Sports Performance Therapists in Eau Claire, WI
I specialize in trauma and working with athletes (including bodybuilding, powerlifting, CrossFit, strongman, team sports, individual sports, or other performance-related hobbies/occupations).
Welcome! I have over a decade of a background in competitive powerlifting and involvement in the fitness community- health and wellness is a passion of mine to say the least! I take a holistic approach and combine mind and body as we walk through your healing journey. I also have experience including (but not limited to) mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, relationship issues (e.g. domestic violence, divorce), grief and loss, life transitions, and stress management. I am dually licensed in Minnesota (LPCC) and Wisconsin (LPC). I can see clients located in either state.
I specialize in trauma and working with athletes (including bodybuilding, powerlifting, CrossFit, strongman, team sports, individual sports, or other performance-related hobbies/occupations).
Welcome! I have over a decade of a background in competitive powerlifting and involvement in the fitness community- health and wellness is a passion of mine to say the least! I take a holistic approach and combine mind and body as we walk through your healing journey. I also have experience including (but not limited to) mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, relationship issues (e.g. domestic violence, divorce), grief and loss, life transitions, and stress management. I am dually licensed in Minnesota (LPCC) and Wisconsin (LPC). I can see clients located in either state.
Northern Woods Wellness LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Eau Claire, WI 54703
Kelly is an experienced mental health professional serving the Chippewa Valley for over 15 years. She enjoys working with adults and children 16+, helping them navigate difficult and stressful situations. Kelly's approach is integrative and client-centered, tailoring her care to meet the unique needs of each person she works with. In her practice, Kelly partners with clients to identify personal goals and develop strategies to track and measure progress, helping them improve their overall well-being and mental health.
Kelly is an experienced mental health professional serving the Chippewa Valley for over 15 years. She enjoys working with adults and children 16+, helping them navigate difficult and stressful situations. Kelly's approach is integrative and client-centered, tailoring her care to meet the unique needs of each person she works with. In her practice, Kelly partners with clients to identify personal goals and develop strategies to track and measure progress, helping them improve their overall well-being and mental health.
Imagine waking up not just to get by, but to fully engage with life - to feel present, connected, and aligned with who you truly are. Life shouldn’t feel like a constant battle with worries, fears, and self-doubt - just making it through each day. I help women move beyond survival mode and into a life of purpose, clarity, and confidence. Through practical, evidence-based tools, you’ll learn to face anxiety, self-judgment, and fear with greater ease and self-compassion. You deserve a life that is rich and meaningful, and aligned with what truly matters to you. It all begins with self-awareness and willingness, the rest will unfold.
Imagine waking up not just to get by, but to fully engage with life - to feel present, connected, and aligned with who you truly are. Life shouldn’t feel like a constant battle with worries, fears, and self-doubt - just making it through each day. I help women move beyond survival mode and into a life of purpose, clarity, and confidence. Through practical, evidence-based tools, you’ll learn to face anxiety, self-judgment, and fear with greater ease and self-compassion. You deserve a life that is rich and meaningful, and aligned with what truly matters to you. It all begins with self-awareness and willingness, the rest will unfold.
An ideal client is one who is being just who they are in spite of all the challenges or concerns they may be dealing with. I also have weekend and some evening hours.
An ideal client is one who is being just who they are in spite of all the challenges or concerns they may be dealing with. I also have weekend and some evening hours.
I enjoy working with adults and adolescents through individual and family counseling. I personalize my approach to meet the individual needs of each person I work with.
I enjoy working with adults and adolescents through individual and family counseling. I personalize my approach to meet the individual needs of each person I work with.
Are you struggling with stress in your daily life that keeps you awake at night or ongoing depression that prevents you from feeling motivated? Maybe you've experienced a significant loss or trauma that causes debilitating intrusive thoughts or flashbacks. Additionally, if you are struggling with the stress of university life, setting healthy boundaries, or communication with a partner or family member, we are here to help you explore what is keeping you stuck and find new ways of coping.
Are you struggling with stress in your daily life that keeps you awake at night or ongoing depression that prevents you from feeling motivated? Maybe you've experienced a significant loss or trauma that causes debilitating intrusive thoughts or flashbacks. Additionally, if you are struggling with the stress of university life, setting healthy boundaries, or communication with a partner or family member, we are here to help you explore what is keeping you stuck and find new ways of coping.
