Sports Performance Therapists in Montgomery, OH
I am a licensed psychologist working in Cincinnati, Ohio. I will work collaboratively with you to work out not only what you might be struggling with but also to understand the strengths and coping skills you are already using to help you deal with challenges. I work to understand all the factors that contribute to bringing you to therapy and then working together with you to take steps toward meaningful and achievable change.
I am a licensed psychologist working in Cincinnati, Ohio. I will work collaboratively with you to work out not only what you might be struggling with but also to understand the strengths and coping skills you are already using to help you deal with challenges. I work to understand all the factors that contribute to bringing you to therapy and then working together with you to take steps toward meaningful and achievable change.
Life can feel overwhelming when stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, or major life changes begin to affect your well-being. I help adults, adolescents, couples, and families navigate these challenges while building resilience, healthier relationships, and a greater sense of balance. I also enjoy working with veterans, first responders, and helping professionals. Together, we'll create practical strategies and meaningful change that helps you move from simply getting through the day to truly thriving.
Life can feel overwhelming when stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, or major life changes begin to affect your well-being. I help adults, adolescents, couples, and families navigate these challenges while building resilience, healthier relationships, and a greater sense of balance. I also enjoy working with veterans, first responders, and helping professionals. Together, we'll create practical strategies and meaningful change that helps you move from simply getting through the day to truly thriving.
You are struggling to find purpose and meaning in life. You make it through the day but it feels like a real uphill battle. You may even feel like you’ve hit rock bottom. All of life’s responsibilities—school, work, peer interactions, family relationships—it just feels like too much to manage on your own. You question why this is happening to you. There may have been a time when you felt like you were moving in the right direction, but now you feel isolated and perhaps depressed or anxious. You are wondering where to turn for help.
You are struggling to find purpose and meaning in life. You make it through the day but it feels like a real uphill battle. You may even feel like you’ve hit rock bottom. All of life’s responsibilities—school, work, peer interactions, family relationships—it just feels like too much to manage on your own. You question why this is happening to you. There may have been a time when you felt like you were moving in the right direction, but now you feel isolated and perhaps depressed or anxious. You are wondering where to turn for help.
My goal is to help my clients identify what they most want in their lives and assist them in building the directed motivation, emotional strength and skills needed to achieve those goals. I am passionate about developing strong individuals and families to enable them to reach their highest level of purpose, passion, and functioning. You may be ready to jump in or need to more fully understand your past, present, or future goals before you can move forward. Wherever you are, I will meet you there.
My goal is to help my clients identify what they most want in their lives and assist them in building the directed motivation, emotional strength and skills needed to achieve those goals. I am passionate about developing strong individuals and families to enable them to reach their highest level of purpose, passion, and functioning. You may be ready to jump in or need to more fully understand your past, present, or future goals before you can move forward. Wherever you are, I will meet you there.
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As a counselor specializing in Sports and Performance Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), first responder therapy, and life transitions/stress management, I'm here to guide you on your journey towards greater well-being.
I interact with clients by forming a trusting relationship, and using skills in Acceptance and Commitment Theray (ACT), EMDR, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). These evidenced based treatments target overcoming mental blocks, reduce anxiety, and heal from trauma and other negative experiences, while ultimately aligning with your goals!
As a counselor specializing in Sports and Performance Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), first responder therapy, and life transitions/stress management, I'm here to guide you on your journey towards greater well-being.
I interact with clients by forming a trusting relationship, and using skills in Acceptance and Commitment Theray (ACT), EMDR, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). These evidenced based treatments target overcoming mental blocks, reduce anxiety, and heal from trauma and other negative experiences, while ultimately aligning with your goals!
Sports Psychology Expert, Dr.
Dr. Richard Trammel Academic Credentials - My graduate degrees are in Athletic Counseling (M.S.) and Sports Psychology (Doctorate). Athletic Counseling targets issues that aren't necessarily sports-related but can detrimentally affect performance. A Mental Coach should have experience playing sports and coaching athletes in order to relate to them.
Sports Psychology Expert, Dr.
Dr. Richard Trammel Academic Credentials - My graduate degrees are in Athletic Counseling (M.S.) and Sports Psychology (Doctorate). Athletic Counseling targets issues that aren't necessarily sports-related but can detrimentally affect performance. A Mental Coach should have experience playing sports and coaching athletes in order to relate to them.
Hi, I’m Dr. Steve Graef — a psychologist and performance consultant who works with leaders, professionals, and athletes navigating demanding roles and high expectations. Over the years I noticed something important: performance challenges are rarely just about motivation or mindset. More often they come from the conditions surrounding a person’s work and life — pressure, environment, habits, relationships, or unclear direction. My work focuses on helping people design those conditions more intentionally so performance can emerge naturally. I call this approach Performance Design.
