Sports Performance Therapists in Jamaica, NY

Gerald Maitre
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, EdD
Online Only
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of how to navigate life’s challenges. Maybe anxiety, depression, or past trauma is holding you back, making it difficult to move forward. Perhaps you're facing career or relationship struggles, feeling disconnected, or simply not feeling like yourself. You don’t have to go through this alone—there is a path toward healing, and I’m here to support you.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of how to navigate life’s challenges. Maybe anxiety, depression, or past trauma is holding you back, making it difficult to move forward. Perhaps you're facing career or relationship struggles, feeling disconnected, or simply not feeling like yourself. You don’t have to go through this alone—there is a path toward healing, and I’m here to support you.
(516) 928-4572 View (516) 928-4572
Jordan Yotka
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Online Only
Jordan earned her Master’s degree from New York University Silver School of Social Work. She completed her clinical training in residential and outpatient units at the Veterans Health Administration. She also gained experience at Fearless! Safe Homes for domestic violence survivors.
Jordan earned her Master’s degree from New York University Silver School of Social Work. She completed her clinical training in residential and outpatient units at the Veterans Health Administration. She also gained experience at Fearless! Safe Homes for domestic violence survivors.
(516) 666-4579 View (516) 666-4579
Advanced Psychological Assessment, P.C.
Psychologist, PhD
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a New York State licensed clinical psychologist with office in Smithtown, Forest Hills & Murray Hill. I specialize in the neuropsychological assessment of individuals with special needs. My clientele includes children, adolescents & adults with genetic disorders, epilepsy, intellectual disabilities, autism, concussion and traumatic brain injury, sex chromosome differences, dementia and acquired brain disorders. I also work extensively with children who present with learning disorders, including dyslexia, problems with behavior and attention (e.g., ADHD and Conduct Disorder), and/or who require academic modifications for giftedness.
I am a New York State licensed clinical psychologist with office in Smithtown, Forest Hills & Murray Hill. I specialize in the neuropsychological assessment of individuals with special needs. My clientele includes children, adolescents & adults with genetic disorders, epilepsy, intellectual disabilities, autism, concussion and traumatic brain injury, sex chromosome differences, dementia and acquired brain disorders. I also work extensively with children who present with learning disorders, including dyslexia, problems with behavior and attention (e.g., ADHD and Conduct Disorder), and/or who require academic modifications for giftedness.
(631) 593-5620 View (631) 593-5620
Rochelle Robinson
Psychologist, PsyD
Online Only
It’s no secret that raising a teenager can be difficult. It’s often challenging to differentiate when teens are healthily working through issues or need help from an expert. If your teen is struggling at home, school, or the community, appears angrier or more irritable than usual, has started hanging out with a different group of friends, seems overly anxious, or engages in risk-taking behaviors- I can help! I also lend my expertise to young adults in the midst of life transitions. My goal is to help teens and young adults develop the necessary coping skills to live a satisfying life.
It’s no secret that raising a teenager can be difficult. It’s often challenging to differentiate when teens are healthily working through issues or need help from an expert. If your teen is struggling at home, school, or the community, appears angrier or more irritable than usual, has started hanging out with a different group of friends, seems overly anxious, or engages in risk-taking behaviors- I can help! I also lend my expertise to young adults in the midst of life transitions. My goal is to help teens and young adults develop the necessary coping skills to live a satisfying life.
(516) 703-3922 View (516) 703-3922

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Rachel Whipple Blogg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Serves Area
Rachel Blogg is a highly experienced DBT therapist and performance coach who helps people function more effectively under pressure without losing themselves in the process. As the creator of The P.R.I.M.E. Process, she works with athletes and high-performing professionals to strengthen focus, regulate pressure, and perform consistently without burning out. Rachel works with people who are often carrying more than most — athletes, high-performers, and adults who may look capable on the outside while struggling privately with intensity, reactivity, identity, or emotional exhaustion.
Rachel Blogg is a highly experienced DBT therapist and performance coach who helps people function more effectively under pressure without losing themselves in the process. As the creator of The P.R.I.M.E. Process, she works with athletes and high-performing professionals to strengthen focus, regulate pressure, and perform consistently without burning out. Rachel works with people who are often carrying more than most — athletes, high-performers, and adults who may look capable on the outside while struggling privately with intensity, reactivity, identity, or emotional exhaustion.
(754) 227-2289 View (754) 227-2289
Dr. Marissa Norman
Psychologist, PsyD, CMPC
3 Endorsed
Online Only
I know the rewarding yet challenging aspects of sports, including injury, sacrifice, and stress.
