Sports Performance Therapists in Harrisonburg, VA

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Rocker Health LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PH.D, NCC, LPC, LMHC, LCPC
Serves Area
At Rocker Health, we believe that mental wellness is a journey that deserves compassion, understanding, and personalized support. Our commitment to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health is at the forefront of everything we do. We understand that each individual's experience with mental health is unique, and we strive to create a welcoming environment where individuals feel safe and empowered to share their stories. Our mission is to provide a rock-solid foundation for our clients, guiding them toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.
At Rocker Health, we believe that mental wellness is a journey that deserves compassion, understanding, and personalized support. Our commitment to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health is at the forefront of everything we do. We understand that each individual's experience with mental health is unique, and we strive to create a welcoming environment where individuals feel safe and empowered to share their stories. Our mission is to provide a rock-solid foundation for our clients, guiding them toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.
(703) 783-9510 View (703) 783-9510
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Sean Slevin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, NCC
2 Endorsed
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
~ 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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Cheyenne James
Psychologist, PsyD, LCP, LPC, CSAC, HSP-P
1 Endorsed
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
I believe in creating a safe space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings while working toward their personal goals. I have experience in working with substance use and addiction, complex trauma, grief, anxiety, relational issues, life transitions, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, physical health issues, couples, identity issues, eating disorders, LGTBT+ concerns, and caregivers.
I believe in creating a safe space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings while working toward their personal goals. I have experience in working with substance use and addiction, complex trauma, grief, anxiety, relational issues, life transitions, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, physical health issues, couples, identity issues, eating disorders, LGTBT+ concerns, and caregivers.
(540) 733-7291 View (540) 733-7291
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LeRoger Parrish
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
1 Endorsed
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
I am passionate about helping adults and adolescents (age 13+) strengthen the resilience in their lives. Are you experiencing trouble finding your joy in life? Having a lack of self compassion and multiple negative thoughts on a daily basis? Imagine having the skills and perspective to dispute those thoughts to help yourself learn to choose joy even in tough circumstances. "Joy is a decision, a really brave one, about how you are going to respond to life." -Wess Stafford
I am passionate about helping adults and adolescents (age 13+) strengthen the resilience in their lives. Are you experiencing trouble finding your joy in life? Having a lack of self compassion and multiple negative thoughts on a daily basis? Imagine having the skills and perspective to dispute those thoughts to help yourself learn to choose joy even in tough circumstances. "Joy is a decision, a really brave one, about how you are going to respond to life." -Wess Stafford
(540) 274-2595 View (540) 274-2595
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Brittany Hook
Resident in Counseling
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
I provide counseling to teens (16+), young adults, college students, and athletes who are navigating life transitions, relationships, and the pressures of performance and identity. Whether you’re managing anxiety, navigating relationships, or focusing on personal growth, I take a holistic approach that values the connection between mental health and overall wellness. My goal is to create a safe, collaborative space that encourages curiosity, self-compassion, and lasting well-being.
I provide counseling to teens (16+), young adults, college students, and athletes who are navigating life transitions, relationships, and the pressures of performance and identity. Whether you’re managing anxiety, navigating relationships, or focusing on personal growth, I take a holistic approach that values the connection between mental health and overall wellness. My goal is to create a safe, collaborative space that encourages curiosity, self-compassion, and lasting well-being.
(540) 781-0731 x14 View (540) 781-0731 x14
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Dale Pickett
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Over the past decade, I have worked in the mental health field helping adults build resilience, practice self-care, and navigate difficult seasons of life. I work with people dealing with anxiety, depression, addiciton, and major life transitions, including athletes and other high performers facing pressure, burnout, and questions about identity and purpose.
Over the past decade, I have worked in the mental health field helping adults build resilience, practice self-care, and navigate difficult seasons of life. I work with people dealing with anxiety, depression, addiciton, and major life transitions, including athletes and other high performers facing pressure, burnout, and questions about identity and purpose.
(540) 426-3218 View (540) 426-3218
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Dolan Nethercutt
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
2 Endorsed
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Not accepting new clients
Hello! My name is Dolan Nethercutt, and I am a resident in counseling at Rocktown Counseling based in Harrisonburg, Virginia. I am currently practicing under the supervision of Kadie King, LPC. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families. A significant part of my work involves helping people grow, understand themselves better, and make empowered decisions for their lives. I can assist individuals with a wide range of concerns, including identity development, life transitions, trauma, and grief. No matter what someone is going through, I am here to help them reach their goals!
Hello! My name is Dolan Nethercutt, and I am a resident in counseling at Rocktown Counseling based in Harrisonburg, Virginia. I am currently practicing under the supervision of Kadie King, LPC. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families. A significant part of my work involves helping people grow, understand themselves better, and make empowered decisions for their lives. I can assist individuals with a wide range of concerns, including identity development, life transitions, trauma, and grief. No matter what someone is going through, I am here to help them reach their goals!