Hi, I’m Dr. Steve Graef — a psychologist and performance consultant who works with leaders, professionals, and athletes navigating demanding roles and high expectations. Over the years I noticed something important: performance challenges are rarely just about motivation or mindset. More often they come from the conditions surrounding a person’s work and life — pressure, environment, habits, relationships, or unclear direction. My work focuses on helping people design those conditions more intentionally so performance can emerge naturally. I call this approach Performance Design.
The mental side of sports can feel isolating and overwhelming.
I provide telehealth services across Ohio and California. You’re an athlete—youth, collegiate, or elite—balancing the intense pressure to perform with the emotional toll it takes on your wellbeing. You might struggle with anxiety, burnout, injury recovery, or feeling uncertain about your identity beyond sport. Maybe you’re navigating transitions—stepping up to higher competition or planning life after the game. Your goal is to rebuild confidence, sharpen mental focus, and find true balance. You want to feel mentally strong and emotionally clear so you can thrive both within the sport and in life beyond it.
The mental side of sports can feel isolating and overwhelming.
I provide telehealth services across Ohio and California. You’re an athlete—youth, collegiate, or elite—balancing the intense pressure to perform with the emotional toll it takes on your wellbeing. You might struggle with anxiety, burnout, injury recovery, or feeling uncertain about your identity beyond sport. Maybe you’re navigating transitions—stepping up to higher competition or planning life after the game. Your goal is to rebuild confidence, sharpen mental focus, and find true balance. You want to feel mentally strong and emotionally clear so you can thrive both within the sport and in life beyond it.
Clients I see are ready to make meaningful changes, even if they’re not sure where to start. They may feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or self-doubt and want to better understand themselves and their emotions. Together, we focus on building practical skills, improving confidence, and creating steady, sustainable progress toward a more balanced life.
Clients I see are ready to make meaningful changes, even if they’re not sure where to start. They may feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or self-doubt and want to better understand themselves and their emotions. Together, we focus on building practical skills, improving confidence, and creating steady, sustainable progress toward a more balanced life.
I have 10 years of extensive training, education, and experience providing mental health services to a wide variety of individuals with various unique backgrounds. My current clinical focus surrounds those of young adults experiencing significant life transitions: i.e. college, graduate school, early career, interpersonal & relationship, career changes, and adjustment concerns. My specialty areas are treating athletes (professional, college, and high school), eating disorders/body image concerns, anxiety/panic, adjustment, and identity development.
I have 10 years of extensive training, education, and experience providing mental health services to a wide variety of individuals with various unique backgrounds. My current clinical focus surrounds those of young adults experiencing significant life transitions: i.e. college, graduate school, early career, interpersonal & relationship, career changes, and adjustment concerns. My specialty areas are treating athletes (professional, college, and high school), eating disorders/body image concerns, anxiety/panic, adjustment, and identity development.
I look forward to any client looking forward to explore a path to emotional well being, parents who take an active role in their child's therapy and any client that can take their first step through my office door. Telehealth only to clients living in OH. In person and Telehealth offered to clients living in the state of NJ. To schedule online therapy go to my online calendar at calendly.com/kkarensjohnson1
I look forward to any client looking forward to explore a path to emotional well being, parents who take an active role in their child's therapy and any client that can take their first step through my office door. Telehealth only to clients living in OH. In person and Telehealth offered to clients living in the state of NJ. To schedule online therapy go to my online calendar at calendly.com/kkarensjohnson1
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.
Finding the right therapist isn't a one-size-fits-all process. It's important to find someone who you feel connected with. For that reason I do not charge for the first session if, for any reason, you decide not to schedule a second session. (Only after a second session will I charge for both the first and second sessions.) My goal is to make this process as stress-free as possible for you.
I work with a variety of client issues, but specialize heavily in coping with symptoms of anxiety, burnout, relationship issues, and depression. You're likely used to performing at a high level but lately things have felt much heavier.
Finding the right therapist isn't a one-size-fits-all process. It's important to find someone who you feel connected with. For that reason I do not charge for the first session if, for any reason, you decide not to schedule a second session. (Only after a second session will I charge for both the first and second sessions.) My goal is to make this process as stress-free as possible for you.
I work with a variety of client issues, but specialize heavily in coping with symptoms of anxiety, burnout, relationship issues, and depression. You're likely used to performing at a high level but lately things have felt much heavier.
As an Individual Therapist, I work with individuals who are wanting to work on finding balance between managing high expectations and prioritizing overall mental health and wellbeing. I have extensive experience in working with high achieving individuals who struggle with perfectionism, burn out and/or how they relate to themselves. I help my clients understand the science behind our thoughts and emotions, while guiding them through new, more effective ways to hold ourselves accountable and get more out of our potential.
