Sports Performance Therapists in Allentown, PA

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Sarah Davis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Allentown, PA 18106
I am a licensed Counseling Professional utilizing a combination of the Cognitive Behavior model of therapy and mindfulness practices, among others. I assist adults, and teens throughout their lifespan, to find solutions to better regulate their emotions, language, belief system, and perceptions of life challenges. Specialties include Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Stress Management, Sports Performance, Artistic Minds, Transitional Periods of Life, Perfectionistic Thinking, Adjustment Disorders, Relationship Conflict, and Brief Solution Focused work.
I am a licensed Counseling Professional utilizing a combination of the Cognitive Behavior model of therapy and mindfulness practices, among others. I assist adults, and teens throughout their lifespan, to find solutions to better regulate their emotions, language, belief system, and perceptions of life challenges. Specialties include Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Stress Management, Sports Performance, Artistic Minds, Transitional Periods of Life, Perfectionistic Thinking, Adjustment Disorders, Relationship Conflict, and Brief Solution Focused work.
(610) 890-5887 View (610) 890-5887
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Anthony Fili
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Allentown, PA 18104
My passion also lies in sports where I use over 20 years of coaching experience to enhance mental performance in athletes.
I work with individuals over 13, but specialize in helping teenagers, young adults, athletes, and those who have experienced trauma. I utilize a holistic approach tailored to each individual's unique needs, believing that mind, body and spirit must all be connected to achieve true well-being. I encourage clients to make positive lifestyle changes, create purpose, and find meaning in their lives. Everyone possesses the internal resources to face life's challenges and should feel empowered to make their own decisions. Enhancing self-confidence, promoting empowerment, and fostering meaningful connections are essential for everyone.
My passion also lies in sports where I use over 20 years of coaching experience to enhance mental performance in athletes.
I work with individuals over 13, but specialize in helping teenagers, young adults, athletes, and those who have experienced trauma. I utilize a holistic approach tailored to each individual's unique needs, believing that mind, body and spirit must all be connected to achieve true well-being. I encourage clients to make positive lifestyle changes, create purpose, and find meaning in their lives. Everyone possesses the internal resources to face life's challenges and should feel empowered to make their own decisions. Enhancing self-confidence, promoting empowerment, and fostering meaningful connections are essential for everyone.
(610) 421-0393 View (610) 421-0393
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Dench Counseling Sport & Wellness Centre
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, PhD, LPC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Allentown, PA 18103
If you are anxious, having difficulty with relationships, depression, self-esteem, or wrestling with an addiction & would like help, let's talk. I have been a psychotherapist for thirty years, and work with children, adolescents, and adults. How long ago did your issue begin? Many people don’t know the root cause of their problem. You may be suffering in silence not knowing where to turn. Counseling can provide tools for surviving the emotional fall out from COVID-19, building happy, healthy relationships, managing stress & anxiety, appreciating your strengths, & feeling good about yourself.
If you are anxious, having difficulty with relationships, depression, self-esteem, or wrestling with an addiction & would like help, let's talk. I have been a psychotherapist for thirty years, and work with children, adolescents, and adults. How long ago did your issue begin? Many people don’t know the root cause of their problem. You may be suffering in silence not knowing where to turn. Counseling can provide tools for surviving the emotional fall out from COVID-19, building happy, healthy relationships, managing stress & anxiety, appreciating your strengths, & feeling good about yourself.
(610) 365-4354 View (610) 365-4354
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Dr. Megan Cannon: Sport & Performance Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Allentown, PA 18104
Dr. Megan is a sport psychologist who will work with you to establish goals & a plan for developing a strong mindset to achieve peak performance in sport and life. She utilizes an educational & strengths-based approach to assist you in developing the knowledge & tools for enhancing mental strength & emotional regulation. Common topics addressed in sessions include anxiety, confidence, injury, depression, focus, recruiting, motivation, relaxation, team roles, consistency, general emotional health, mindfulness, & goal setting. One-on-one coaching is an asset for performers at all levels looking to gain mental edge.
