version of ourselves. Through sport, we can become who we want to be in life.
Call or Burgess Sports Counseling- Grace Burgess now for a free 15 minute consultation - (205) 898-6245

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Hoover, AL 35244

(205) 898-6245
I specialize in Sports Performance, Self Esteem and Mental Performance 
$100 Per Session  
I see individuals and groups  
Let's Connect (205) 898-6245
Photo of Melissa Grace Burgess - Burgess Sports Counseling- Grace Burgess, Counselor, MEd, ALC, NCC

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Hoover, AL 35244

(205) 898-6245
I specialize in Sports Performance, Self Esteem and Mental Performance 
$100 Per Session  
I see individuals and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $100
  • Couple Sessions $150
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Cash, Check, Venmo
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I am working toward becoming a provider on insurance panels.
Photo of Melissa Grace Burgess - Burgess Sports Counseling- Grace Burgess, Counselor, MEd, ALC, NCC
Burgess Sports Counseling- Grace Burgess
Counselor, MEd, ALC, NCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (205) 898-6245
"
I am working toward becoming a provider on insurance panels.
Photo of Melissa Grace Burgess - Burgess Sports Counseling- Grace Burgess, Counselor, MEd, ALC, NCC
Burgess Sports Counseling- Grace Burgess
Counselor, MEd, ALC, NCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (205) 898-6245

Qualifications

    Counselor: Melissa Grace Burgess

  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Alabama / ALC04453 Supervised by Deegan Malone (Alabama / 565/S) Melissa Grace Burgess
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 2 years
  • Attended University of Montevallo, MEd- School Counseling, Graduated 2022
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from LaGrange College BS- Early Childhood Education / 2009
  • Degree/Diploma from University of Montevallo MEd- Collaborative Education / 2018
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Being a college athlete, teacher, coach, and counselor has guided me to my dream job: sports counseling.
Photo of Melissa Grace Burgess - Burgess Sports Counseling- Grace Burgess, Counselor, MEd, ALC, NCC
Burgess Sports Counseling- Grace Burgess
Counselor, MEd, ALC, NCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (205) 898-6245
"
Being a college athlete, teacher, coach, and counselor has guided me to my dream job: sports counseling.
Photo of Melissa Grace Burgess - Burgess Sports Counseling- Grace Burgess, Counselor, MEd, ALC, NCC
Burgess Sports Counseling- Grace Burgess
Counselor, MEd, ALC, NCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (205) 898-6245

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Sports Performance
  • Self Esteem
  • Mental Performance

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Body Image
  • Career Counseling
  • Depression
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Stress
  • Time Management
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When you come to me, you can expect to enhance your understanding of the role of the mental game in both individual and team sport. 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.
Photo of Melissa Grace Burgess - Burgess Sports Counseling- Grace Burgess, Counselor, MEd, ALC, NCC
Burgess Sports Counseling- Grace Burgess
Counselor, MEd, ALC, NCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (205) 898-6245
"
When you come to me, you can expect to enhance your understanding of the role of the mental game in both individual and team sport. 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.
Photo of Melissa Grace Burgess - Burgess Sports Counseling- Grace Burgess, Counselor, MEd, ALC, NCC
Burgess Sports Counseling- Grace Burgess
Counselor, MEd, ALC, NCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (205) 898-6245

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen

Participants

Individuals
Group

Age

Preteen
Teen

Participants

Individuals
Group

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Adlerian
  • Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)
  • Athletic Counseling
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Humanistic
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Sport Counseling
  • Strength-Based
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I will use types of therapy unique to the client I am seeing. Most of my sessions will include searching for practical strategies to implement into daily life in order to enhance mindfulness, self-awareness, self-esteem, and confidence while minimizing negativity, unhelpful thoughts, anxiety, and stress.
Photo of Melissa Grace Burgess - Burgess Sports Counseling- Grace Burgess, Counselor, MEd, ALC, NCC
Burgess Sports Counseling- Grace Burgess
Counselor, MEd, ALC, NCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (205) 898-6245
"
I will use types of therapy unique to the client I am seeing. Most of my sessions will include searching for practical strategies to implement into daily life in order to enhance mindfulness, self-awareness, self-esteem, and confidence while minimizing negativity, unhelpful thoughts, anxiety, and stress.
Photo of Melissa Grace Burgess - Burgess Sports Counseling- Grace Burgess, Counselor, MEd, ALC, NCC
Burgess Sports Counseling- Grace Burgess
Counselor, MEd, ALC, NCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (205) 898-6245

Location

Primary Location

Hoover, AL 35244

(205) 898-6245
Photo of Melissa Grace Burgess - Burgess Sports Counseling- Grace Burgess, Counselor, MEd, ALC, NCC
Burgess Sports Counseling- Grace Burgess
Counselor, MEd, ALC, NCC
Call for a free consultation now - (205) 898-6245
Photo of Melissa Grace Burgess - Burgess Sports Counseling- Grace Burgess, Counselor, MEd, ALC, NCC
Burgess Sports Counseling- Grace Burgess
Counselor, MEd, ALC, NCC
Call for a free consultation now - (205) 898-6245