Sports Performance Therapists in 04032
Stephanie Malcom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Freeport, ME 04032
Whole-person wellness is at the core of my clinical practice. I believe that mental health is most effectively treated in conjunction with physical, nutritional, and interpersonal health. My clients can expect a thorough assessment of overall well-being and a treatment plan that delivers noticeable results. I recognize the enormous financial constraints of todays workforce and the need to quickly and efficiently solve problems. That is why my therapeutic approach looks at client strengths and resources. I meet you where you are at and help you get to where you want to be!
Whole-person wellness is at the core of my clinical practice. I believe that mental health is most effectively treated in conjunction with physical, nutritional, and interpersonal health. My clients can expect a thorough assessment of overall well-being and a treatment plan that delivers noticeable results. I recognize the enormous financial constraints of todays workforce and the need to quickly and efficiently solve problems. That is why my therapeutic approach looks at client strengths and resources. I meet you where you are at and help you get to where you want to be!
Rick Voit
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Freeport, ME 04032 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
First of all, I view all my clients' presenting issues as unhealthy yet normal adjustments to life problems. These adjustments have become problematic and created symptoms in the individual and in relationships. My goal is threefold: "stop the bleeding," seek healthier adjustments and, ultimately, to build a quality life of contentment and satisfaction. My orientation is existential and cognitive behavioral, with a specialty in clinical hypnosis and its many valuable applications.
First of all, I view all my clients' presenting issues as unhealthy yet normal adjustments to life problems. These adjustments have become problematic and created symptoms in the individual and in relationships. My goal is threefold: "stop the bleeding," seek healthier adjustments and, ultimately, to build a quality life of contentment and satisfaction. My orientation is existential and cognitive behavioral, with a specialty in clinical hypnosis and its many valuable applications.
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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.