As a sport performance psychologist with experience at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels, I specialize in helping athletes in New Jersey and across the country. I understand the unique challenges you face and utilize evidence-based practices to create personalized plans tailored to your needs.
I know the rewarding yet challenging aspects of sports, including injury, sacrifice, and stress.
As a sport performance psychologist with experience at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels, I specialize in helping athletes in New Jersey and across the country. I understand the unique challenges you face and utilize evidence-based practices to create personalized plans tailored to your needs.
(201) 879-6511 View (201) 879-6511
Joseph Zdeb
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11212
We most frequently see those impacted by trauma, grief, and sports performance related issues.
If you’re reading this congratulations on taking the first step towards achieving your goals. You’ve decided to reach out and sometimes that is the hardest part. For over 15 years I’ve enjoyed helping those navigate the path to healing. I believe a safe and empathic environment is the foundation to this path. My practice works with those facing trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, performance issues, adoption, and relationship conflict. After many years behind the athletic bench I also have a passion for working with athletes and performers seeking to enhance the mental side of their game or barriers that impact their performance.
We most frequently see those impacted by trauma, grief, and sports performance related issues.
If you’re reading this congratulations on taking the first step towards achieving your goals. You’ve decided to reach out and sometimes that is the hardest part. For over 15 years I’ve enjoyed helping those navigate the path to healing. I believe a safe and empathic environment is the foundation to this path. My practice works with those facing trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, performance issues, adoption, and relationship conflict. After many years behind the athletic bench I also have a passion for working with athletes and performers seeking to enhance the mental side of their game or barriers that impact their performance.
(908) 287-1025 View (908) 287-1025
Dr. Courtney Pensavalle
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11201
The therapy process can be a daunting endeavor. As humans, we heal and grow through building trusting relationships, allowing us to surrender to inner work that promotes change and heightens our connectedness with ourselves and others. Through building on your strengths and offering therapy tailored to your needs, my goal is to meet you where you are at and to support you in identifying ways you can live in alignment with your values and core self. Together, we will explore the intersections of physical and psychological health, cultural identities, relational dynamics, and their collective impact on your overall wellbeing.
The therapy process can be a daunting endeavor. As humans, we heal and grow through building trusting relationships, allowing us to surrender to inner work that promotes change and heightens our connectedness with ourselves and others. Through building on your strengths and offering therapy tailored to your needs, my goal is to meet you where you are at and to support you in identifying ways you can live in alignment with your values and core self. Together, we will explore the intersections of physical and psychological health, cultural identities, relational dynamics, and their collective impact on your overall wellbeing.
(646) 927-1599 View (646) 927-1599
Hannah Greene
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, C-DBT, CYMHS, CCTP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
You or your teen may look like you're holding it together while anxiety, overthinking, pressure, or self-doubt are taking over underneath. I work with preteens, teens, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, perfectionism, and life transitions. I also specialize in supporting athletes and equestrians with performance anxiety, confidence, burnout, fear of failure, and pressure to succeed. My goal is to help you feel more confident, in control, and equipped to handle challenges in everyday life and performance.
You or your teen may look like you're holding it together while anxiety, overthinking, pressure, or self-doubt are taking over underneath. I work with preteens, teens, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, perfectionism, and life transitions. I also specialize in supporting athletes and equestrians with performance anxiety, confidence, burnout, fear of failure, and pressure to succeed. My goal is to help you feel more confident, in control, and equipped to handle challenges in everyday life and performance.
(315) 871-5091 View (315) 871-5091
Meg Casey
Verified Verified
Online Only
Let's work together to find healthier patterns for you. Have you noticed that you aren’t feeling like yourself? Sometimes we can find ourselves overwhelmed by the demands of daily life. In our work, we will reframe your stories more healthily. We will collaborate on realistic and manageable practices for filling your cup. You will be in the driver’s seat; think of me as your co-pilot. We will explore the mind-body connection because we feel our emotions and experiences with our body and brain. Your journey inspires me. We will celebrate your wins, small and large.
Let's work together to find healthier patterns for you. Have you noticed that you aren’t feeling like yourself? Sometimes we can find ourselves overwhelmed by the demands of daily life. In our work, we will reframe your stories more healthily. We will collaborate on realistic and manageable practices for filling your cup. You will be in the driver’s seat; think of me as your co-pilot. We will explore the mind-body connection because we feel our emotions and experiences with our body and brain. Your journey inspires me. We will celebrate your wins, small and large.
