Sports Performance Therapists in Denver, CO
You’re an athlete who’s always striving - maybe something feels off, or maybe you’re just ready to level up. Whether you're battling nerves before big games, stuck in a slump, feeling pressure to be perfect, or simply want to sharpen your focus and confidence, you're seeking more than just short-term fixes. You want to enjoy your sport, show up consistently, and feel grounded in who you are, both in and out of competition. Whether you're recovering from injury, preparing for the next level, or just want a space for support, I’m here to help you thrive.
You’re an athlete who’s always striving - maybe something feels off, or maybe you’re just ready to level up. Whether you're battling nerves before big games, stuck in a slump, feeling pressure to be perfect, or simply want to sharpen your focus and confidence, you're seeking more than just short-term fixes. You want to enjoy your sport, show up consistently, and feel grounded in who you are, both in and out of competition. Whether you're recovering from injury, preparing for the next level, or just want a space for support, I’m here to help you thrive.
Work and sports performance share the need for focus, persistence, courage, mood control, and executing one's vision.
There are times in life when one needs backup. Do not "go-it-alone" when it comes to life's challenges, but let me assist you on your path. The only constant in life is change and they come with personal, relational, and professional adjustments. Navigating the changes can be smoother with a trained professional behind you. We all have blind spots, even in the things we are best at doing. So trained perspective can help us discover them and tap into our inner wisdom to make our own decisions.
Work and sports performance share the need for focus, persistence, courage, mood control, and executing one's vision.
There are times in life when one needs backup. Do not "go-it-alone" when it comes to life's challenges, but let me assist you on your path. The only constant in life is change and they come with personal, relational, and professional adjustments. Navigating the changes can be smoother with a trained professional behind you. We all have blind spots, even in the things we are best at doing. So trained perspective can help us discover them and tap into our inner wisdom to make our own decisions.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in your head, or unsure of who you are or where you’re going, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Therapy can be a space where you feel grounded and comfortable showing up as you are, without pressure or judgment, while we make sense of what’s been weighing on you. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, stress, self-doubt, relationship challenges, family conflict, or major life transitions, my goal is to make you feel supported and respected while you gain insight and confidence in who you are and how to manage whatever comes your way.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in your head, or unsure of who you are or where you’re going, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Therapy can be a space where you feel grounded and comfortable showing up as you are, without pressure or judgment, while we make sense of what’s been weighing on you. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, stress, self-doubt, relationship challenges, family conflict, or major life transitions, my goal is to make you feel supported and respected while you gain insight and confidence in who you are and how to manage whatever comes your way.
I specialize in EMDR Intensives and EMDR Sports Performance Intensives designed to help clients process and heal from trauma, reduce emotional overwhelm, process setbacks or injuries, and address performance-related stress in a focused, structured format.
At Biological Roots Therapy, PLLC, we work with adults, athletes, and high performers navigating anxiety, trauma, chronic illness, life transitions, and performance-related stress. Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them despite functioning well outwardly. Using evidence-based approaches including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), we provide trauma-informed care focused on healing, resilience, emotional balance, and meaningful personal growth.
I specialize in EMDR Intensives and EMDR Sports Performance Intensives designed to help clients process and heal from trauma, reduce emotional overwhelm, process setbacks or injuries, and address performance-related stress in a focused, structured format.
At Biological Roots Therapy, PLLC, we work with adults, athletes, and high performers navigating anxiety, trauma, chronic illness, life transitions, and performance-related stress. Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them despite functioning well outwardly. Using evidence-based approaches including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), we provide trauma-informed care focused on healing, resilience, emotional balance, and meaningful personal growth.
You’ve invested in your education, your career, and your growth. Therapy is an investment in the person behind the performance.
Maybe you’re exhausted but can’t slow down. Maybe your mind never shuts off. Or perhaps you’ve achieved the milestones you worked so hard for… and still feel disconnected, irritable, or strangely unfulfilled.
High achievers are often the last ones to ask for support. You’re used to handling things on your own. But therapy isn’t about weakness — it’s about optimization. It’s a strategic space to think clearly, recalibrate, and strengthen the internal foundation that supports everything you do.
You’ve invested in your education, your career, and your growth. Therapy is an investment in the person behind the performance.