Hi, I'm Makenna Larson, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker dedicated to supporting individuals during their most challenging times. I help adults (and teens 14+), virtually and in-person, who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and adjustment issues related to grief following a major loss. Grief can manifest not just from death, but also from the end of a relationship, loss of a dream, health issues, or any unexpected changes in life. My work extends to helping those who have experienced trauma, as well as individuals looking to improve their self-esteem, strengthen their relationships, and manage stress effectively
Hi, I'm Makenna Larson, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker dedicated to supporting individuals during their most challenging times. I help adults (and teens 14+), virtually and in-person, who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and adjustment issues related to grief following a major loss. Grief can manifest not just from death, but also from the end of a relationship, loss of a dream, health issues, or any unexpected changes in life. My work extends to helping those who have experienced trauma, as well as individuals looking to improve their self-esteem, strengthen their relationships, and manage stress effectively
Relationships are the guiding forces in our lives for connection and where we learn to create meaning. I have built my practice exploring the unique needs of people struggling with the complexities of trauma and addictions. I have learned to understand the nuances and struggles that couples and families face in the discovery process of addictions as well as the daily impacts of living with secrets. Moving beyond secrets can be a difficult, but I can help guide you through it in an efficient and thoughtful manner. I believe change is collaborative process where trust, laughter, and safety are essential to the therapeutic journey.
Relationships are the guiding forces in our lives for connection and where we learn to create meaning. I have built my practice exploring the unique needs of people struggling with the complexities of trauma and addictions. I have learned to understand the nuances and struggles that couples and families face in the discovery process of addictions as well as the daily impacts of living with secrets. Moving beyond secrets can be a difficult, but I can help guide you through it in an efficient and thoughtful manner. I believe change is collaborative process where trust, laughter, and safety are essential to the therapeutic journey.
Online Therapists
I understand the unique challenges individuals and healthcare providers face. As your dedicated partner in holistic wellness, I offer comprehensive support and collaborative care to help you maintain your mental well-being while serving others.
Whether you're experiencing compassion fatigue, seeking work-life balance, or navigating professional challenges, I’m here to provide the confidential, specialized care you deserve. Together, we work toward achieving results in your mental health journey, building resilience, and fostering healthy, meaningful relationships with yourself and others.
Accepting additional insurances July 2025
I understand the unique challenges individuals and healthcare providers face. As your dedicated partner in holistic wellness, I offer comprehensive support and collaborative care to help you maintain your mental well-being while serving others.
Whether you're experiencing compassion fatigue, seeking work-life balance, or navigating professional challenges, I’m here to provide the confidential, specialized care you deserve. Together, we work toward achieving results in your mental health journey, building resilience, and fostering healthy, meaningful relationships with yourself and others.
Accepting additional insurances July 2025
Hello! My name is Jeralyn Stevens! I'm a state licensed professional counselor, local artist, mom to waaay too many pets, and 2 wonderful kids, and a wife. I'm a Stevens Point native and so very proud to be able to serve the community I grew up in. My warmth, sense of humor, and authenticity combined with my passion and expertise in trauma informed care, give me a certain edge as a therapist and healer that you just won't find anywhere else. I firmly believe in practicing therapy from a holistic perspective and meeting my clients wherever they are at on their journey
Hello! My name is Jeralyn Stevens! I'm a state licensed professional counselor, local artist, mom to waaay too many pets, and 2 wonderful kids, and a wife. I'm a Stevens Point native and so very proud to be able to serve the community I grew up in. My warmth, sense of humor, and authenticity combined with my passion and expertise in trauma informed care, give me a certain edge as a therapist and healer that you just won't find anywhere else. I firmly believe in practicing therapy from a holistic perspective and meeting my clients wherever they are at on their journey
Stress, responsibilities, and expectations have been mounting for a while. Maybe you have been wondering about your career and your life overall. Perhaps feelings of dread, anxiety, and cynicism crop up more than anything resembling engagement. You have a long history of working things out yourself and pushing through, but now it might be time to try something new and ask for some help.
Stress, responsibilities, and expectations have been mounting for a while. Maybe you have been wondering about your career and your life overall. Perhaps feelings of dread, anxiety, and cynicism crop up more than anything resembling engagement. You have a long history of working things out yourself and pushing through, but now it might be time to try something new and ask for some help.
You feel irritable; on edge. Maybe it’s anxiety, depression or old hurts, but you are sick and tired of old stuff getting in the way of enjoying life right now. Worrying about tomorrow messes with your sleep and you lose all ability to concentrate and focus. You beat yourself up over things that don’t even really matter. I know. I’ve been there. Your story matters and I’ll help you make changes to reclaim your own headspace! Whether you are challenged with abandonment, betrayal, injustice, or rejection, I will help you create more helpful ways of thinking.
You feel irritable; on edge. Maybe it’s anxiety, depression or old hurts, but you are sick and tired of old stuff getting in the way of enjoying life right now. Worrying about tomorrow messes with your sleep and you lose all ability to concentrate and focus. You beat yourself up over things that don’t even really matter. I know. I’ve been there. Your story matters and I’ll help you make changes to reclaim your own headspace! Whether you are challenged with abandonment, betrayal, injustice, or rejection, I will help you create more helpful ways of thinking.