(540) 781-0959 View (540) 781-0959
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Sarah Defnall
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Not accepting new clients
My hope for our work together is that you will bring your authentic self, and I will too. Support, relief, and change are all accessible when we engage our real selves in this unique work of counseling while trusting the process toward healing.
My hope for our work together is that you will bring your authentic self, and I will too. Support, relief, and change are all accessible when we engage our real selves in this unique work of counseling while trusting the process toward healing.
(540) 730-2786 View (540) 730-2786

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Fabian Kuttner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
6 Endorsed
Serves Area
Whether you are bringing a complicated relationship history, painful past, deep confusion, trauma or dissatisfaction with therapists in general, this is a place to rework things with kindness, wholehearted interventions, and direct applications—helping untangle stuck patterns and bring greater satisfaction in life. Every person carries both struggle and wisdom, and this therapy draws on somatic awareness, present-moment mindful depth to build courage, clarity, and actual, meaningful change. This isn’t just a “nice” space to talk—expect purposeful work and the results you seek. Hey! You Are Worth It!
Whether you are bringing a complicated relationship history, painful past, deep confusion, trauma or dissatisfaction with therapists in general, this is a place to rework things with kindness, wholehearted interventions, and direct applications—helping untangle stuck patterns and bring greater satisfaction in life. Every person carries both struggle and wisdom, and this therapy draws on somatic awareness, present-moment mindful depth to build courage, clarity, and actual, meaningful change. This isn’t just a “nice” space to talk—expect purposeful work and the results you seek. Hey! You Are Worth It!
(434) 201-8779 View (434) 201-8779
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Skyline Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC
Serves Area
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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Sarah P Lewis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Crozet, VA 22932
My specialties are trauma as well as sports psychology.
Therapy does not have to be difficult or scary. The Lewis Practice takes a balanced approach combining support, warmth, empathy, and humor (when appropriate). Life offers challenges and we figure out different ways to cope. Some coping skills are better than others and talk therapy can help you choose the healthiest ones. We work with Adults, Children, Adolescents, Families, Elite Athletes, as well as people in the LGBTQ community.
My specialties are trauma as well as sports psychology.
Therapy does not have to be difficult or scary. The Lewis Practice takes a balanced approach combining support, warmth, empathy, and humor (when appropriate). Life offers challenges and we figure out different ways to cope. Some coping skills are better than others and talk therapy can help you choose the healthiest ones. We work with Adults, Children, Adolescents, Families, Elite Athletes, as well as people in the LGBTQ community.
(540) 554-6397 View (540) 554-6397
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Wister Todd Mitchelson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LSATP
Stanardsville, VA 22973
As a therapist, I have extensive experience working with at risk youth, crisis, mental health and addiction counseling working as a TDT (Therapeutic Day Treatment) Clinician, Program Manager, and Clinician within the county’s mental health and substance abuse treatment system. I enjoy utilizing my training in CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), MI (Motivational Interviewing) via Eclectic Counselling techniques to produce a structure towards daily wellness. I also am registered with VSAP as a Service Provider and as a Licensed Substance Abuse Practitioner assisting individuals struggling with substance abuse.
As a therapist, I have extensive experience working with at risk youth, crisis, mental health and addiction counseling working as a TDT (Therapeutic Day Treatment) Clinician, Program Manager, and Clinician within the county’s mental health and substance abuse treatment system. I enjoy utilizing my training in CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), MI (Motivational Interviewing) via Eclectic Counselling techniques to produce a structure towards daily wellness. I also am registered with VSAP as a Service Provider and as a Licensed Substance Abuse Practitioner assisting individuals struggling with substance abuse.
(434) 443-6531 View (434) 443-6531
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Jason Kent
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Serves Area
I offer individual therapy for adults and adolescents, with a primary focus and expertise on those who are currently struggling with anxiety, addiction, depression, grief, and trauma. I also provide couples counseling. Other areas of expertise include family conflict, difficult life transitions, career/vocational issues, and challenges unique to men during this season. Additionally, I provide full psychological evaluations, diagnostoc and personality evaluations/assessments.
I offer individual therapy for adults and adolescents, with a primary focus and expertise on those who are currently struggling with anxiety, addiction, depression, grief, and trauma. I also provide couples counseling. Other areas of expertise include family conflict, difficult life transitions, career/vocational issues, and challenges unique to men during this season. Additionally, I provide full psychological evaluations, diagnostoc and personality evaluations/assessments.
(434) 722-3494 View (434) 722-3494
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Jenna L Cohen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Do you spend too much time distressed about the past or future? Do you want to be more focused on the things that are important to you? I am glad you're here and seeking change & self-exploration! Therapy is a unique place to seek healing & growth, and it can only occur in a place where you feel safe, believed, & supported. I believe that the development of self-awareness, deepening meaningful and substantial connections with others, & improving emotional resilience creates a space for change, growth, and healing to take place. You aren't alone in this walk and you can be sure we're on the same team as you navigate therapy.
