Sports Performance Therapists in Orem, UT

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Jon B Skidmore
Psychologist, PsyD
2 Endorsed
Orem, UT 84097
For decades I been helping performing artists from around the world find freedom on stage and in life. I am a performance coach, licensed psychologist, singer, educator, researcher, and author. I believe that the path to peak performance starts between the ears, not in the practice room. My goal is to give performing artists the mental skills they need to freely share their gifts, tell their stories, and sing their songs! I co-authored Conquer Anxiety: How to overcome anxiety and optimize your performance. For over 30 years he has taught The Psychology of Music Performance at Brigham Young University
For decades I been helping performing artists from around the world find freedom on stage and in life. I am a performance coach, licensed psychologist, singer, educator, researcher, and author. I believe that the path to peak performance starts between the ears, not in the practice room. My goal is to give performing artists the mental skills they need to freely share their gifts, tell their stories, and sing their songs! I co-authored Conquer Anxiety: How to overcome anxiety and optimize your performance. For over 30 years he has taught The Psychology of Music Performance at Brigham Young University
(385) 314-4342 View (385) 314-4342
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Nate Porter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Orem, UT 84097
Additionally, I work with athletes on improving both mental health and sports performance.
I work at creating a therapeutic environment that is fun, engaging, and open to the experience my client's are wanting to have. I incorporate playing sports, music, video games, board games, and using expressive arts into sessions to help create a more engaging experience. I believe that learning, healing, and growing are meant to be fun!
Additionally, I work with athletes on improving both mental health and sports performance.
I work at creating a therapeutic environment that is fun, engaging, and open to the experience my client's are wanting to have. I incorporate playing sports, music, video games, board games, and using expressive arts into sessions to help create a more engaging experience. I believe that learning, healing, and growing are meant to be fun!
(385) 403-8970 View (385) 403-8970
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Eric Ghelfi
Psychologist, PhD
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Or maybe your performance in sports, school, or work has suffered recently and you're not sure how to get back on track.
I specialize in treating eating disorders, faith transitions/concerns, and performance concerns. My therapeutic approach aims to help you identify and move toward your values and goals while acknowledging the universality of pain in the process. With me you can expect a warm, collaborative relationship (with healthy doses of dry humor).
Or maybe your performance in sports, school, or work has suffered recently and you're not sure how to get back on track.
I specialize in treating eating disorders, faith transitions/concerns, and performance concerns. My therapeutic approach aims to help you identify and move toward your values and goals while acknowledging the universality of pain in the process. With me you can expect a warm, collaborative relationship (with healthy doses of dry humor).
(385) 350-4379 View (385) 350-4379
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River Barry
Counselor, CMHC
5 Endorsed
Orem, UT 84097
These challenges often intertwine with outdoor adventure sport needs; such as barriers to performance and sports related trauma processing.
You’ve found yourself overwhelmed, lost, and are desperately searching for guidance toward relief. The challenges you’re facing are piling up and becoming more unmanageable. Difficult experiences have left you questioning whether its even possible you’ll ever recover. If this relates to your experience, I want you to know that you can free yourself from old and unhelpful patterns. You can find new ways of being that can create a life that is in alignment with your truest needs and desires. With time, it is possible to create the life you've been longing for and to overcome the challenges that have stood as barriers in the way.
These challenges often intertwine with outdoor adventure sport needs; such as barriers to performance and sports related trauma processing.
You’ve found yourself overwhelmed, lost, and are desperately searching for guidance toward relief. The challenges you’re facing are piling up and becoming more unmanageable. Difficult experiences have left you questioning whether its even possible you’ll ever recover. If this relates to your experience, I want you to know that you can free yourself from old and unhelpful patterns. You can find new ways of being that can create a life that is in alignment with your truest needs and desires. With time, it is possible to create the life you've been longing for and to overcome the challenges that have stood as barriers in the way.
(801) 695-4585 View (801) 695-4585
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Brody Bates
Counselor, CMHC
3 Endorsed
Orem, UT 84097
Welcome to Summit View Counseling! We have several great professionals on our team to support and assist you. I have personally worked in the mental health field in various capacities for 17 years. I have come to understand the needs of individuals, couples, and families as they face challenges which can seem overwhelming.  I appreciate the impact of evidenced based psychotherapies in helping the clients I work with achieve the results they are seeking. I also recognize the power of being present and flexible as needs in treatment evolve.
