Sports Performance Therapists in Denver, CO
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.
As a licensed psychologist with over 30 years of clinical experience in community mental health, medical, military and sports settings, I have provided clinical support for individuals experiencing a wide range of anxiety producing situations and life events.
Life presents us with many situations and many requirements that are very stressful. Trying to cope and manage these events can cause both anxiety and depression if the challenge seems overwhelming or unattainable . Many of these stressors may be very specific situations such as performance as an athlete or musician or public speaker. Some are more unpredictable such as coping with a loss or life transition. So often we expect ourselves to "push through" or "deal with it" and we don't accept and honor the difficulty of these stressors. Many times, despite our best efforts it is difficult to deal with these situations on our own.
As a licensed psychologist with over 30 years of clinical experience in community mental health, medical, military and sports settings, I have provided clinical support for individuals experiencing a wide range of anxiety producing situations and life events.
Life presents us with many situations and many requirements that are very stressful. Trying to cope and manage these events can cause both anxiety and depression if the challenge seems overwhelming or unattainable . Many of these stressors may be very specific situations such as performance as an athlete or musician or public speaker. Some are more unpredictable such as coping with a loss or life transition. So often we expect ourselves to "push through" or "deal with it" and we don't accept and honor the difficulty of these stressors. Many times, despite our best efforts it is difficult to deal with these situations on our own.
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 & 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 & you don't have to discuss details of your trauma if you choose. Now scheduling Brainspotting Intensives on weekends for RAPID healing!
Besides Sports Performance training, Dr.
Dr. Jim is a Performance Consultant & Mental Conditioning Coach who provides performance enhancement & counseling to athletes of all ages and levels, teams, organizations, businesses, military & governing bodies. He works in these sectors to improve performance both on & off the field of play, welling-being & mental health while reducing stress and anxiety. He has worked with pro teams and athletes, and he has worked with & trained thousands of athletes, coaches, & parents over the past 24 years. He also works with performing arts, business professionals, military, and law enforcement as an performance coach and consultant.
Besides Sports Performance training, Dr.
Dr. Jim is a Performance Consultant & Mental Conditioning Coach who provides performance enhancement & counseling to athletes of all ages and levels, teams, organizations, businesses, military & governing bodies. He works in these sectors to improve performance both on & off the field of play, welling-being & mental health while reducing stress and anxiety. He has worked with pro teams and athletes, and he has worked with & trained thousands of athletes, coaches, & parents over the past 24 years. He also works with performing arts, business professionals, military, and law enforcement as an performance coach and consultant.
I specialize in mood and anxiety, life 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. 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 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. 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.
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.
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 am EMDR certified and have experience utilizing EMDR with a variety of trauma, sports performance, chronic pain, recent events, and helping the nervous system release emotion.
I am passionate about helping people by teaching them to help themselves. This looks like teaching coping skills and thought-change perspectives to expand their ability to cope with the stressors of life. I have experience working a variety of athletes from elite to recreational levels for both personal and performance-based concerns. I am also passionate about serving clients experiencing grief and loss, as grief requires being witnessed to heal, and I am willing to witness your grief. I welcome clients looking to work through anxiety, breakups, loss of identity, and life changes.
I am EMDR certified and have experience utilizing EMDR with a variety of trauma, sports performance, chronic pain, recent events, and helping the nervous system release emotion.
I am passionate about helping people by teaching them to help themselves. This looks like teaching coping skills and thought-change perspectives to expand their ability to cope with the stressors of life. I have experience working a variety of athletes from elite to recreational levels for both personal and performance-based concerns. I am also passionate about serving clients experiencing grief and loss, as grief requires being witnessed to heal, and I am willing to witness your grief. I welcome clients looking to work through anxiety, breakups, loss of identity, and life changes.
My main areas of focus are anxiety, sports performance, and perfectionism.
Are you an anxious, perfectionistic overthinker yearning for peace of mind? If anxiety is keeping you from unlocking your full potential—whether in relationships, your career, or athletic pursuits—you’re not alone. It may feel like you’ve been trapped in this cycle for far too long, but now is the time to break free. You’re ready to uncover and heal the parts of yourself carrying fear, worry, and self-criticism. Most importantly, you’re ready to reclaim your inner calm and step into lasting confidence.
My main areas of focus are anxiety, sports performance, and perfectionism.
Are you an anxious, perfectionistic overthinker yearning for peace of mind? If anxiety is keeping you from unlocking your full potential—whether in relationships, your career, or athletic pursuits—you’re not alone. It may feel like you’ve been trapped in this cycle for far too long, but now is the time to break free. You’re ready to uncover and heal the parts of yourself carrying fear, worry, and self-criticism. Most importantly, you’re ready to reclaim your inner calm and step into lasting confidence.