Maybe you’re exhausted but can’t slow down. Maybe your mind never shuts off. Or perhaps you’ve achieved the milestones you worked so hard for… and still feel disconnected, irritable, or strangely unfulfilled.
High achievers are often the last ones to ask for support. You’re used to handling things on your own. But therapy isn’t about weakness — it’s about optimization. It’s a strategic space to think clearly, recalibrate, and strengthen the internal foundation that supports everything you do.
Ryan strives to help clients understand themselves in greater depth and pursue purposeful growth, meaningful change, and to take steps towards healing the wounds that keep coming up. All while walking alongside individuals through overwhelming seasons and helping them overcome difficult hardships. Ryan strives to aid in the navigation of your story while processing through the challenges that life has in store.
Ryan strives to help clients understand themselves in greater depth and pursue purposeful growth, meaningful change, and to take steps towards healing the wounds that keep coming up. All while walking alongside individuals through overwhelming seasons and helping them overcome difficult hardships. Ryan strives to aid in the navigation of your story while processing through the challenges that life has in store.
Individuals often seek therapy to further personal growth and to address ongoing challenges in their lives. My approach to therapy offers clients a supportive space to authentically assess and explore life circumstances and to begin working towards meaningful change. I consider it my purpose in the therapeutic relationship to bring curiosity rather than judgment to our time together by being a compassionate communicator. I take a client-centered approach that gives you the opportunity to take an active role in your therapy while I respect your personal perspective, beliefs, values, and preferences.
Individuals often seek therapy to further personal growth and to address ongoing challenges in their lives. My approach to therapy offers clients a supportive space to authentically assess and explore life circumstances and to begin working towards meaningful change. I consider it my purpose in the therapeutic relationship to bring curiosity rather than judgment to our time together by being a compassionate communicator. I take a client-centered approach that gives you the opportunity to take an active role in your therapy while I respect your personal perspective, beliefs, values, and preferences.
At Rocker Health, we believe that mental wellness is a journey that deserves compassion, understanding, and personalized support. Our commitment to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health is at the forefront of everything we do. We understand that each individual's experience with mental health is unique, and we strive to create a welcoming environment where individuals feel safe and empowered to share their stories. Our mission is to provide a rock-solid foundation for our clients, guiding them toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.
At Rocker Health, we believe that mental wellness is a journey that deserves compassion, understanding, and personalized support. Our commitment to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health is at the forefront of everything we do. We understand that each individual's experience with mental health is unique, and we strive to create a welcoming environment where individuals feel safe and empowered to share their stories. Our mission is to provide a rock-solid foundation for our clients, guiding them toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.
After 20+ of playing various sports, I have struggled through my fair share of concussions and injuries.
Are you an athlete who struggles with anxiety before a big game, as you walk onto the practice field, or even as you sit at home? Or perhaps you are someone who is looking to better your mental well-being, improve your sleep, sharpen your focus, or decrease your anxiety and/or depressive symptoms. Whatever the objective may be, I can help you visualize and achieve your goals through neurofeedback and counseling.
After 20+ of playing various sports, I have struggled through my fair share of concussions and injuries.
Are you an athlete who struggles with anxiety before a big game, as you walk onto the practice field, or even as you sit at home? Or perhaps you are someone who is looking to better your mental well-being, improve your sleep, sharpen your focus, or decrease your anxiety and/or depressive symptoms. Whatever the objective may be, I can help you visualize and achieve your goals through neurofeedback and counseling.
Welcome! Beginning therapy is a courageous step toward growth, healing, and self-discovery, and it’s something to feel deeply proud of. In our work together, we can explore challenges such as anxiety, depression, burnout, life transitions, and relationship stress. I also support individuals who are new to therapy, offering a welcoming and supportive space to get started. My hope is that we will be focusing on building awareness, resilience, and practical coping strategies to support your well-being.
Welcome! Beginning therapy is a courageous step toward growth, healing, and self-discovery, and it’s something to feel deeply proud of. In our work together, we can explore challenges such as anxiety, depression, burnout, life transitions, and relationship stress. I also support individuals who are new to therapy, offering a welcoming and supportive space to get started. My hope is that we will be focusing on building awareness, resilience, and practical coping strategies to support your well-being.
