Sports Performance Therapists in Guilford, CT
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Pathways Center For Learning & Behavioral Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD
At Pathways we believe that everyone has within themselves the potential for personal growth. Through forming a partnership with our patients, we strive to guide and empower them to work through obstacles they face. Our mission truly lies in our name, as we help each individual create their own pathway for change. We are committed to maintaining your privacy and realize that Trust, Respect and Confidentiality form the foundation of this partnership.

Carlos E Riollano Bayouth
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified
Verified
Feeling emotionally exhausted? Tried talking to friends and family and still feel unable to be understood? Are you struggling to keep up with your relationships, work and health? Sometimes people just need an outlet to vent out things. Necesitas hablar con alguien que hable tu idioma y entienda tu cultura? I provide individual interventions integrating various approaches such as: Psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Interpersonal brief interventions, Guided Imagery, and problem solving strategies among others.

Leesa Sklover
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, MA-MT, C-IAYT, CRC
Verified
Verified
In private practice for 25 years, counseling children, adults, families, couples as group, workshop leader, psychotherapist, professor college/graduate programs, HR consultant, corporate businesses, Canyon Ranch Spa (12 yrs), hospitals, entertainment industry, with first responders and their families. People who seek counseling are often in a transitional stage of life. People experience self doubt, anxiety and loneliness. In our therapy, I listen with compassion, sharing my vast experience and truth. I offer creative therapeutic tools, a sense of meaning making. In relationship with me, you feel deeply understood and cared for.

Jen Higgins
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NSCA-CP
Verified
Verified
If you are not living as mentally and/or physically healthy as you want and are feeling powerless to create change, I’m here to show you that you ARE NOT powerless! You do have the strength and ability within you to make changes and take control of you life. The power lies in the understanding that mental, physical and spiritual health are interconnected. Whether you're struggling with anxiety and depression, contemplating or recovering from divorce or an abusive relationship, or experiencing an unhealthy relationship with food and low self-esteem, we will develop a holistic plan to move you to more joy and peace in your life.

Nicole Eastwood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT
Verified
Verified
I adjust to my clients, meeting them where they are when they begin while pushing them forward and onto accomplishing their goals. I balance tenderness with truth and believe strongly that the therapeutic relationship is a key factor in success.

Laurie B Grunebaum
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Do you struggle with negative feelings about yourself? Or frequently compare yourself to others, always feeling less than? Or feel overwhelmed easily, flooded with constant worries that you can't rid your mind of? Do you find yourself in chronic cycles of addictive behavior (overeating, binging & purging, overusing alcohol or drugs, overspending. etc.) followed by feelings of guilt, shame, and depression? Are you always talking to yourself with "shoulds" or "what ifs"? Do you have low interest/motivation and find yourself avoiding responsibilities, self care or tasks that would actually make you feel good about yourself? I can help you!

Dana Gionta
Psychologist, PhD, MFT
Verified
Verified
Perhaps you feel overwhelmed and depleted from being pulled in many directions. You want to say no but find yourself saying yes instead, fearing that family and friends will get angry or be disappointed if you say no. You worry it may jeopardize your relationships if you do. Each time you think about setting a boundary, you feel anxious, or guilty, and sometimes even selfish for considering it. You want to live your own life. However, prioritizing yourself and honoring your own needs seems almost impossible. At times, you feel stuck, unable to know what you want, or focus on your life goals and dreams because you have little energy

Christine Dauser
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Good therapy happens when you and your therapist work collaboratively to achieve your goals, you feel truly heard and understood and your therapist has the knowledge and experience to help you identify the obstacles to achieving your goals. I am passionate about the work I do with children, adolescents and adults and feel fortunate to enjoy going in each day. I've been told by many, I have a warm, caring style and frequently use humor in sessions. I help people understand the connection between their thoughts feelings and behaviors and ways in which they can make changes to find relief from the stressors they experience.

Rachel Bloom
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I am accepting new individual clients and couples. I have an interest in helping young adults and adults through difficult life transitions and discussing the constantly changing ways that we identify and see ourselves as it relates to parenthood, relationships, and work status, among other things. I also specialize in working with athletes and former athletes. I help people figure out who they want to be, which might be different from who other people think they "should" be.

Beth Breck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CEAP, SAP
Are you looking for an experienced therapist? I work with a range of issues. Behavioral problems, work/ family balance, grief, marital/ relationship issues, family therapy, parent-child, infidelity, sexual issues, alcohol/ drug abuse, domestic violence, depression, anxiety/ panic, emotional/ mental disorders, financial difficulties, life transitions, loss, PTSD, anger management and issues within judicial systems. Acknowledge the problem...Experience the solution. I love my work and problem solving with clients. My work strives to achieve a healthy lifestyle for my clients. I help clients achieve their behavioral goals within the brief compass of six to ten sessions.