I hold additional certifications in parenting support, sports psychology, and coaching.
Feeling successful, but like a hamster on a wheel? High achiever? Athlete? Perfectionist? HSP or Empath? You crush goals, but something feels off. Deep down, you know you're meant for more than just the daily grind. I get it. I've been there.
I hold additional certifications in parenting support, sports psychology, and coaching.
Feeling successful, but like a hamster on a wheel? High achiever? Athlete? Perfectionist? HSP or Empath? You crush goals, but something feels off. Deep down, you know you're meant for more than just the daily grind. I get it. I've been there.
I specializing in sports performance and other performance areas such as academic, music, and career.
I enjoy working with adults and teens to overcome anxiety, frustration, depression, and relationship concerns. It is fairly typical for all of us to struggle at times with setbacks and disappointments. My goal is to help you identify and work on the unhelpful parts of your life so that you can improve, eliminate symptoms, and lead a more fulfilling life. Together we can create an environment that not only nurtures personal responsibility, success, and growth but also fits your personality, interests, skills, and preferences. I have personally witnessed the rapid progress that individuals can make during therapy.
I specializing in sports performance and other performance areas such as academic, music, and career.
I enjoy working with adults and teens to overcome anxiety, frustration, depression, and relationship concerns. It is fairly typical for all of us to struggle at times with setbacks and disappointments. My goal is to help you identify and work on the unhelpful parts of your life so that you can improve, eliminate symptoms, and lead a more fulfilling life. Together we can create an environment that not only nurtures personal responsibility, success, and growth but also fits your personality, interests, skills, and preferences. I have personally witnessed the rapid progress that individuals can make during therapy.
I work with clients who are struggling with sports-related issues, anxiety, and depression.
Does it feel like your worth depends on your abilities? Are you afraid to talk to those around you about your struggles for fear of appearing weak? Does your heart pound and mind start racing when you have to perform? You are not alone in your journey. Together we will collaborate on a plan to help calm those thoughts and find your balance to improve your mental health when performance is involved and beyond. You deserve for your life and work to feel fulfilling again.
I work with clients who are struggling with sports-related issues, anxiety, and depression.
Does it feel like your worth depends on your abilities? Are you afraid to talk to those around you about your struggles for fear of appearing weak? Does your heart pound and mind start racing when you have to perform? You are not alone in your journey. Together we will collaborate on a plan to help calm those thoughts and find your balance to improve your mental health when performance is involved and beyond. You deserve for your life and work to feel fulfilling again.
I provide support to individuals with all issues and concerns related to sports and performance, relational conflict, family dynamics, life transitions, body dissatisfaction, identity, coming out, sexuality, and spiritual exploration.
Do your emotions feel over-sized or out of control? Are you constantly feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or worried? Whether you're struggling with anxiety, navigating a difficult life transition, or exploring your identity, you deserve a therapy space that feels safe and supportive. I utilize a mindfulness based, trauma-informed, and relationally focused approach to talk therapy that explores you as a whole person. Together we will unpack your life experiences and explore your relational patterns to help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself and create the change that you want to experience in your life.
I provide support to individuals with all issues and concerns related to sports and performance, relational conflict, family dynamics, life transitions, body dissatisfaction, identity, coming out, sexuality, and spiritual exploration.
Do your emotions feel over-sized or out of control? Are you constantly feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or worried? Whether you're struggling with anxiety, navigating a difficult life transition, or exploring your identity, you deserve a therapy space that feels safe and supportive. I utilize a mindfulness based, trauma-informed, and relationally focused approach to talk therapy that explores you as a whole person. Together we will unpack your life experiences and explore your relational patterns to help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself and create the change that you want to experience in your life.
Vickie specializes in chronic pain and illness management, as well as sports performance.
Currently accepting clients for group only. Vickie Gerber is an LPC and is a mental health therapist with Rise Above Wellness/Performance Counseling. She earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adams State University in 2015. Vickie specializes in working with adults and older adolescents (16+) dealing with chronic pain, athletic performance and acute injury prevention and recovery. She is passionate about helping others discover deep healing especially from trauma, find enduring wellness, and become empowered to take control of what is within their reach to make lasting positive changes in their lives.
Vickie specializes in chronic pain and illness management, as well as sports performance.
Currently accepting clients for group only. Vickie Gerber is an LPC and is a mental health therapist with Rise Above Wellness/Performance Counseling. She earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adams State University in 2015. Vickie specializes in working with adults and older adolescents (16+) dealing with chronic pain, athletic performance and acute injury prevention and recovery. She is passionate about helping others discover deep healing especially from trauma, find enduring wellness, and become empowered to take control of what is within their reach to make lasting positive changes in their lives.