I am passionate about empowering individual to align actions with values in order to pursue an authentically-guided life. The therapeutic relationship provides an ideal setting to practice communication, curiosity, acceptance, and accountability necessary to change what is not working, but to also find enjoyment in life. I have clinical experience treating a variety of presentations/dual diagnoses in all ranges of acuity. In regards to performance consulting, I have worked with all levels of athletes and performers from a variety of performance realms, including dancers and musicians, as well as those in the business setting.
I am passionate about empowering individual to align actions with values in order to pursue an authentically-guided life. The therapeutic relationship provides an ideal setting to practice communication, curiosity, acceptance, and accountability necessary to change what is not working, but to also find enjoyment in life. I have clinical experience treating a variety of presentations/dual diagnoses in all ranges of acuity. In regards to performance consulting, I have worked with all levels of athletes and performers from a variety of performance realms, including dancers and musicians, as well as those in the business setting.
As an athlete, I deeply understand the unique challenges you face. Whether you're struggling with confidence, perfectionism, fear of failure or injury, performance anxiety, or maintaining consistency in your performance, you're not alone. From recovering after an injury to navigating the recruiting process or transitioning to a new level, these hurdles can feel overwhelming - but they don’t have to define you.
I specialize in helping athletes like you discover your identity beyond sport, build unshakable confidence, and manage thoughts and emotions so you can perform at your peak.
As an athlete, I deeply understand the unique challenges you face. Whether you're struggling with confidence, perfectionism, fear of failure or injury, performance anxiety, or maintaining consistency in your performance, you're not alone. From recovering after an injury to navigating the recruiting process or transitioning to a new level, these hurdles can feel overwhelming - but they don’t have to define you.
I specialize in helping athletes like you discover your identity beyond sport, build unshakable confidence, and manage thoughts and emotions so you can perform at your peak.
With 14 years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Dr. Jeff Rocker has provided therapeutic services to clients nationwide. He is licensed in 25 states and has served clients from all age groups. Over the years, Dr. Jeff has organized lectures and various events in the community, including excursions and retreats for couples to improve their communication and better understand each other. He has experience working with athletes in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In addition, Dr. Jeff has also worked with clients in the Movie, Music, and Entertainment Industries.
With 14 years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Dr. Jeff Rocker has provided therapeutic services to clients nationwide. He is licensed in 25 states and has served clients from all age groups. Over the years, Dr. Jeff has organized lectures and various events in the community, including excursions and retreats for couples to improve their communication and better understand each other. He has experience working with athletes in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In addition, Dr. Jeff has also worked with clients in the Movie, Music, and Entertainment Industries.
Maybe it was a scary incident, negative comment, embarrassing moment or even a sports injury.
I specialize in helping adults navigate trauma, anxiety, sports performance and performance anxiety. Clients come to me looking for a non-traditional approach to help them heal profoundly. We'll work at your pace and you don't have to discuss details of your trauma if you choose. Now scheduling Brainspotting Intensives on weekends for RAPID healing!
Maybe it was a scary incident, negative comment, embarrassing moment or even a sports injury.
I specialize in helping adults navigate trauma, anxiety, sports performance and performance anxiety. Clients come to me looking for a non-traditional approach to help them heal profoundly. We'll work at your pace and you don't have to discuss details of your trauma if you choose. Now scheduling Brainspotting Intensives on weekends for RAPID healing!
I am an ADHD specialist with a background in education and coaching who is committed to supporting clients reach their goals.
Navigating life’s challenges and complexities can be overwhelming, but you do not have to face them alone. I believe that having a trusted companion on your journey and forming a strong therapeutic connection serves as the foundation for meaningful growth and lasting change.
In our work together, I will create a safe and supportive environment where you can explore challenges, celebrate successes, and work toward goals with confidence.
I am an ADHD specialist with a background in education and coaching who is committed to supporting clients reach their goals.
Navigating life’s challenges and complexities can be overwhelming, but you do not have to face them alone. I believe that having a trusted companion on your journey and forming a strong therapeutic connection serves as the foundation for meaningful growth and lasting change.