Anna Scott
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
I'd love to work in partnership with someone who wants to do good in the world. Being open to appropriate humor and a straightforward therapeutic delivery is essential, as I keep it very real. I'll mirror back to you your highest potential, identify blind spots, and help you turn your light back on. Then, you can pay it forward. I believe in the interconnectedness of the emotional, psychological, and spiritual aspect of the self. I also believe every obstacle or crisis is an opportunity to remember who you are. It's an opportunity to wake up and think differently. About yourself, the world, and your very important place in it.
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Health And Happiness Counseling Llc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
Verified
Hello! My name is Katie and I am a licensed clinical social worker providing Telehealth therapy sessions. I currently have availability for clients Monday, Tuesday and Thursday between the hours of 9am-5pm. I have experience giving therapy for anxiety, depression, anger, motivation, self esteem, LGBTQ+, stress management, and relationship issues. Don't hesitate to reach out even if the issues you're seeking support with are not listed here!

Keri Marcovici
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
The choice to begin therapy is often laden with emotions and questions. From this initial decision process to later stages, I bring warmth and a strong skill set to every person and couple I treat. Together, we focus on connecting current problems to old patterns, finding meaning in symptoms and identifying realistic approaches to change. The approach I use is highly collaborative and will be tailored to suit your needs.

Jessica R Fay, LCSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
We at Jessica R Fay, LCSW, LLC are committed to joining with each person and/or family that I work with to empower them to reach their full potential. We are excited to continue to expand to meet the needs of the communities that we serve.

John Chernesky
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
I have had extensive experience working with families in regards to emotional regulation, depression, trauma, anxiety, family relationships, and crisis intervention. My caseload largely consisted of adolescent youth having areas of need focusing around stabilization in the community. One of the largest considerations is their own desire to change, grow, or pursue their goals, which is normally a pillar to their treatment. A client looking to learn more about themselves, identify areas of need, and strive toward achieving their goals would benefit greatly from the treatment I can provide.

Michael Reiss
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Wine Trail Behavioral Health, LLC is a private practice devoted to the notion that the provision of competent services is based on an appreciation of interpersonal (i.e., relational) as well as intrapersonal factors in the etiology and maintenance of emotional and behavioral problems. Toward this end, a broader more ecologically oriented framework that targets the multiple contexts in which children and families are embedded, is adopted. Importantly, this approach to treatment is consistent with causal modeling literature in the areas of child and adolescent psychopathology, and has received empirical support in controlled clinical trials.

Kimberly Ali
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, committed to helping you navigate through life’s challenges, changes and experiences. I believe the relationship between therapist and client is the most important part of therapy, therefore I strive to build this relationship first. You and your story are important; and your concerns are my priority. I am passionate about working with teens(16 yrs old & older) and adults dealing with: anxiety, stress, ADHD, relationship issues and life transitions; no matter how small or big the transition may be.

Jaritza Meléndez-Hernández
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, MA, LPC, ADS
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Welcome! I am a caring, bilingual (Spanish-English) therapist, that believes in the importance of self-care. In approaching therapeutic interventions, I consider the establishment of a healthy balance between mental and physical health, to be a primary focus. I center my practice on providing a safe and nurturing setting to enhance all individuals' performance, and improve their life. I have experience working with individuals, families, and in groups, including treatment for complex trauma; anxiety; depression; behavioral and emotional reactivity; functional behavior assessments and behavioral intervention planning; individual and group therapy; parent/family counseling and support.

Andrew S. Pollak
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
30 years in practice, and working intimately with thousands of individuals, families and groups, has been my greatest teacher. It has taught me the single most important ingredient that determines ones likelyhood of successfully achieving their desires and actualizing their highest potential. The ingredient COURAGE allows for fear AND steps forward in spite of it. Call now if are a sincerely determined individual and want to feel relief and have a greater sense of control and mastery over the direction of your life, despite feeling stuck,anxious,depressed, suffering with traumatic memory.If you bring the courage anything is possible

Kerry Graham Shay
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA LPC
Verified
Verified
Kerry is a licensed therapist with over 25 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. She has facilitated groups, workshops and training on parenting topics, personal development and teenage issues. Blending her extensive clinical training with modern, holistic wellness practices, Kerry offers an approach that connects the mind and body while remaining rooted in day-to-day practicality. Kerry's comprehensive clinical background has included many modalities of treatment and comes from a foundation of examining how mental and physical health integrate.
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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, visualisation, 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.