(929) 209-5034 View (929) 209-5034
Miana Graves
Psychologist, Psy.D., LP, CMPC
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10014
Waitlist for new clients
Dr. Graves and Pivot Performance are here to meet the unique needs of individuals in high performance settings. High performance populations include: Attorney's, business executives, doctors, military personnel, and elite/professional athletes. High achievers, or individuals from high performance backgrounds, are often faced with the day-to-day stressors everyone faces and the compounded stress of the environment they work in. At Pivot Performance we are adept at targeting the specific needs and stressors of high achievers and cultivate an environment of safety with all clients.
Dr. Graves and Pivot Performance are here to meet the unique needs of individuals in high performance settings. High performance populations include: Attorney's, business executives, doctors, military personnel, and elite/professional athletes. High achievers, or individuals from high performance backgrounds, are often faced with the day-to-day stressors everyone faces and the compounded stress of the environment they work in. At Pivot Performance we are adept at targeting the specific needs and stressors of high achievers and cultivate an environment of safety with all clients.
(281) 609-7758 View (281) 609-7758
Liz Ridgway
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
My ideal client is an athlete or high performer (entrepreneurs and ambitious professionals) who appears confident and accomplished but internally struggles with performance anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, comparison, or fear of failure. They want to improve performance, strengthen their mindset, and feel more in control during high-pressure moments. They are seeking therapy that blends mental health support with mental skills training. Together we build confidence, emotional resilience, focus, and a sustainable path to success, so their mental health supports their performance, not competes with it.
My ideal client is an athlete or high performer (entrepreneurs and ambitious professionals) who appears confident and accomplished but internally struggles with performance anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, comparison, or fear of failure. They want to improve performance, strengthen their mindset, and feel more in control during high-pressure moments. They are seeking therapy that blends mental health support with mental skills training. Together we build confidence, emotional resilience, focus, and a sustainable path to success, so their mental health supports their performance, not competes with it.
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Neha Uberoi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
Neha is also a member of the Association of Social Workers in Sports (ASWIS).
Neha Uberoi is a licensed clinical social worker at Therapy Lab, where she specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and strategic therapy for adults and adolescents. She utilizes a culturally sensitive, person-centered approach to address a range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, stress-related issues, job stress, addiction, identity challenges, life transitions, women's health, and relationship difficulties. Neha's background as a professional athlete and her experiences as a mother of three young children enhance her work with clients.
Neha is also a member of the Association of Social Workers in Sports (ASWIS).
Neha Uberoi is a licensed clinical social worker at Therapy Lab, where she specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and strategic therapy for adults and adolescents. She utilizes a culturally sensitive, person-centered approach to address a range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, stress-related issues, job stress, addiction, identity challenges, life transitions, women's health, and relationship difficulties. Neha's background as a professional athlete and her experiences as a mother of three young children enhance her work with clients.
(929) 419-3796 View (929) 419-3796
Dr. Emily Matis
Psychologist, PsyD
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11201
I strive to create a trusting bond with each of my clients as we work collaboratively to address specific needs and explore optimal goals. I combine aspects from psychodynamic, somatically-informed, and culturally sensitive perspectives to help my clients through challenges they are facing while better appreciating who they are. Together, my patients and I will explore the stories and struggles that have shaped them including early familial attachments, traumas, and multigenerational patterns that have had great impact on the present day.
I strive to create a trusting bond with each of my clients as we work collaboratively to address specific needs and explore optimal goals. I combine aspects from psychodynamic, somatically-informed, and culturally sensitive perspectives to help my clients through challenges they are facing while better appreciating who they are. Together, my patients and I will explore the stories and struggles that have shaped them including early familial attachments, traumas, and multigenerational patterns that have had great impact on the present day.
(929) 635-7862 View (929) 635-7862
Miyu Sakurai - Expansive Therapy
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
8 Endorsed
New York, NY 10038
Therapy is a place for you to share all of your lived experiences. My role is to ask the questions that will support and encourage you to develop a better understanding of yourself. With our combined effort, we will build a solid therapeutic alliance where we can work together to recognize patterns that were created in the past, in order to create current experiences that will give you a brighter future. I am able to conduct therapy in Japanese.
Therapy is a place for you to share all of your lived experiences. My role is to ask the questions that will support and encourage you to develop a better understanding of yourself. With our combined effort, we will build a solid therapeutic alliance where we can work together to recognize patterns that were created in the past, in order to create current experiences that will give you a brighter future. I am able to conduct therapy in Japanese.
