Sports Performance Therapists in Luzerne County, PA
With over 25 years of experience in this field, I am unique and eclectic in my approach. I particularly enjoy working with clients who have been seen as "difficult" by others or who have been dissatisfied with counseling in the past. I recognize the hard work that goes into bringing about change, but still feel the overall experience in counseling should be enjoyable. I am passionate about my work and try to make myself as accessible as possible. I welcome the opportunity to discuss your issues with you in a totally free/phone consultation.
With over 25 years of experience in this field, I am unique and eclectic in my approach. I particularly enjoy working with clients who have been seen as "difficult" by others or who have been dissatisfied with counseling in the past. I recognize the hard work that goes into bringing about change, but still feel the overall experience in counseling should be enjoyable. I am passionate about my work and try to make myself as accessible as possible. I welcome the opportunity to discuss your issues with you in a totally free/phone consultation.
The role of counselors is to ensure clients feel heard, respected, and validated and, in turn offer supportive and constructive feedback to help individuals gain greater insight and understanding. Therefore, I use a mix of compassionate techniques and problem solving strategies to aid individuals in problem resolution and management of their difficulties. This enables and empowers the individual to take charge of things and have control and direction in their lifestyle.
The role of counselors is to ensure clients feel heard, respected, and validated and, in turn offer supportive and constructive feedback to help individuals gain greater insight and understanding. Therefore, I use a mix of compassionate techniques and problem solving strategies to aid individuals in problem resolution and management of their difficulties. This enables and empowers the individual to take charge of things and have control and direction in their lifestyle.
Life is not always black and white. I am here to help provide you with the tools to be the driving force behind creating your own narrative. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, going through a life change or just feeling stuck, no concern is too small to take the leap and begin your therapeutic journey.
Life is not always black and white. I am here to help provide you with the tools to be the driving force behind creating your own narrative. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, going through a life change or just feeling stuck, no concern is too small to take the leap and begin your therapeutic journey.
My belief is an individual, or couple, need to make the decision for the changes in their life.
Are you feeling stuck in an unhealthy cycle that you feel continues to catastrophize into every situation? Many of us get into negative patterns of communication or reflection of self, due to past hurts or traumas. These build up into cycles we feel helpless to get out of, and view them as setbacks wondering why did it have to happen at all. The answer we want to believe, but struggle to see through the hurt, is that these all happen for a reason.
My belief is an individual, or couple, need to make the decision for the changes in their life.
Are you feeling stuck in an unhealthy cycle that you feel continues to catastrophize into every situation? Many of us get into negative patterns of communication or reflection of self, due to past hurts or traumas. These build up into cycles we feel helpless to get out of, and view them as setbacks wondering why did it have to happen at all. The answer we want to believe, but struggle to see through the hurt, is that these all happen for a reason.
The stories that we tell about ourselves and our experiences are our realities, and these realities shape how we perceive our past, current, and future experiences in our lives. Sometimes, these stories do not allow us to feel the level of happiness and fulfillment in which we desire due to problems dominating our stories. It is my goal to support individuals, families, couples, and groups in developing a sense of hope and possibility that were not previously there. This hope provides space for unique possible outcomes where these individuals can develop a story that includes happiness and life fulfillment.
The stories that we tell about ourselves and our experiences are our realities, and these realities shape how we perceive our past, current, and future experiences in our lives. Sometimes, these stories do not allow us to feel the level of happiness and fulfillment in which we desire due to problems dominating our stories. It is my goal to support individuals, families, couples, and groups in developing a sense of hope and possibility that were not previously there. This hope provides space for unique possible outcomes where these individuals can develop a story that includes happiness and life fulfillment.
Our vision at Mind Matters Coaching, Counseling & Psychological Associates, LLC is to help bring growth, healing, and peace of mind to people who struggle with matters of the mind. We have caring, compassionate, experienced, credentialed, and licensed professionals who are both doctoral level psychologists and master's level clinicians. We provide individual, family, and couples counseling, life coaching, child and adolescent therapy, EMDR, educational, psychological, and forensic testing and evaluations, career coaching, and consultation for both individuals and businesses.
