Sports Performance Therapists in Buena Vista County, IA
Blue Anchor Counseling & Support
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Therapy is a space to slow down, feel supported, and make sense of what you’re experiencing—without judgment or pressure. I take a collaborative, client-centered approach, meeting you where you are and honoring your pace. Together, we’ll explore patterns that may be keeping you stuck, build practical coping tools, and reconnect with your strengths. You don’t have to have everything figured out to begin—just a willingness to start.
Therapy is a space to slow down, feel supported, and make sense of what you’re experiencing—without judgment or pressure. I take a collaborative, client-centered approach, meeting you where you are and honoring your pace. Together, we’ll explore patterns that may be keeping you stuck, build practical coping tools, and reconnect with your strengths. You don’t have to have everything figured out to begin—just a willingness to start.
If you’ve ever thought about starting therapy, now is a great time and I am ready to work with you wherever you are on your journey. My therapy sessions are provided in a warm and welcoming environment, where you will be accepted no matter what. I serve clients of all ages and I am able to meet you in person or through virtual therapy.
If you’ve ever thought about starting therapy, now is a great time and I am ready to work with you wherever you are on your journey. My therapy sessions are provided in a warm and welcoming environment, where you will be accepted no matter what. I serve clients of all ages and I am able to meet you in person or through virtual therapy.
Online Therapists
Hello. I’m currently accepting new clients. I work with older adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, school/work conflict, relationship issues, and parenting stress. I often work with people who are used to holding everything together for others, yet feel overwhelmed, stuck, or carrying more than they let on. My approach is compassionate, grounded, and tailored to the individual sitting in front of me.
Hello. I’m currently accepting new clients. I work with older adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, school/work conflict, relationship issues, and parenting stress. I often work with people who are used to holding everything together for others, yet feel overwhelmed, stuck, or carrying more than they let on. My approach is compassionate, grounded, and tailored to the individual sitting in front of me.
Have you ever wanted learn how finding acceptance with your thoughts, emotions & actions/behaviors affect the life you are living? I look forward to visiting with you about your desire to become more aware & observant of your choices & the environments you spend your time in. I enjoy working with clients of all ages & diverse backgrounds. I have observed human behavior for a better part of my life. I utilize Mindfulness (CBT) and multiple therapeutic modalities.
Have you ever wanted learn how finding acceptance with your thoughts, emotions & actions/behaviors affect the life you are living? I look forward to visiting with you about your desire to become more aware & observant of your choices & the environments you spend your time in. I enjoy working with clients of all ages & diverse backgrounds. I have observed human behavior for a better part of my life. I utilize Mindfulness (CBT) and multiple therapeutic modalities.
I am able to offer a variety of counseling modalities such as Individual therapy, group consultation, play therapy, sports and performance counseling, and EMDR.
Hello! My name is Andrea Vignovich (she/her) and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). An important part of my therapeutic role is to meet you where you are on your journey toward emotional wellness and stability. I believe empathy, empowerment, and connection can help lead you toward your personal goals. In counseling, it is pivotal to create a safe and open space for you to foster growth and learning in yourself and your goals. Seeking counseling can be scary and challenging, however, it can also be rewarding and its effects are long-lasting. I hope to join you on your journey of growth and emotional wellbeing.
I am able to offer a variety of counseling modalities such as Individual therapy, group consultation, play therapy, sports and performance counseling, and EMDR.
Hello! My name is Andrea Vignovich (she/her) and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). An important part of my therapeutic role is to meet you where you are on your journey toward emotional wellness and stability. I believe empathy, empowerment, and connection can help lead you toward your personal goals. In counseling, it is pivotal to create a safe and open space for you to foster growth and learning in yourself and your goals. Seeking counseling can be scary and challenging, however, it can also be rewarding and its effects are long-lasting. I hope to join you on your journey of growth and emotional wellbeing.
When you feel stuck in patterns you want to break—ashamed, overwhelmed, or not yourself, repeating behaviors you swore you'd change or feel like the “black sheep,” you end up feeling disconnected, hopeless and struggle to set boundaries and acknowledge your needs. You feel drained and tired.
But you don't have to keep carrying this alone.
Therapy can be a place where you begin to untangle those old patterns and rediscover who you really are. Together, we can work toward healing past hurts, building self-trust, strengthening your relationships, and helping you feel more confident and at peace in your own life.
When you feel stuck in patterns you want to break—ashamed, overwhelmed, or not yourself, repeating behaviors you swore you'd change or feel like the “black sheep,” you end up feeling disconnected, hopeless and struggle to set boundaries and acknowledge your needs. You feel drained and tired.
But you don't have to keep carrying this alone.