Welcome to Summit View Counseling! We have several great professionals on our team to support and assist you. I have personally worked in the mental health field in various capacities for 17 years. I have come to understand the needs of individuals, couples, and families as they face challenges which can seem overwhelming.  I appreciate the impact of evidenced based psychotherapies in helping the clients I work with achieve the results they are seeking. I also recognize the power of being present and flexible as needs in treatment evolve.
(385) 217-6293 View (385) 217-6293
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Joel Ty Wallis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
15 Endorsed
Orem, UT 84097
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when dealing with unwanted sexual behavior, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, or OCD. I specialize in helping adults and young adults navigate these challenges by providing a safe space to reconnect with your emotions and values, empowering you to live every day with meaning.
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when dealing with unwanted sexual behavior, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, or OCD. I specialize in helping adults and young adults navigate these challenges by providing a safe space to reconnect with your emotions and values, empowering you to live every day with meaning.
(385) 332-4583 View (385) 332-4583
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Phil Scoville, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
8 Endorsed
Orem, UT 84097
As a marriage and family therapist, I have successfully helped many individuals (single adults, college students, and adolescents), couples, and families through the difficulties faced with normal family problems, as well as diagnostically challenging issues. I have worked with people who come from all over Utah Valley. I have extensive experience working with adolescents and families. I love working with youth and young adults as they move through the complexities of life at that time. I look forward to working with you. My office is located at the mouth of Provo Canyon.
As a marriage and family therapist, I have successfully helped many individuals (single adults, college students, and adolescents), couples, and families through the difficulties faced with normal family problems, as well as diagnostically challenging issues. I have worked with people who come from all over Utah Valley. I have extensive experience working with adolescents and families. I love working with youth and young adults as they move through the complexities of life at that time. I look forward to working with you. My office is located at the mouth of Provo Canyon.
(801) 980-7295 View (801) 980-7295
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The Lighthouse Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Orem, UT 84057
I help men get unstuck, effectively navigate through challenging transitions (divorce, life change, etc.), better manage symptoms of depression or anxiety, improve their relationships, and/or get back onto solid ground. Not to stereotype, but we men sometimes struggle to reach out for help (especially therapy). Yet we often thrive in partnership, in community, and when the road gets rough, research and experience show that we fare better if we don't go it alone. So, let's chat! I once heard that we should "talk about therapy like we talk about gong to the gym" - an exercise in strength. I like that.
I help men get unstuck, effectively navigate through challenging transitions (divorce, life change, etc.), better manage symptoms of depression or anxiety, improve their relationships, and/or get back onto solid ground. Not to stereotype, but we men sometimes struggle to reach out for help (especially therapy). Yet we often thrive in partnership, in community, and when the road gets rough, research and experience show that we fare better if we don't go it alone. So, let's chat! I once heard that we should "talk about therapy like we talk about gong to the gym" - an exercise in strength. I like that.
(385) 503-4950 View (385) 503-4950
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Mason McDonald
Counselor, ACMHC
Orem, UT 84057
Sometimes, in life, we get stuck and need another person to help us. We have remarkable intuition and resilience within each of us that can help us to face challenges and to grow. I believe that therapy helps us to tap into our innate, and creative ability to adjust to the world around us. Lasting change and healing is possible. I love meeting new people with a wide range of presenting concerns.
Sometimes, in life, we get stuck and need another person to help us. We have remarkable intuition and resilience within each of us that can help us to face challenges and to grow. I believe that therapy helps us to tap into our innate, and creative ability to adjust to the world around us. Lasting change and healing is possible. I love meeting new people with a wide range of presenting concerns.
(801) 655-5450 View (801) 655-5450
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Kayla Barnett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Orem, UT 84097
Take a deep breath - you being here is a brave step in your healing journey! Whether you are looking for therapy for yourself or your child, I am here to help. Being vulnerable is scary and finding someone to be vulnerable with can be even scarier. You don't have to have all the answers and it's okay to ask for help to better your life. I am here to help you in the process of opening up, increasing self-awareness and facilitating personal growth to be who you want to be.
Take a deep breath - you being here is a brave step in your healing journey! Whether you are looking for therapy for yourself or your child, I am here to help. Being vulnerable is scary and finding someone to be vulnerable with can be even scarier. You don't have to have all the answers and it's okay to ask for help to better your life. I am here to help you in the process of opening up, increasing self-awareness and facilitating personal growth to be who you want to be.