Our vision at Mind Matters Coaching, Counseling & Psychological Associates, LLC is to help bring growth, healing, and peace of mind to people who struggle with matters of the mind. We have caring, compassionate, experienced, credentialed, and licensed professionals who are both doctoral level psychologists and master's level clinicians. We provide individual, family, and couples counseling, life coaching, child and adolescent therapy, EMDR, educational, psychological, and forensic testing and evaluations, career coaching, and consultation for both individuals and businesses.
I'm Angel and I am excited that you found my page. I am a professional counselor licensed in Pennsylvania with over 9 years of counseling experience working with individuals who struggle with eating disorders, mood disorders, trauma, physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, and addictions. I love working with individuals to find freedom and remove any obstacles that prevent living the life they have always dreamed of. My therapy style is unique, creative, individual, warm, and accepting. I treat individuals with respect, compassion, and empathy. My ability to see different perspectives enables me to meet people where they are.
I'm Angel and I am excited that you found my page. I am a professional counselor licensed in Pennsylvania with over 9 years of counseling experience working with individuals who struggle with eating disorders, mood disorders, trauma, physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, and addictions. I love working with individuals to find freedom and remove any obstacles that prevent living the life they have always dreamed of. My therapy style is unique, creative, individual, warm, and accepting. I treat individuals with respect, compassion, and empathy. My ability to see different perspectives enables me to meet people where they are.
I am a seasoned psychotherapist with over 17 years of experience providing assistance to clients with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, life transitions, trauma issues, eating disorders and postpartum depression. I work with children(5 and up), adolescents(ages 11 and up), young adults, couples, families and women. As a licensed clinical social worker I believe in focusing on all aspects of a person's well being; mental, physical, financial and social. I have a Masters degree in Social Work, Certified Shame-Informed Treatment Specialist, and pursuing PhD in Strategic Leadership and Administrative Studies.
I am a seasoned psychotherapist with over 17 years of experience providing assistance to clients with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, life transitions, trauma issues, eating disorders and postpartum depression. I work with children(5 and up), adolescents(ages 11 and up), young adults, couples, families and women. As a licensed clinical social worker I believe in focusing on all aspects of a person's well being; mental, physical, financial and social. I have a Masters degree in Social Work, Certified Shame-Informed Treatment Specialist, and pursuing PhD in Strategic Leadership and Administrative Studies.
Hill Counseling is committed to helping clients grow. Please click on the link to our website (underneath the profile picture) for specific information as to our specialties and our therapists. We pride ourselves on being able to see clients quickly as we generally have no waiting list. Thank you for choosing Hill Counseling!
Hill Counseling is committed to helping clients grow. Please click on the link to our website (underneath the profile picture) for specific information as to our specialties and our therapists. We pride ourselves on being able to see clients quickly as we generally have no waiting list. Thank you for choosing Hill Counseling!
Evening & Weekend Availability (Immediate virtual options and in-person options in June/July)
Welcome, I’m Veronica. Life can be messy, overwhelming, and downright exhausting sometimes. I have over 14 years of experience in helping people navigate tough seasons—whether it’s addiction, anxiety, motherhood, or just feeling stuck.
My approach is real, compassionate, and judgment-free. We’ll work together to find practical tools, build on your strengths, and help you move toward a place of healing and growth. You don’t have to figure it all out alone—let’s take that next step together.
Evening & Weekend Availability (Immediate virtual options and in-person options in June/July)
Welcome, I’m Veronica. Life can be messy, overwhelming, and downright exhausting sometimes. I have over 14 years of experience in helping people navigate tough seasons—whether it’s addiction, anxiety, motherhood, or just feeling stuck.
My approach is real, compassionate, and judgment-free. We’ll work together to find practical tools, build on your strengths, and help you move toward a place of healing and growth. You don’t have to figure it all out alone—let’s take that next step together.
Online Therapists
You can expect a wide range of experiences, from talking about your favorite movie and sports team, to processing your trauma and family dynamics.