As an Individual Therapist, I work with individuals who are wanting to work on finding balance between managing high expectations and prioritizing overall mental health and wellbeing. I have extensive experience in working with high achieving individuals who struggle with perfectionism, burn out and/or how they relate to themselves. I help my clients understand the science behind our thoughts and emotions, while guiding them through new, more effective ways to hold ourselves accountable and get more out of our potential.
I work with high performers and those who support high-performance environments, including athletes, coaches, athletic trainers, educators, athletic and academic support professionals, clinicians, pastors, military members, and first responders. Many clients navigate burnout, compassion fatigue, anxiety, depression, grief, perfectionism, neurodivergence, and identity-related stress. My approach is multicultural, trauma-informed, and environmentally responsive, honoring how culture, systems, and performance demands shape mental health. I offer in-person therapy in Ohio and telehealth in Ohio, Texas, Missouri, Kentucky, and Florida.
I work with high performers and those who support high-performance environments, including athletes, coaches, athletic trainers, educators, athletic and academic support professionals, clinicians, pastors, military members, and first responders. Many clients navigate burnout, compassion fatigue, anxiety, depression, grief, perfectionism, neurodivergence, and identity-related stress. My approach is multicultural, trauma-informed, and environmentally responsive, honoring how culture, systems, and performance demands shape mental health. I offer in-person therapy in Ohio and telehealth in Ohio, Texas, Missouri, Kentucky, and Florida.
I have more than 15 years’ experience as a mental health professional and over 25 years' experience in human behavior. I have worked in both law enforcement & criminal defense and have had the privilege of hearing thousands of stories, every one unique. If there is one thing I know, it is that being human is hard and despite the many joys, it also comes with pain, sometimes tremendous pain. I also believe with a healthy mindset, humans are remarkably resilient. Trauma can drastically disrupt mindset, often creating a false life narrative. Let's unlock your truths, find your authentic self and work to live your best life possible.
I have more than 15 years’ experience as a mental health professional and over 25 years' experience in human behavior. I have worked in both law enforcement & criminal defense and have had the privilege of hearing thousands of stories, every one unique. If there is one thing I know, it is that being human is hard and despite the many joys, it also comes with pain, sometimes tremendous pain. I also believe with a healthy mindset, humans are remarkably resilient. Trauma can drastically disrupt mindset, often creating a false life narrative. Let's unlock your truths, find your authentic self and work to live your best life possible.
I work with teens 16+ and adults in Colorado and Ohio who are navigating identity, anxiety, burnout, or meaningful life transitions. Many feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, even when things look “fine” on the outside. I spend time understanding each person’s story, the environments they’re moving through, and where things feel stuck. From there, we work to create movement in a way that fits them, helping them feel more grounded, confident, and aligned in their lives.
I work with teens 16+ and adults in Colorado and Ohio who are navigating identity, anxiety, burnout, or meaningful life transitions. Many feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, even when things look “fine” on the outside. I spend time understanding each person’s story, the environments they’re moving through, and where things feel stuck. From there, we work to create movement in a way that fits them, helping them feel more grounded, confident, and aligned in their lives.
I see individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma symptoms, mood disorders, relationship difficulties, and significant life changes. I specialize in working with clients navigating challenges related to neurodiversity, including ADHD and ASD. As a former collegiate athlete, I also love working with athletes to support them with the unique challenges and high stress that comes with competing.
I see individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma symptoms, mood disorders, relationship difficulties, and significant life changes. I specialize in working with clients navigating challenges related to neurodiversity, including ADHD and ASD. As a former collegiate athlete, I also love working with athletes to support them with the unique challenges and high stress that comes with competing.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the State of Ohio and I believe that we can work together so that you can function at your highest level possible. I have many years of experience working with clients who have experienced depression, anxiety, addiction and alcoholism issues, relationship issues, and couples counseling. I believe that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can help us to look at how to change behaviors to improve our life situation. I also believe that talk therapy is also a significant way to get the results that you deserve.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the State of Ohio and I believe that we can work together so that you can function at your highest level possible. I have many years of experience working with clients who have experienced depression, anxiety, addiction and alcoholism issues, relationship issues, and couples counseling. I believe that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can help us to look at how to change behaviors to improve our life situation. I also believe that talk therapy is also a significant way to get the results that you deserve.
I help people who feel like outliers, who often feel misunderstood. My clients include LGBTQ+ individuals, athletes, artists, and others who don't feel like they truly fit in to the mainstream. I work with people who feel like they are on the outside looking in, who want to tap into the strength that comes from facing our fears and no longer being defined by hard times in our lives. Life is for living, even when it hasn't looked how we've expected it to.
I help people who feel like outliers, who often feel misunderstood. My clients include LGBTQ+ individuals, athletes, artists, and others who don't feel like they truly fit in to the mainstream. I work with people who feel like they are on the outside looking in, who want to tap into the strength that comes from facing our fears and no longer being defined by hard times in our lives. Life is for living, even when it hasn't looked how we've expected it to.
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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.