Dr. Megan is a sport psychologist who will work with you to establish goals & a plan for developing a strong mindset to achieve peak performance in sport and life. She utilizes an educational & strengths-based approach to assist you in developing the knowledge & tools for enhancing mental strength & emotional regulation. Common topics addressed in sessions include anxiety, confidence, injury, depression, focus, recruiting, motivation, relaxation, team roles, consistency, general emotional health, mindfulness, & goal setting. One-on-one coaching is an asset for performers at all levels looking to gain mental edge.
(484) 498-4667 View (484) 498-4667
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Paige Lilly-Ivens
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
Allentown, PA 18103
Now offering in person sessions! “The problem is the problem, the person is not the problem.” - Michael White and David Epston. Hello! My name is Paige, and I am here to listen. You are unique and so is your story, and it does not have to end in just one way. At some time or another, every one of us will face difficulties; reaching out to a new counselor can be a scary thing! No matter where you are in your life, I will meet you there with a calming, warm, nonjudgmental, and non-blaming presence to help you identify and work through whatever is weighing heavy on you and holding you back from living to your desired potential.
Now offering in person sessions! “The problem is the problem, the person is not the problem.” - Michael White and David Epston. Hello! My name is Paige, and I am here to listen. You are unique and so is your story, and it does not have to end in just one way. At some time or another, every one of us will face difficulties; reaching out to a new counselor can be a scary thing! No matter where you are in your life, I will meet you there with a calming, warm, nonjudgmental, and non-blaming presence to help you identify and work through whatever is weighing heavy on you and holding you back from living to your desired potential.
(610) 880-3096 View (610) 880-3096
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Scott J Masotti
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Allentown, PA 18106
Waitlist for new clients
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.
(272) 268-3309 View (272) 268-3309
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Kelly Borich (Sheherhers)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, L, C, S, W
Verified Verified
Allentown, PA 18104  (Online Only)
My door is open to clients needing a therapist who listens to understand their lived experiences. LGBTQIA+, you are affirmed here. It’s a place to co-create curiosity. Let's come up with those difficult questions you want to ask yourself. In my therapy space, vulnerability is strength, but I know it means feeling safe to take down walls. I want my clients to feel the freedom of being uncensored and empowered. My door is open to those who want to connect to body awareness and the unique values that allow you to live fully seen. Let's get honest about behaviors, emotions, and thought patterns that attempt to take away inner harmony.
My door is open to clients needing a therapist who listens to understand their lived experiences. LGBTQIA+, you are affirmed here. It’s a place to co-create curiosity. Let's come up with those difficult questions you want to ask yourself. In my therapy space, vulnerability is strength, but I know it means feeling safe to take down walls. I want my clients to feel the freedom of being uncensored and empowered. My door is open to those who want to connect to body awareness and the unique values that allow you to live fully seen. Let's get honest about behaviors, emotions, and thought patterns that attempt to take away inner harmony.
(272) 207-3216 View (272) 207-3216
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Bethany Werner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Allentown, PA 18109
What makes me stand out from other counselors is my ability to grasp your needs and strengths quickly and get a solid understanding of what you are seeking from treatment. I am skilled with adapting my therapeutic approaches to match your personality and values. I have experience in a wide variety of settings so have knowledge of resources and different phases of mental health needs. I have successful experience treating individuals with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, life transitions, grief, anger, and relationship issues. If you are in need of just a few sessions or longer term treatment, I can support you.
What makes me stand out from other counselors is my ability to grasp your needs and strengths quickly and get a solid understanding of what you are seeking from treatment. I am skilled with adapting my therapeutic approaches to match your personality and values. I have experience in a wide variety of settings so have knowledge of resources and different phases of mental health needs. I have successful experience treating individuals with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, life transitions, grief, anger, and relationship issues. If you are in need of just a few sessions or longer term treatment, I can support you.
(484) 559-5856 View (484) 559-5856
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Nicholas Mediate
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Allentown, PA 18103  (Online Only)
Remember when life was simpler? You were so full of hope and optimism. So sure, that you could tackle anything the universe threw your way. You felt like you had life by the reigns, until you didn't. Perhaps you changed jobs and hate your new position. Maybe you got divorced and are struggling to adapt to life newly single. Feeling that pit of anxiety in your stomach makes you sick, but you're not sure what to do.