I offer a Structural Family Therapy perspective, along with a CBT lens and will frequently utilize tools from both Narrative Therapy and Gestalt Therapy. I genuinely enjoy conversations with others, and will work to meet you wherever you are at each session. I bring a calm, warm presentation to sessions, and will focus on building a strong rapport with you.
You can expect a wide range of experiences, from talking about your favorite movie and sports team, to processing your trauma and family dynamics.
I offer a Structural Family Therapy perspective, along with a CBT lens and will frequently utilize tools from both Narrative Therapy and Gestalt Therapy. I genuinely enjoy conversations with others, and will work to meet you wherever you are at each session. I bring a calm, warm presentation to sessions, and will focus on building a strong rapport with you.
I offer support to clients who struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, body dysmorphia, traumatic brain injury, concussions from sports, and gender identity Issues.
An area of interest to me is to work with adolescents or college students who have suffered an injury or concussion from sports. An injury or concussion will take an athlete away from the sport temporarily or permanently and can result in identity issues as losing your identity as an athlete can be devastating.
I offer support to clients who struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, body dysmorphia, traumatic brain injury, concussions from sports, and gender identity Issues.
An area of interest to me is to work with adolescents or college students who have suffered an injury or concussion from sports. An injury or concussion will take an athlete away from the sport temporarily or permanently and can result in identity issues as losing your identity as an athlete can be devastating.
I have certification in sports therapy.
I have extensive experience working with individuals and couples who are seeking relief from pain, suffering and confusion. I work best with folks hoping to be part of process leading to a quick resolution. Once initial concerns are addressed, I find working with someone interested in additional explorations into the root of their issues, very rewarding.
I have certification in sports therapy.
I have extensive experience working with individuals and couples who are seeking relief from pain, suffering and confusion. I work best with folks hoping to be part of process leading to a quick resolution. Once initial concerns are addressed, I find working with someone interested in additional explorations into the root of their issues, very rewarding.
I work with children, teens, adults, couples and families who are seeking support as they overcome challenges related to mood disorders, anger management, grief and loss, relationship issues, behavioral interventions, trauma, sports performance and life transitions.
The scope of my therapeutic range includes but is not limited to; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Family Therapy, Trauma Informed and Solution Focused.
I work with children, teens, adults, couples and families who are seeking support as they overcome challenges related to mood disorders, anger management, grief and loss, relationship issues, behavioral interventions, trauma, sports performance and life transitions.
The scope of my therapeutic range includes but is not limited to; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Family Therapy, Trauma Informed and Solution Focused.
Performance anxiety with tests and sports is rampant at this time Through teaching your child techniques to manage their anxiety they will find success.
Welcome! I provide therapy for kids with ADHD, anxiety, and concussions. As a team, I work with parents and kids to begin to understand some of the negative messages your child may be internalizing based on their challenges. ADHD: Once we explore some of the identity and self-esteem challenges, we begin the practical skills work such as examining how they learn, learning skills, executive functioning skills, when and how to study, and when to take breaks. We also create structure by creating a calendar for their homework and assignments a week ahead.
Performance anxiety with tests and sports is rampant at this time Through teaching your child techniques to manage their anxiety they will find success.
Welcome! I provide therapy for kids with ADHD, anxiety, and concussions. As a team, I work with parents and kids to begin to understand some of the negative messages your child may be internalizing based on their challenges. ADHD: Once we explore some of the identity and self-esteem challenges, we begin the practical skills work such as examining how they learn, learning skills, executive functioning skills, when and how to study, and when to take breaks. We also create structure by creating a calendar for their homework and assignments a week ahead.
Lastly, I help clients explore healthy activities such as music, writing, art, sports, exercise, and other recovery-oriented outlets.
I am the Founder of a concierge style private practice called PB Recovery Services which provides individual & family coaching, interventions, and treatment consulting. Prior to launching PB Recovery Services I worked in a full-service concierge style practice for nine years and held many roles within the practice.
Lastly, I help clients explore healthy activities such as music, writing, art, sports, exercise, and other recovery-oriented outlets.