(385) 455-0840 View (385) 455-0840
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Aspen Valley Wellness
Counselor, CMHC, LCSW, CSW, AMFT, ACMHC
Orem, UT 84097
Voted Best of Utah Valley, we are passionate about healing and teaching the skills that will assist individuals in sustaining changes over time. We have worked successfully with kids, teens and adults struggling with a variety of problems including ADHD, addiction, depression, anxiety, PTSD, pornography addiction, tantrums, trauma as well as individuals desiring to increase their energy levels, achieve peak performance, and missionary transitions.
Voted Best of Utah Valley, we are passionate about healing and teaching the skills that will assist individuals in sustaining changes over time. We have worked successfully with kids, teens and adults struggling with a variety of problems including ADHD, addiction, depression, anxiety, PTSD, pornography addiction, tantrums, trauma as well as individuals desiring to increase their energy levels, achieve peak performance, and missionary transitions.
(801) 509-9422 View (801) 509-9422
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Tina Kurrels
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
5 Endorsed
Orem, UT 84097
Yo hablo Espanol. I am passionate about helping people heal from abusive relationships. Whether you are still in this relationship or not, my goal is to help you overcome the pain that you are in, and reclaim your life. I also help people that feel like they’ve lost everything (due to divorce, betrayal, financial ruin, etc.). It can be devastating, overwhelming, even frightening to see your world turn upside down. I can help you to grieve and to find your way in order to start over.
Yo hablo Espanol. I am passionate about helping people heal from abusive relationships. Whether you are still in this relationship or not, my goal is to help you overcome the pain that you are in, and reclaim your life. I also help people that feel like they’ve lost everything (due to divorce, betrayal, financial ruin, etc.). It can be devastating, overwhelming, even frightening to see your world turn upside down. I can help you to grieve and to find your way in order to start over.
(801) 877-1582 View (801) 877-1582
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Brian Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Orem, UT 84097
I believe that we are relational beings, designed for meaningful connection. I feel privileged to see this as kids connect with their parents, as couples repair and strengthen attachment bonds, and as I connect with individuals about some of the the most vulnerable areas of life. In therapy (even virtually) we can engage with these vulnerable spaces in a way that creates healing and strength in our relationships and in ourselves.
I believe that we are relational beings, designed for meaningful connection. I feel privileged to see this as kids connect with their parents, as couples repair and strengthen attachment bonds, and as I connect with individuals about some of the the most vulnerable areas of life. In therapy (even virtually) we can engage with these vulnerable spaces in a way that creates healing and strength in our relationships and in ourselves.
(801) 901-2618 View (801) 901-2618
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Arthur Kleinfelder
Counselor, CMHC
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Do you feel stuck, anxious, or unsure where to go next? I help people reconnect with who they are and move toward a life that feels true. My approach blends therapy and life coaching to help you understand what’s holding you back and build the mindset, habits, and confidence to move forward. Together, we’ll work on clarity, growth, and real change. You don’t have to have it all figured out—just be ready to take the first step.
Do you feel stuck, anxious, or unsure where to go next? I help people reconnect with who they are and move toward a life that feels true. My approach blends therapy and life coaching to help you understand what’s holding you back and build the mindset, habits, and confidence to move forward. Together, we’ll work on clarity, growth, and real change. You don’t have to have it all figured out—just be ready to take the first step.
(385) 786-6708 View (385) 786-6708
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Rachel Higgins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Many of my clients come to me saying things like: “I don’t want to live my life this way anymore. I’m overwhelmed. I’m tired of using substances to cope, but I don’t know how else to deal with the stress. I understand why this isn’t good for me anymore but I just can’t follow through with stopping” If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and you’re in the right place. Substance use is rarely just about the substance. It’s often tied to self-doubt, unmet needs, or other root causes. I specialize in helping adolescents and adults understand the “why” behind their patterns and begin building healthier, more sustainable ways to cope.
Many of my clients come to me saying things like: “I don’t want to live my life this way anymore. I’m overwhelmed. I’m tired of using substances to cope, but I don’t know how else to deal with the stress. I understand why this isn’t good for me anymore but I just can’t follow through with stopping” If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and you’re in the right place. Substance use is rarely just about the substance. It’s often tied to self-doubt, unmet needs, or other root causes. I specialize in helping adolescents and adults understand the “why” behind their patterns and begin building healthier, more sustainable ways to cope.