Remember when life was simpler? You were so full of hope and optimism. So sure, that you could tackle anything the universe threw your way. You felt like you had life by the reigns, until you didn't. Perhaps you changed jobs and hate your new position. Maybe you got divorced and are struggling to adapt to life newly single. Feeling that pit of anxiety in your stomach makes you sick, but you're not sure what to do.
(610) 600-9742 View (610) 600-9742
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Alexandra Vandegrift
Psychologist, MS, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Allentown, PA 18103
Life can come at you fast, along with all the challenges and changes that it brings. We all experience times of turbulence and turmoil that can overwhelm our ability to cope. Whether seeking support and perspective, or taking the first steps on a journey to healing, you're in the right place. My goal is to provide a warm and non-judgmental space for you to share your story. I offer psychodynamic-based therapy to help you examine the way your early experiences and relationships have impacted your world. This is a path we can walk together.
Life can come at you fast, along with all the challenges and changes that it brings. We all experience times of turbulence and turmoil that can overwhelm our ability to cope. Whether seeking support and perspective, or taking the first steps on a journey to healing, you're in the right place. My goal is to provide a warm and non-judgmental space for you to share your story. I offer psychodynamic-based therapy to help you examine the way your early experiences and relationships have impacted your world. This is a path we can walk together.
(484) 559-5925 View (484) 559-5925
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Mind Matters
Psychologist, PsyD, LCSW, NCSP, ABSNP
Verified Verified
Allentown, PA 18106
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.
(610) 595-5762 View (610) 595-5762
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Jessica Hollander
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Allentown, PA 18104  (Online Only)
Does it feel like you're going through life on autopilot? Sure, you're getting through day-to-day life...but you're not really living. You might be a woman who is drowning under expectations of everyone around you, neglecting your own needs just to keep others happy. Maybe you're noticing anxious thoughts & feelings creeping into every area of your life...and it's starting to feel like you can never get anything right. Or perhaps you're the parent of a teen who is struggling, and despite everything you've tried, they still aren't themselves. You're tired of feeling like life is passing you by, and you know its time for a change
Does it feel like you're going through life on autopilot? Sure, you're getting through day-to-day life...but you're not really living. You might be a woman who is drowning under expectations of everyone around you, neglecting your own needs just to keep others happy. Maybe you're noticing anxious thoughts & feelings creeping into every area of your life...and it's starting to feel like you can never get anything right. Or perhaps you're the parent of a teen who is struggling, and despite everything you've tried, they still aren't themselves. You're tired of feeling like life is passing you by, and you know its time for a change
(610) 686-3824 View (610) 686-3824
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Lindsay Capobianco
Licensed Professional Counselor, M Ed, LPC
Verified Verified
Allentown, PA 18106
Therapy is essential when your therapist is as invested in you as you are in your own healing process. Many positive feelings and outcomes can occur when you feel prepared to handle the challenges that await you within the therapeutic process. Preparation includes predictability and practicality – two necessary concepts in my approach to solution-focused therapy. When we feel out of control of what others think or feel, or are in situations we feel defenseless in, we need to remember what we can control. We can solve our own problems with the right mindset and plan of action.
Therapy is essential when your therapist is as invested in you as you are in your own healing process. Many positive feelings and outcomes can occur when you feel prepared to handle the challenges that await you within the therapeutic process. Preparation includes predictability and practicality – two necessary concepts in my approach to solution-focused therapy. When we feel out of control of what others think or feel, or are in situations we feel defenseless in, we need to remember what we can control. We can solve our own problems with the right mindset and plan of action.
(610) 740-3081 View (610) 740-3081
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Mind Matters Counseling & Psychological Assocs
Psychologist, PsyD, LCSW, NCSP, ABSNP
Verified Verified
Allentown, PA 18106
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.
(610) 816-6232 View (610) 816-6232
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Angela Anderson
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Allentown, PA 18103  (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Angela, and I have been working in a private practice setting now for 5 years, and prior was in a community mental health setting for 3 years. I have extensive experience working with all traumas across the lifespan (including veterans), as well as co-occuring / substance abuse disorders and gambling disorders. I also have helped many with anxiety and OCD over come their battles with specific techniques i've been trained in! If you're ready to start the process, please reach out! I look forward to working with you!
