Sports Performance Therapists in 22901

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Ashley Doozan Murray
Resident in Counseling, MS, LPC-R
Verified Verified
While working in the sports world for over 10 years I have come to recognize the importance of mental health to elite performers.
As a resident in counseling I believe that mental health is essential aspect of a person’s holistic health, and it is as important to work on as a person’s physical health. Healthy people manage their behaviors, emotions, and thoughts in functional stable manner, many people are not taught the skills necessary to do this. By providing a positive and supportive setting we can work together to create healthier ways of functioning in the world you live or perform in!
While working in the sports world for over 10 years I have come to recognize the importance of mental health to elite performers.
As a resident in counseling I believe that mental health is essential aspect of a person’s holistic health, and it is as important to work on as a person’s physical health. Healthy people manage their behaviors, emotions, and thoughts in functional stable manner, many people are not taught the skills necessary to do this. By providing a positive and supportive setting we can work together to create healthier ways of functioning in the world you live or perform in!
(434) 533-7651 View (434) 533-7651
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CavCity Counseling Inc./Kevin Carter
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
As an avid sports fan and a former athlete, I am intrigued by the connection between mental health and helping people achieve peak performance.
At times life seems overwhelming and out of control. Do you feel stuck, unsure of yourself and/or your situation, do you wish to have your life be different, is this the vision you had for yourself, your relationship, or your family. I am here to help, you are not alone. Let’s work together to bring the change you desire. I believe that honesty, trust and respect are necessary to establish a strong therapeutic alliance. I am committed to facilitating an environment of acceptance, hope, and encouragement. I'm currently accepting new clients with limited availability to include evening hours.
As an avid sports fan and a former athlete, I am intrigued by the connection between mental health and helping people achieve peak performance.
At times life seems overwhelming and out of control. Do you feel stuck, unsure of yourself and/or your situation, do you wish to have your life be different, is this the vision you had for yourself, your relationship, or your family. I am here to help, you are not alone. Let’s work together to bring the change you desire. I believe that honesty, trust and respect are necessary to establish a strong therapeutic alliance. I am committed to facilitating an environment of acceptance, hope, and encouragement. I'm currently accepting new clients with limited availability to include evening hours.
(434) 277-2163 View (434) 277-2163
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John Robert Carpenter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW
Verified Verified
Sometimes, our expectations don't line up with what we live through and struggle with every day. We try to put our best foot forward, but inside it gets tougher to climb out of bed, quiet the racing thoughts, or set aside the exhaustion and doubt. If you're fighting a battle like this, you don't have to fight it alone - and you don't have to lose. At Poehailos, Dupont, and Associates, I help students, adults, and couples face ADHD, anxiety, depression, addiction, and more. No matter the challenge, therapy can help you gain the freedom to recover and embrace the things that make you...well, you. You are worth it.
Sometimes, our expectations don't line up with what we live through and struggle with every day. We try to put our best foot forward, but inside it gets tougher to climb out of bed, quiet the racing thoughts, or set aside the exhaustion and doubt. If you're fighting a battle like this, you don't have to fight it alone - and you don't have to lose. At Poehailos, Dupont, and Associates, I help students, adults, and couples face ADHD, anxiety, depression, addiction, and more. No matter the challenge, therapy can help you gain the freedom to recover and embrace the things that make you...well, you. You are worth it.
(434) 686-6770 View (434) 686-6770
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Sean Flannery
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
I enjoy working with clients ages 16+ who are struggling with relationship distress, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and a variety of other issues. My areas of special interest are couple therapy, acceptance-based therapy (ACT), and assessment. I provide psychological testing/assessment for clients ages 6 and up. This includes psychoeducational assessment for accommodations at school.
I enjoy working with clients ages 16+ who are struggling with relationship distress, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and a variety of other issues. My areas of special interest are couple therapy, acceptance-based therapy (ACT), and assessment. I provide psychological testing/assessment for clients ages 6 and up. This includes psychoeducational assessment for accommodations at school.
(434) 216-0165 View (434) 216-0165
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Skyline Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
We are accepting new clients! Skyline Family Therapy serves children, teenagers, couples, and families in-person and via telehealth at our office conveniently located in Charlottesville, VA. Our team of providers use an integrative approach to meet each client where they're at in their therapeutic journey, and collaborate with each individual to create a healthy path forward.
We are accepting new clients! Skyline Family Therapy serves children, teenagers, couples, and families in-person and via telehealth at our office conveniently located in Charlottesville, VA. Our team of providers use an integrative approach to meet each client where they're at in their therapeutic journey, and collaborate with each individual to create a healthy path forward.
(434) 226-5157 View (434) 226-5157
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Sean Slevin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
~ Counseling tailored to your Personality, from a Christian Perspective, & with a Neurobiological understanding of Lasting Change ~ I understand firsthand the courage required to ask for help. You are taking an important step in pursuing counseling today. ~ I use my understanding of personality types to tailor counseling to your specific needs. We are all unique, and my desire is to help each person become more fully whomever they are meant to be. I use my knowledge of the various strengths and weaknesses of each personality type to help you build on your strengths, and to have compassion for your weaknesses.
~ Counseling tailored to your Personality, from a Christian Perspective, & with a Neurobiological understanding of Lasting Change ~ I understand firsthand the courage required to ask for help. You are taking an important step in pursuing counseling today. ~ I use my understanding of personality types to tailor counseling to your specific needs. We are all unique, and my desire is to help each person become more fully whomever they are meant to be. I use my knowledge of the various strengths and weaknesses of each personality type to help you build on your strengths, and to have compassion for your weaknesses.
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Mackenzie Nelson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
I work with adolescents and adults who are seeking counseling services for a variety of reasons. Many of my clients have depressive, anxious, or disordered eating symptoms. Others are in life transitions or are seeking support with something such as athletic performance. I believe counseling can benefit everyone and collaborate with clients on individual goals. Together we reflect, build upon strengths, and apply new strategies to increase fulfillment. I am happy to meet at my office, via video, or outside for a walk.
I work with adolescents and adults who are seeking counseling services for a variety of reasons. Many of my clients have depressive, anxious, or disordered eating symptoms. Others are in life transitions or are seeking support with something such as athletic performance. I believe counseling can benefit everyone and collaborate with clients on individual goals. Together we reflect, build upon strengths, and apply new strategies to increase fulfillment. I am happy to meet at my office, via video, or outside for a walk.
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Sarah Nieburg
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, LMHP-S
Verified Verified
Look, we all can agree on one thing in this day and age: the struggle is real. In a world that is fast-paced and overworked, we often forget to process what is happening externally and how it is affecting us internally. And if we don't have the right tools to handle big stressors or major life events, it can be even more difficult to deal with what comes our way. Whatever your struggle is, I'm here to help.
Look, we all can agree on one thing in this day and age: the struggle is real. In a world that is fast-paced and overworked, we often forget to process what is happening externally and how it is affecting us internally. And if we don't have the right tools to handle big stressors or major life events, it can be even more difficult to deal with what comes our way. Whatever your struggle is, I'm here to help.
(804) 312-5153 View (804) 312-5153

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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.