(385) 399-1743 View (385) 399-1743
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Whitney Hebbert
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, EMDR
15 Endorsed
Orem, UT 84057
Welcome to Meadowbrook Counseling, your sanctuary for healing and growth. We are dedicated to providing personalized therapy services tailored to treat trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, infidelity and more. Our skilled therapists use evidence-based approaches including EMDR, CBT, ACT, and Solution Focus, along with innovative treatments like Neurofeedback & TMS, ensuring you receive the comprehensive care needed for lasting healing. We take pride in fostering a welcoming environment for all, regardless of age, gender, race, or background, ensuring every client feels valued, understood, and empowered.
Welcome to Meadowbrook Counseling, your sanctuary for healing and growth. We are dedicated to providing personalized therapy services tailored to treat trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, infidelity and more. Our skilled therapists use evidence-based approaches including EMDR, CBT, ACT, and Solution Focus, along with innovative treatments like Neurofeedback & TMS, ensuring you receive the comprehensive care needed for lasting healing. We take pride in fostering a welcoming environment for all, regardless of age, gender, race, or background, ensuring every client feels valued, understood, and empowered.
(801) 509-9449 View (801) 509-9449
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Lindsay Cruz
Pre-Licensed Professional, CMHC-I
2 Endorsed
Orem, UT 84097
As a therapist, my goal is to create a warm, empowering space where you feel seen, heard, and supported in showing up as your full, authentic self. I aim to meet you exactly where you are on your journey, honoring your unique experiences and needs. I view therapy as a collaborative process where we work together to foster personal growth, meaningful change, and develop the skills necessary to create the life you want to live.
As a therapist, my goal is to create a warm, empowering space where you feel seen, heard, and supported in showing up as your full, authentic self. I aim to meet you exactly where you are on your journey, honoring your unique experiences and needs. I view therapy as a collaborative process where we work together to foster personal growth, meaningful change, and develop the skills necessary to create the life you want to live.
(385) 452-9202 View (385) 452-9202
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Dr. Heath (Mac) Granley
Psychologist, PhD
2 Endorsed
Orem, UT 84058
I have helped many people in my career who have struggled with anxiety, depression, family issues, self-esteem, loss/grief, abuse, and many other issues to find greater happiness, meaning and contentment in their lives. Patients will be valued, heard, and respected no matter how difficult the issues may be. Therapy will feel like a collaborative emotional processing and problem-solving endeavor designed to lift burdens, negative thoughts and feelings. As a PhD Psychologist I have 4 more years of education and training compared to Master’s level therapists and as such I have more experience and expertise helping people.
I have helped many people in my career who have struggled with anxiety, depression, family issues, self-esteem, loss/grief, abuse, and many other issues to find greater happiness, meaning and contentment in their lives. Patients will be valued, heard, and respected no matter how difficult the issues may be. Therapy will feel like a collaborative emotional processing and problem-solving endeavor designed to lift burdens, negative thoughts and feelings. As a PhD Psychologist I have 4 more years of education and training compared to Master’s level therapists and as such I have more experience and expertise helping people.
(385) 220-8936 View (385) 220-8936
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Jordyn Hoopes
Counselor, ACMHC
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Eating disorders thrive in silence, but healing happens in connection. If your relationship with food feels exhausting, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I help individuals break free from patterns of shame, anxiety, and self-criticism so they can reclaim confidence, peace, and a nourishing connection with their bodies.
Eating disorders thrive in silence, but healing happens in connection. If your relationship with food feels exhausting, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I help individuals break free from patterns of shame, anxiety, and self-criticism so they can reclaim confidence, peace, and a nourishing connection with their bodies.
(435) 282-8086 View (435) 282-8086
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Progressive Paths Therapy
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orem, UT 84097
We are a group of therapists with many backgrounds and specialties. No matter what your struggles, it is important to know you are not alone in this journey and we want to help. Your therapist will collaborate with you to understand the challenges and struggles you are facing and compassionately work with you toward long-lasting insight, strategies, change, liberation, and real progress toward an authentic and meaningful life and warm trusting relationships. If you're ready to work toward the life you've always wanted contact us today!
We are a group of therapists with many backgrounds and specialties. No matter what your struggles, it is important to know you are not alone in this journey and we want to help. Your therapist will collaborate with you to understand the challenges and struggles you are facing and compassionately work with you toward long-lasting insight, strategies, change, liberation, and real progress toward an authentic and meaningful life and warm trusting relationships. If you're ready to work toward the life you've always wanted contact us today!
(385) 324-7294 View (385) 324-7294

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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.