(631) 430-4346 View (631) 430-4346
Rocker Health LLC
Verified Verified
White Plains, NY 10601
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.
(518) 656-8007 View (518) 656-8007
Rebecca Brooks
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC-D
5 Endorsed
Online Only
I hold certifications in mental performance and sports nutrition to target high expectations and performance pressure.
Trying your best but life still feels overwhelming? Maybe you're constantly anxious, emotionally reactive, stuck in self-doubt, or struggling to manage relationships, boundaries, or big life decisions. Whether you're 17 or 40, navigating adulthood isn’t easy and you don’t have to figure it out alone. I help people work through anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, and relationship stressors in a collaborative, supportive way. Many of my clients are navigating transitions like graduating, moving, changing careers, ending relationships, and want a space where they can slow down, process, and build tools that actually work.
I hold certifications in mental performance and sports nutrition to target high expectations and performance pressure.
Trying your best but life still feels overwhelming? Maybe you're constantly anxious, emotionally reactive, stuck in self-doubt, or struggling to manage relationships, boundaries, or big life decisions. Whether you're 17 or 40, navigating adulthood isn’t easy and you don’t have to figure it out alone. I help people work through anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, and relationship stressors in a collaborative, supportive way. Many of my clients are navigating transitions like graduating, moving, changing careers, ending relationships, and want a space where they can slow down, process, and build tools that actually work.
(516) 517-0941 View (516) 517-0941
Aspire Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PsyD, LCSW
New York, NY 10028
Specialties include: OCD & Anxiety Disorders, ADHD Testing & Therapy, Couples Counseling, LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Care, Athletes & Sports Psychology, Perfectionism, Social Anxiety, Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBS), College & School Stress, Peak Performance Coaching & Biofeedback
Your first session is a personalized match with our Clinical Directors—Dr. Anya Scolaro, Psy.D., or Brie Scolaro, LCSW—who will pair you with the therapist best suited to your goals. Where We Work: In-person therapy at 312 E 85th St, Upper East Side NYC, In-person therapy in Stone Ridge, NY, and Virtual sessions across NY & NJ
Specialties include: OCD & Anxiety Disorders, ADHD Testing & Therapy, Couples Counseling, LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Care, Athletes & Sports Psychology, Perfectionism, Social Anxiety, Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBS), College & School Stress, Peak Performance Coaching & Biofeedback
Your first session is a personalized match with our Clinical Directors—Dr. Anya Scolaro, Psy.D., or Brie Scolaro, LCSW—who will pair you with the therapist best suited to your goals. Where We Work: In-person therapy at 312 E 85th St, Upper East Side NYC, In-person therapy in Stone Ridge, NY, and Virtual sessions across NY & NJ
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Emma Havrilla
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
2 Endorsed
Online Only
As a former student-athlete, I understand how tough it can be to balance everything, whether it is school, sports or just life in general.
I use a blend of evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients better understand and manage their thoughts and emotions. Using expressive and mindfulness-based practices, we will tap into your creativity, self-expression, and find your own inner calm.
As a former student-athlete, I understand how tough it can be to balance everything, whether it is school, sports or just life in general.
I use a blend of evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients better understand and manage their thoughts and emotions. Using expressive and mindfulness-based practices, we will tap into your creativity, self-expression, and find your own inner calm.
(516) 970-5503 View (516) 970-5503
Jim Helling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CMPC, VT, MA, NY
Online Only
The findings of modern neuroscience are coming together with the practices of ancient traditions in the service of people whose lives have been marked by experiences of traumatization, emotional pain, stress, loss, and disrupted growth. I identify my practice as part of the international effort to facilitate healthy ways of being in mind, body, spirit and community. I work with adults of all ages whose patterns of adaptation to stressful experience have led to difficulty maintaining balance, growth and a sense of thriving in everyday life. My work is dedicated to the art of moving together toward realization and integration.
The findings of modern neuroscience are coming together with the practices of ancient traditions in the service of people whose lives have been marked by experiences of traumatization, emotional pain, stress, loss, and disrupted growth. I identify my practice as part of the international effort to facilitate healthy ways of being in mind, body, spirit and community. I work with adults of all ages whose patterns of adaptation to stressful experience have led to difficulty maintaining balance, growth and a sense of thriving in everyday life. My work is dedicated to the art of moving together toward realization and integration.
(413) 314-3028 View (413) 314-3028

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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.