Hello! My name is Angela, and I have been working in a private practice setting now for 5 years, and prior was in a community mental health setting for 3 years. I have extensive experience working with all traumas across the lifespan (including veterans), as well as co-occuring / substance abuse disorders and gambling disorders. I also have helped many with anxiety and OCD over come their battles with specific techniques i've been trained in! If you're ready to start the process, please reach out! I look forward to working with you!
(484) 263-8245 View (484) 263-8245
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Aileen Beaver
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Allentown, PA 18105
I offer therapy to teens, young adults, and adults living with mental health concerns such as stress, depression and anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, family struggles, trauma, and PTSD.
I offer therapy to teens, young adults, and adults living with mental health concerns such as stress, depression and anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, family struggles, trauma, and PTSD.
(717) 328-8826 View (717) 328-8826
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Dr. Dianne Marino-Surovcik Phd Dms Psychological Services Llc
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Allentown, PA 18101
Waitlist for new clients
As a Counseling Psychologist I am searching to find health or “ego strength“ in a person. People are capable of having internal positive and negative aspects in play at all times. Working from a psychodynamic model to see the whole clinical picture, I believe insight is crucial but it doesn’t guarantee behavior change. To that end I work from a cognitive and behavioral model to build strength.
As a Counseling Psychologist I am searching to find health or “ego strength“ in a person. People are capable of having internal positive and negative aspects in play at all times. Working from a psychodynamic model to see the whole clinical picture, I believe insight is crucial but it doesn’t guarantee behavior change. To that end I work from a cognitive and behavioral model to build strength.
(484) 270-6692 View (484) 270-6692
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Angela Facchinei
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Allentown, PA 18101  (Online Only)
Feeling stuck? Life can be hard sometimes. I offer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a psychotherapy that, unlike traditional talk-therapy, enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences. As an EMDR trained therapist, I provide EMDR therapy to all ages to address stuck memories and help to reorganize past thoughts, feelings and memories that are related to a traumatic event that can oftentimes keep us hooked or stuck from moving forward in work & relationships, preventing us living our best lives. You are worth it and you ARE capable of healing!
Feeling stuck? Life can be hard sometimes. I offer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a psychotherapy that, unlike traditional talk-therapy, enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences. As an EMDR trained therapist, I provide EMDR therapy to all ages to address stuck memories and help to reorganize past thoughts, feelings and memories that are related to a traumatic event that can oftentimes keep us hooked or stuck from moving forward in work & relationships, preventing us living our best lives. You are worth it and you ARE capable of healing!
(717) 952-9911 View (717) 952-9911
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Cassandra Bejar
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, ATR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Allentown, PA 18102
Opening up to someone new about yourself can be daunting for some of us. Using words out loud may not be our strong suit. Or… You're ready to speak up and wondering who, where or what to tell. I am here to help when you are ready.
Opening up to someone new about yourself can be daunting for some of us. Using words out loud may not be our strong suit. Or… You're ready to speak up and wondering who, where or what to tell. I am here to help when you are ready.
(215) 515-8092 View (215) 515-8092
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Tara A Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CAADC
Verified Verified
Allentown, PA 18102
I feel that the bravest thing anyone can do is begin to understand their own story and as your therapist, I’m here to help. Let’s celebrate taking that first step in sorting out and making sense of your thoughts and feelings together. Sometimes our perception of therapy is stuffy, one-sided or that we cannot be our true selves during a session. I can assure you that’s not how our time together will be spent. You have my promise to feel heard, able to engage freely, be genuine, and feel relaxed in a nonjudgmental safe space to help you feel empowered enough to cope with whatever life throws you.
I feel that the bravest thing anyone can do is begin to understand their own story and as your therapist, I’m here to help. Let’s celebrate taking that first step in sorting out and making sense of your thoughts and feelings together. Sometimes our perception of therapy is stuffy, one-sided or that we cannot be our true selves during a session. I can assure you that’s not how our time together will be spent. You have my promise to feel heard, able to engage freely, be genuine, and feel relaxed in a nonjudgmental safe space to help you feel empowered enough to cope with whatever life throws you.
(484) 430-3149 View (484) 430-3149

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.