Sports Performance Therapists in 06066
She has worked with recreational, youth, and collegiate groups across multiple sports such as football, archery, soccer, softball, and lacrosse.
Katie is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant through AASP who strives to help exercisers/athletes increase their self-awareness, acceptance, and potential to thrive in multiple life domains. She helps individuals explore barriers and facilitators to mental skills development and physical performance via evidence-based mindfulness, sport psychology, Internal Family Systems, and CBT approaches. Katie understands the dynamic and powerful forces that play into one's athletic identity, work/life balance, and healing (be it physical or emotional). As such, she provides clinically and culturally-sensitive interventions in her work.
She has worked with recreational, youth, and collegiate groups across multiple sports such as football, archery, soccer, softball, and lacrosse.
Katie is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant through AASP who strives to help exercisers/athletes increase their self-awareness, acceptance, and potential to thrive in multiple life domains. She helps individuals explore barriers and facilitators to mental skills development and physical performance via evidence-based mindfulness, sport psychology, Internal Family Systems, and CBT approaches. Katie understands the dynamic and powerful forces that play into one's athletic identity, work/life balance, and healing (be it physical or emotional). As such, she provides clinically and culturally-sensitive interventions in her work.
Deep Breaths Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MBA, CMPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vernon, CT 06066
At Deep Breaths Counseling, we believe in looking at every person for who they are. Whether you're struggling with Anxiety, Depression, Substance Use, Sport Performance or a number of other concerns, we can help. Starting where people are is our purpose, not just a goal we strive for. Using a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Person Centered Therapy, services at Deep Breaths Counseling is personable, collaborative, and rewarding. Taking the time to understand, empathize and evaluate your concerns, is the first step in our process. We will start where you are and game plan from there.
At Deep Breaths Counseling, we believe in looking at every person for who they are. Whether you're struggling with Anxiety, Depression, Substance Use, Sport Performance or a number of other concerns, we can help. Starting where people are is our purpose, not just a goal we strive for. Using a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Person Centered Therapy, services at Deep Breaths Counseling is personable, collaborative, and rewarding. Taking the time to understand, empathize and evaluate your concerns, is the first step in our process. We will start where you are and game plan from there.
The therapeutic relationships is always the foundation for meaningful engagement in the process. Thus, In our work together I will prioritize meeting you where you are while also challenging you to consider new ideas, perspectives, and insights. Through our work together you will find belief in yourself and find ways to make meaning out of challenges and hard times.
The therapeutic relationships is always the foundation for meaningful engagement in the process. Thus, In our work together I will prioritize meeting you where you are while also challenging you to consider new ideas, perspectives, and insights. Through our work together you will find belief in yourself and find ways to make meaning out of challenges and hard times.
Currently accepting new morning/daytime clients (no evening/weekend availability - email contact preferred). I have been working with adults, adolescents and their families for the past ten years. Prior to that I worked for three years at an outpatient level with adults, family's and couples. I enjoy working with all types of clients and delving into family history as to what the root cause of the problem is and how to assist clients to come to a resolution of the origins of their problem and how it effects them today both personally and in their intimate relationships
Currently accepting new morning/daytime clients (no evening/weekend availability - email contact preferred). I have been working with adults, adolescents and their families for the past ten years. Prior to that I worked for three years at an outpatient level with adults, family's and couples. I enjoy working with all types of clients and delving into family history as to what the root cause of the problem is and how to assist clients to come to a resolution of the origins of their problem and how it effects them today both personally and in their intimate relationships
I am a Licensed Psychologist specializing in child, adolescent, and young adult practice. I have over 40 years experience working with youth, parents, and schools. In addition, I have been a university professor for over 30 years. My psychological evaluation focus includes child neuropsychological evaluations (ADHD, Learning Disabilities, etc.), social-emotional and behavioral assessments and assessment of personality functioning; as well as ADHD and Autism evaluations for adults. My treatment focus is in areas related to anxiety, panic, obsessive compulsive disorders, depression, ADHD, and behavioral challenges.
I am a Licensed Psychologist specializing in child, adolescent, and young adult practice. I have over 40 years experience working with youth, parents, and schools. In addition, I have been a university professor for over 30 years. My psychological evaluation focus includes child neuropsychological evaluations (ADHD, Learning Disabilities, etc.), social-emotional and behavioral assessments and assessment of personality functioning; as well as ADHD and Autism evaluations for adults. My treatment focus is in areas related to anxiety, panic, obsessive compulsive disorders, depression, ADHD, and behavioral challenges.
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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.