In our work together, I will create a safe and supportive environment where you can explore challenges, celebrate successes, and work toward goals with confidence.
When you come to therapy, you get to be vulnerable and explore the most important piece of life - who you are! My therapeutic process is tailored because I recognize that clients have different experiences and personalities. I utilize a non-judgemental and empathic approach that is friendly and kind, and sometimes challenging (if you need it!). You'll receive a customized plan that will help you recreate healthy perceptions of yourself and help you grow.
When you come to therapy, you get to be vulnerable and explore the most important piece of life - who you are! My therapeutic process is tailored because I recognize that clients have different experiences and personalities. I utilize a non-judgemental and empathic approach that is friendly and kind, and sometimes challenging (if you need it!). You'll receive a customized plan that will help you recreate healthy perceptions of yourself and help you grow.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with additional education and training in Sports and Performance Psychology and the AcuDetox Protocol
You thought your hard work and training would be enough to make you excel but here you are, once again, underwhelmed by your results. You've tried putting in more effort; working harder than before to improve but let's face it - it's not doing the trick. The anxiety and self-doubt creeps in: "Am I actually good enough?", "Should I just quit?", "Will this ever get better?". The uncertainty continues to grow and you feel like you're underwater, choking at the most unideal times.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with additional education and training in Sports and Performance Psychology and the AcuDetox Protocol
You thought your hard work and training would be enough to make you excel but here you are, once again, underwhelmed by your results. You've tried putting in more effort; working harder than before to improve but let's face it - it's not doing the trick. The anxiety and self-doubt creeps in: "Am I actually good enough?", "Should I just quit?", "Will this ever get better?". The uncertainty continues to grow and you feel like you're underwater, choking at the most unideal times.
I specialize in mood and anxiety, life/sport transitions, and sports performance.
Currently seeing Texas Clients virtually only. I am accepting in person Clients in Colorado! My passion is to collaborate and support individuals who are working through challenges brought on by life stressors. I believe that therapy offers room to expand on the connection between our emotional and physical health as well as align with values. My goal for clients is to gain awareness of how their emotions, feelings, and thoughts affect their mental state and overall wellness. I believe in the importance of incorporating awareness of the body through somatic reflection.
I specialize in mood and anxiety, life/sport transitions, and sports performance.
Currently seeing Texas Clients virtually only. I am accepting in person Clients in Colorado! My passion is to collaborate and support individuals who are working through challenges brought on by life stressors. I believe that therapy offers room to expand on the connection between our emotional and physical health as well as align with values. My goal for clients is to gain awareness of how their emotions, feelings, and thoughts affect their mental state and overall wellness. I believe in the importance of incorporating awareness of the body through somatic reflection.
Are you unable to see eye to eye with your partner, feeling out of balance in your life, or disengaged from yourself or others? I can help! Using my academic training combined with my clinical experience, I can help you make the necessary changes to create a more balanced and satisfying life. I have a strengths-based and solutions-focused approach where I provide supportive psychotherapy for individuals and couples. I look at therapy as an integrative process and use a variety of therapeutic modalities in my practice, which I always modify to meet my clients’ individual needs.
Are you unable to see eye to eye with your partner, feeling out of balance in your life, or disengaged from yourself or others? I can help! Using my academic training combined with my clinical experience, I can help you make the necessary changes to create a more balanced and satisfying life. I have a strengths-based and solutions-focused approach where I provide supportive psychotherapy for individuals and couples. I look at therapy as an integrative process and use a variety of therapeutic modalities in my practice, which I always modify to meet my clients’ individual needs.
As a therapist, I have experience working with PTSD, C-PTSD, sports performance, anxiety, depression, suicidality, relationship issues, and career/educational counseling.
As a therapist, I must be empathetic, curious, respectful, and, at times, direct with my clients. I incorporate various therapeutic techniques with my clients including, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems therapy, as well as somatic and mindfulness techniques.
As a therapist, I have experience working with PTSD, C-PTSD, sports performance, anxiety, depression, suicidality, relationship issues, and career/educational counseling.
As a therapist, I must be empathetic, curious, respectful, and, at times, direct with my clients. I incorporate various therapeutic techniques with my clients including, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems therapy, as well as somatic and mindfulness techniques.
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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.