Are you looking to increase your performance, either in sports, business or personally?
I have over a decade working in residential substance use and mental health treatment and have spent the past 6 years working primarily in professional sports. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida and a Certified Mental Performance Consultant with the NBA, NHL and in Major League Baseball.
Are you looking to increase your performance, either in sports, business or personally?
I have over a decade working in residential substance use and mental health treatment and have spent the past 6 years working primarily in professional sports. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida and a Certified Mental Performance Consultant with the NBA, NHL and in Major League Baseball.
This inclusive approach extends to survivors of childhood abuse, individuals experiencing symptoms of C-PTSD and dissociative disorders, and athletes facing injury or sports performance issues, all who benefit from being heard and seen without judgment.
In the realm of healing, finding the right therapeutic fit is paramount. My practice blends advanced EMDR and Brainspotting with more traditional talk therapies, offering a comprehensive approach to addressing complex or recent trauma, dissociation (including DID), addiction, and athletic injuries or mental blocks when returning to movement after injury.
This inclusive approach extends to survivors of childhood abuse, individuals experiencing symptoms of C-PTSD and dissociative disorders, and athletes facing injury or sports performance issues, all who benefit from being heard and seen without judgment.
In the realm of healing, finding the right therapeutic fit is paramount. My practice blends advanced EMDR and Brainspotting with more traditional talk therapies, offering a comprehensive approach to addressing complex or recent trauma, dissociation (including DID), addiction, and athletic injuries or mental blocks when returning to movement after injury.
Aspire Counseling Denver Inc.
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
3 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80246
We work with all ages and a variety of issues including PTSD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, grief, divorce, eating disorders, ADHD, Autism, addiction, bullying, major life transitions, sports performance, and self esteem.
We combine Brainspotting, DBT, CBT, faith-based therapy upon request, play therapy with kids, brain mapping, and neurofeedback.
We work with all ages and a variety of issues including PTSD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, grief, divorce, eating disorders, ADHD, Autism, addiction, bullying, major life transitions, sports performance, and self esteem.
We combine Brainspotting, DBT, CBT, faith-based therapy upon request, play therapy with kids, brain mapping, and neurofeedback.
I understand how challenging adolescence can be, from managing anxiety and depression to navigating important life changes like school transitions, social pressures, or sports performance.
In establishing a meaningful therapeutic relationship with a client, I have 4 main goals: connect, reflect, challenge, and grow. I strive to connect with you or your teen through displaying genuineness, empathy, and non-judgment. I want to assist my clients towards authentic, personal growth.
I understand how challenging adolescence can be, from managing anxiety and depression to navigating important life changes like school transitions, social pressures, or sports performance.
In establishing a meaningful therapeutic relationship with a client, I have 4 main goals: connect, reflect, challenge, and grow. I strive to connect with you or your teen through displaying genuineness, empathy, and non-judgment. I want to assist my clients towards authentic, personal growth.
I currently hold my Masters in Sports and Performance Psychology and am in the process of getting my Masters in Military and Emergency Responder Psychology
Are you experiencing distress, discomfort, and distraction from what's important to in your life? Do you feel like your mind is full of unproductive thoughts patterns that keep you disengaged from fully showing up in the present moment? Do you struggle with negative a self-perception that that holds you back from unlocking your potential? I'd love to come alongside you and work through the mental barriers you may be experiencing.
I currently hold my Masters in Sports and Performance Psychology and am in the process of getting my Masters in Military and Emergency Responder Psychology
Are you experiencing distress, discomfort, and distraction from what's important to in your life? Do you feel like your mind is full of unproductive thoughts patterns that keep you disengaged from fully showing up in the present moment? Do you struggle with negative a self-perception that that holds you back from unlocking your potential? I'd love to come alongside you and work through the mental barriers you may be experiencing.
I specialize in trauma, relationship difficulties, life transitions, LGBTQ, sports-related trauma, injury recovery, and grief and loss.
I am compassionate and caring in my therapeutic style and will help you find your strengths and hope when life is difficult. I believe all people have answers to the problems and challenges they face. My role, as a therapist, is to help you discover these answers during therapy.
I specialize in trauma, relationship difficulties, life transitions, LGBTQ, sports-related trauma, injury recovery, and grief and loss.
I am compassionate and caring in my therapeutic style and will help you find your strengths and hope when life is difficult. I believe all people have answers to the problems and challenges they face. My role, as a therapist, is to help you discover these answers during therapy.
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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.