I am the Founder of a concierge style private practice called PB Recovery Services which provides individual & family coaching, interventions, and treatment consulting. Prior to launching PB Recovery Services I worked in a full-service concierge style practice for nine years and held many roles within the practice.
My playing & coaching experience combined has given me the strong foundation of learning and teaching life skills through sports, which I believe leads to a lifestyle of excellence.
My approach to therapy begins with meeting the individual where they are in their lives and creating a safe, non-judgmental space to work on identifying strengths and challenges. I have worked with a diverse group of individuals with a variety of concerns, such as anxiety, depression, relationship and family struggles, stress management, substance abuse, and issues relating to the LGBTQIA+ spectrum. As a former Division I & professional athlete, I have a special interest in working with competitive athletes and high-level performers.
My playing & coaching experience combined has given me the strong foundation of learning and teaching life skills through sports, which I believe leads to a lifestyle of excellence.
My approach to therapy begins with meeting the individual where they are in their lives and creating a safe, non-judgmental space to work on identifying strengths and challenges. I have worked with a diverse group of individuals with a variety of concerns, such as anxiety, depression, relationship and family struggles, stress management, substance abuse, and issues relating to the LGBTQIA+ spectrum. As a former Division I & professional athlete, I have a special interest in working with competitive athletes and high-level performers.
I have helped clients with a variety of issues such as, anxiety, academic stress, friends, dating/relationships, family dynamics, sports pressure, ADHD and executive functioning, academic planning, and improving grades/study habits
In addition to young adults and family dynamics, I work with individuals on a variety of issues like Anxiety, ADHD, stress management, grief/loss, separation/divorce, relational issues, life change/transition, future planning, and executive function.
I have helped clients with a variety of issues such as, anxiety, academic stress, friends, dating/relationships, family dynamics, sports pressure, ADHD and executive functioning, academic planning, and improving grades/study habits
In addition to young adults and family dynamics, I work with individuals on a variety of issues like Anxiety, ADHD, stress management, grief/loss, separation/divorce, relational issues, life change/transition, future planning, and executive function.
Taunya Marie Tinsley
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, DMin, NCC, LPC
Paoli, PA 19301
Waitlist for new clients
My specialty areas of practice include: include adolescent and adult development, sports counseling, spiritual and Christian interventions, multicultural issues in counseling, and multicultural training and development.
I provide individual and group counseling services as well as educational programs across the life span. I operate from an existential, humanistic, person-centered philosophy that emphasizes meaning in one's life, self-actualization, responsibility, and relationships. I view counseling from a tripartite approach where I assist my clients with self-awareness, gaining knowledge, and developing strategies to manage effectively and successfully the various transitions they are experiencing in their lives. I employ my diverse training and integrate a multiplicity of therapeutic interventions that yield optimum results for the individual.
My specialty areas of practice include: include adolescent and adult development, sports counseling, spiritual and Christian interventions, multicultural issues in counseling, and multicultural training and development.
I provide individual and group counseling services as well as educational programs across the life span. I operate from an existential, humanistic, person-centered philosophy that emphasizes meaning in one's life, self-actualization, responsibility, and relationships. I view counseling from a tripartite approach where I assist my clients with self-awareness, gaining knowledge, and developing strategies to manage effectively and successfully the various transitions they are experiencing in their lives. I employ my diverse training and integrate a multiplicity of therapeutic interventions that yield optimum results for the individual.
I work with adults and specialize in areas including, but not limited to anxiety, stress, depression, divorce, mental health/ sports performance, parental alienation, self-esteem, family conflict, life transitions, grief/loss-, women's/men's issues- using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and variety of other treatment modalities to assist those in need.
My communication style is calm, accommodating, and personable. I want clients to feel comfortable talking to me about anything, and I pride myself on my ability to listen without judgment.
I work with adults and specialize in areas including, but not limited to anxiety, stress, depression, divorce, mental health/ sports performance, parental alienation, self-esteem, family conflict, life transitions, grief/loss-, women's/men's issues- using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and variety of other treatment modalities to assist those in need.
My communication style is calm, accommodating, and personable. I want clients to feel comfortable talking to me about anything, and I pride myself on my ability to listen without judgment.
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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.