Do you spend too much time distressed about the past or future? Do you want to be more focused on the things that are important to you? I am glad you're here and seeking change & self-exploration! Therapy is a unique place to seek healing & growth, and it can only occur in a place where you feel safe, believed, & supported. I believe that the development of self-awareness, deepening meaningful and substantial connections with others, & improving emotional resilience creates a space for change, growth, and healing to take place. You aren't alone in this walk and you can be sure we're on the same team as you navigate therapy.
(540) 889-3285 View (540) 889-3285
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Jade Westbrook
Licensed Professional Counselor
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am passionate about providing a welcoming and safe environment to empower clients to explore trauma and life experiences. If you are experiencing feelings of depression and anxiety, struggling with past trauma, feeling challenged by romantic relationships or friendships, having a hard time processing race-related stress or concerns being a first-generation college student or simply feel that you have been unable to prioritize self-care, develop coping skills, or set boundaries consider participating in individual counseling to help you refocus your life.
I am passionate about providing a welcoming and safe environment to empower clients to explore trauma and life experiences. If you are experiencing feelings of depression and anxiety, struggling with past trauma, feeling challenged by romantic relationships or friendships, having a hard time processing race-related stress or concerns being a first-generation college student or simply feel that you have been unable to prioritize self-care, develop coping skills, or set boundaries consider participating in individual counseling to help you refocus your life.
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Katriel Heller
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Staunton, VA 24401
Waitlist for new clients
Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Hypnotherapist, with over 20 years of experience, offering therapeutic services in a supportive environment to help you achieve peace, understanding, and personal success in your relationships, focusing on developing overall wellness in life. I am also certified in sport psychology and performance, enabling me to help athletes of all levels gain the skills they need to achieve optimal performance. My goal is to help clients identify road blocks in thinking and behaviors that are preventing them from being the best versions of themselves.
Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Hypnotherapist, with over 20 years of experience, offering therapeutic services in a supportive environment to help you achieve peace, understanding, and personal success in your relationships, focusing on developing overall wellness in life. I am also certified in sport psychology and performance, enabling me to help athletes of all levels gain the skills they need to achieve optimal performance. My goal is to help clients identify road blocks in thinking and behaviors that are preventing them from being the best versions of themselves.
(540) 584-1661 View (540) 584-1661
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Mackenzie Nelson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Crozet, VA 22932
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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Pam Rule
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, IWLC
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
It takes courage to begin therapy and the process may be daunting. I strive to create a nonjudgmental and compassionate space for my clients to feel safe to talk about their problems and process their thoughts and feelings. My approach is collaborative and strength-based, helping clients identify and achieve their goals - relationships, professional, or self growth.
It takes courage to begin therapy and the process may be daunting. I strive to create a nonjudgmental and compassionate space for my clients to feel safe to talk about their problems and process their thoughts and feelings. My approach is collaborative and strength-based, helping clients identify and achieve their goals - relationships, professional, or self growth.
(434) 374-7592 View (434) 374-7592
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Elizabeth Savill
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Online Only
Hello, I am Elizabeth Scott Savill, a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been doing therapeutic work for over 15 years. I have worked with Preteens, Minors, and Individuals with Anxiety, Depression, Self Esteem, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, and Anger Management. I am utilizing Eclectic, CBT, mindfulness-based, expressive arts, ACT, attachment-based, strength-based, positive psychology, person-centered, DBT, play, grief, Gottman, motivational interviewing, and many more. I am here to advocate for and guide you throughout your therapeutic journey to restore balance, reconnect with your authentic self, and live your best
Hello, I am Elizabeth Scott Savill, a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been doing therapeutic work for over 15 years. I have worked with Preteens, Minors, and Individuals with Anxiety, Depression, Self Esteem, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, and Anger Management. I am utilizing Eclectic, CBT, mindfulness-based, expressive arts, ACT, attachment-based, strength-based, positive psychology, person-centered, DBT, play, grief, Gottman, motivational interviewing, and many more. I am here to advocate for and guide you throughout your therapeutic journey to restore balance, reconnect with your authentic self, and live your best
(571) 520-8002 View (571) 520-8002
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Addison Halverson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
2 Endorsed
Waynesboro, VA 22980
I specialize in working with children, teens, and their families. I work with children and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, athletic pressure, and managing stress. I have a particular interest in helping families improve their relationships, including siblings, parent-child, co-parents, and step families. I also have experience working with adoption and foster care. If you are worried about your relationship with your child, their ability to cope with stress, emotional outbursts, risky behaviors, or following directions, I can help.
I specialize in working with children, teens, and their families. I work with children and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, athletic pressure, and managing stress. I have a particular interest in helping families improve their relationships, including siblings, parent-child, co-parents, and step families. I also have experience working with adoption and foster care. If you are worried about your relationship with your child, their ability to cope with stress, emotional outbursts, risky behaviors, or following directions, I can help.
(540) 386-0394 View (540) 386-0394

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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.