Therapy can be a place where you begin to untangle those old patterns and rediscover who you really are. Together, we can work toward healing past hurts, building self-trust, strengthening your relationships, and helping you feel more confident and at peace in your own life.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMHC) and International Drug and Alcohol Counselor (IADC) that provides therapy suited to fit individual needs. I provide an environment that is non-judgmental and accepting of where each new person is while incorporating a light-hearted, yet serious, focus. My clinical experience and treatment history includes; life transition difficulties, anxiety, depression, relationship counseling, substance use, and dual diagnosis treatments.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMHC) and International Drug and Alcohol Counselor (IADC) that provides therapy suited to fit individual needs. I provide an environment that is non-judgmental and accepting of where each new person is while incorporating a light-hearted, yet serious, focus. My clinical experience and treatment history includes; life transition difficulties, anxiety, depression, relationship counseling, substance use, and dual diagnosis treatments.
We are excited to offer high-quality mental health counseling services in Iowa – Council Bluffs, Missouri Valley, and Atlantic. Our providers are trained and experienced in working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.
We are excited to offer high-quality mental health counseling services in Iowa – Council Bluffs, Missouri Valley, and Atlantic. Our providers are trained and experienced in working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.
Welcome! I am a trauma-informed therapist with a Christian worldview.
I specialize in working with teenagers, adults, veterans, and first responders. I also work with couples who are confronting the difficult challenges of infidelity and relationship issues.
Issues I help clients navigate include: trauma, low self-esteem, anxiety, relationship challenges, codependency, men's issues, and social anxiety.
Welcome! I am a trauma-informed therapist with a Christian worldview.
I specialize in working with teenagers, adults, veterans, and first responders. I also work with couples who are confronting the difficult challenges of infidelity and relationship issues.
Issues I help clients navigate include: trauma, low self-esteem, anxiety, relationship challenges, codependency, men's issues, and social anxiety.
Accepting NEW Clients! I am a Clinical and Sport Psychologist and view sitting with a client as a humbling and rewarding experience. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship serves as the foundation to growth. My work is collaborative, integrative, and flexible. I work to balance interpersonal processes, insight-building, and skill development. My style is rooted in being client-centered, exploring the relationship between thought, emotion, and behavioral processes, acceptance and commitment, value driven behavior, and multicultural humility.
Accepting NEW Clients! I am a Clinical and Sport Psychologist and view sitting with a client as a humbling and rewarding experience. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship serves as the foundation to growth. My work is collaborative, integrative, and flexible. I work to balance interpersonal processes, insight-building, and skill development. My style is rooted in being client-centered, exploring the relationship between thought, emotion, and behavioral processes, acceptance and commitment, value driven behavior, and multicultural humility.
Life is challenging! Everyone needs support at one time or another. It can be hard to ask for help, maybe even be scary, and that is okay. Feeling scared could be the first step in an amazing journey of growth, positive change, and new opportunities. I work with preteens, teenagers and young adults. If you’re feeling stuck in a job, a relationship, with your family, or just with life let’s talk about it.
Life is challenging! Everyone needs support at one time or another. It can be hard to ask for help, maybe even be scary, and that is okay. Feeling scared could be the first step in an amazing journey of growth, positive change, and new opportunities. I work with preteens, teenagers and young adults. If you’re feeling stuck in a job, a relationship, with your family, or just with life let’s talk about it.
With experience in using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, specializing in Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Trauma, and Sports Performance.
Ashley specializes in helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, and sports performance. Through tailored strategies and compassionate support, she empowers her clients to develop coping mechanisms that enhance their well-being and improve their lives. With Ashley's guidance, clients can find clarity, resilience, and a path to a more fulfilling life.
With experience in using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, specializing in Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Trauma, and Sports Performance.
Ashley specializes in helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, and sports performance. Through tailored strategies and compassionate support, she empowers her clients to develop coping mechanisms that enhance their well-being and improve their lives. With Ashley's guidance, clients can find clarity, resilience, and a path to a more fulfilling life.
Feeling at war with your body can be an exhausting, debilitating daily battle that takes you away from the life you want. Whether you’re struggling with disordered eating, eating disorder concerns, or pregnancy/postpartum body changes, I would love to support you in healing your relationship with food, movement, and body image. I strive to bring an authentic, non-judgmental, and compassionate presence to sessions that empowers you to create a meaningful and fulfilling life. My work with clients often utilizes CBT, CBT-E, ACT, exposure and response prevention (ERP), and relational therapy techniques.
Feeling at war with your body can be an exhausting, debilitating daily battle that takes you away from the life you want. Whether you’re struggling with disordered eating, eating disorder concerns, or pregnancy/postpartum body changes, I would love to support you in healing your relationship with food, movement, and body image. I strive to bring an authentic, non-judgmental, and compassionate presence to sessions that empowers you to create a meaningful and fulfilling life. My work with clients often utilizes CBT, CBT-E, ACT, exposure and response prevention (ERP), and relational therapy 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.