I’m so glad you’re considering counseling, the right support can make all the difference! We are often so good at meeting the needs of others, but struggle to take care of ourselves in the same meaningful way. I help women who are ready to up their self-care game and let go of what no longer serves them, whether it's anxiety and stress, unhelpful relationship patterns, perfectionism and constant over-thinking, a heavy emotional load or past traumas. I also work with young adults to help with academic stress/anxiety, relationships, and major life transitions. Change is truly possible and you deserve the support to make it happen!
I’m so glad you’re considering counseling, the right support can make all the difference! We are often so good at meeting the needs of others, but struggle to take care of ourselves in the same meaningful way. I help women who are ready to up their self-care game and let go of what no longer serves them, whether it's anxiety and stress, unhelpful relationship patterns, perfectionism and constant over-thinking, a heavy emotional load or past traumas. I also work with young adults to help with academic stress/anxiety, relationships, and major life transitions. Change is truly possible and you deserve the support to make it happen!
I work with teens and adults offering an empathetic, collaborative, and client centered approach. My priority is to create a space in which you feel seen, heard, and validated in order to facilitate your healing and change. I help clients reach their personal goals and gain greater insight into their lives. Together, we will learn real skills and strategies to help you overcome the obstacles that life throws your way. I look forward to being your partner in mental health and helping you create a life that is authentic and fulfilling.
I work with teens and adults offering an empathetic, collaborative, and client centered approach. My priority is to create a space in which you feel seen, heard, and validated in order to facilitate your healing and change. I help clients reach their personal goals and gain greater insight into their lives. Together, we will learn real skills and strategies to help you overcome the obstacles that life throws your way. I look forward to being your partner in mental health and helping you create a life that is authentic and fulfilling.
As a licensed psychologist and mental performance coach, I specialize in helping athletes and high performers break through mental barriers and reach their full potential. Whether you're dealing with performance anxiety, injury recovery, self-doubt, burnout, or the challenge of balancing multiple roles, I provide evidence-based tools and strategies to help you stay mentally strong and perform at your best. My approach emphasizes building core psychological skills, motivation, goal-setting, focus, confidence, and emotional regulation. In addition to performance work, I also conduct a variety of psychological evaluations.
As a licensed psychologist and mental performance coach, I specialize in helping athletes and high performers break through mental barriers and reach their full potential. Whether you're dealing with performance anxiety, injury recovery, self-doubt, burnout, or the challenge of balancing multiple roles, I provide evidence-based tools and strategies to help you stay mentally strong and perform at your best. My approach emphasizes building core psychological skills, motivation, goal-setting, focus, confidence, and emotional regulation. In addition to performance work, I also conduct a variety of psychological evaluations.
I specialize in trauma-informed care and have a deep understanding of how trauma affects individuals and families, particularly in marginalized communities, where systemic barriers can make the healing process more complex. My ideal clients are teens, families, and young adults who may come from backgrounds marked by trauma, mental health challenges, or family difficulties. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where healing can begin.
I specialize in trauma-informed care and have a deep understanding of how trauma affects individuals and families, particularly in marginalized communities, where systemic barriers can make the healing process more complex. My ideal clients are teens, families, and young adults who may come from backgrounds marked by trauma, mental health challenges, or family difficulties. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where healing can begin.
Life is challenging, but there is hope. My clients come from a variety of backgrounds and experience a variety of struggles, but all have one thing in common. Everyone needs to feel understood, supported, and heard in order to grow. I work with my clients in a warm and supportive environment to help them understand their experiences, thoughts, emotions, relationships, and themselves. I work with my clients to meet their goals for mind and body wellness ranging from everyday stress to major life challenges.
Life is challenging, but there is hope. My clients come from a variety of backgrounds and experience a variety of struggles, but all have one thing in common. Everyone needs to feel understood, supported, and heard in order to grow. I work with my clients in a warm and supportive environment to help them understand their experiences, thoughts, emotions, relationships, and themselves. I work with my clients to meet their goals for mind and body wellness ranging from everyday stress to major life challenges.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Wisconsin with a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Social Work. I bring over 15 years of experience working with children, teens, young adults, and families. I specialize in trauma-informed care and am passionate about creating a space where people feel safe, supported, and genuinely heard. I bring a trauma-informed and person-centered approach to the work we do together. I use ideas from attachment theory and Polyvagal theory to help build safety and connection, and I incorporate tools like mindfulness and motivational interviewing to support your healing at your own pace.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Wisconsin with a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Social Work. I bring over 15 years of experience working with children, teens, young adults, and families. I specialize in trauma-informed care and am passionate about creating a space where people feel safe, supported, and genuinely heard. I bring a trauma-informed and person-centered approach to the work we do together. I use ideas from attachment theory and Polyvagal theory to help build safety and connection, and I incorporate tools like mindfulness and motivational interviewing to support your healing at your own pace.
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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.