Sports Performance Therapists in K1Y

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Lorena Ruci
Psychologist, MA, CPsyc, PhD
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Ottawa, ON K1Y
I am a Psychologist, at the Sports Medicine Clinic, Carleton University. I specialize in Post Concussion Mental Health, Sport Psychology, ADHD Assessment, Anxiety & Depression and Parkinson's Mental Health. I work with high performance athletes at the Canadian Center for Mental Health and Sport (CCMHS), and I'm a professor at Carleton and the University of Ottawa. Memberships: College of Psychologists of Ontario (7342) and the College of Alberta Psychologists (6988).
I am a Psychologist, at the Sports Medicine Clinic, Carleton University. I specialize in Post Concussion Mental Health, Sport Psychology, ADHD Assessment, Anxiety & Depression and Parkinson's Mental Health. I work with high performance athletes at the Canadian Center for Mental Health and Sport (CCMHS), and I'm a professor at Carleton and the University of Ottawa. Memberships: College of Psychologists of Ontario (7342) and the College of Alberta Psychologists (6988).
(613) 520-3510 View (613) 520-3510
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Julia Ryan Psychology
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K1Y
At Julia Ryan Psychology, we serve a diverse clientele including children, adolescents, and adults from various backgrounds and neurotypes. Our clinicians are trained in evidence-based mental health care to evaluate and address challenges with anxiety, mood, life stress and adjustments, neurodevelopmental differences like ADHD and autism, behavioral difficulties and crisis management. If you are feeling stuck with the challenges you are facing in life, or as if you need more support, our team is here to help you identify a path forward.
At Julia Ryan Psychology, we serve a diverse clientele including children, adolescents, and adults from various backgrounds and neurotypes. Our clinicians are trained in evidence-based mental health care to evaluate and address challenges with anxiety, mood, life stress and adjustments, neurodevelopmental differences like ADHD and autism, behavioral difficulties and crisis management. If you are feeling stuck with the challenges you are facing in life, or as if you need more support, our team is here to help you identify a path forward.
(343) 501-1291 View (343) 501-1291
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Stefanie Holmden
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K1Y
HOLMM is founded on an unwavering belief in people and their inherent wisdom. We desire to foster a space for holistic conversations, where innovation, creativity, evidence-based therapy and coaching models beautifully merge.
HOLMM is founded on an unwavering belief in people and their inherent wisdom. We desire to foster a space for holistic conversations, where innovation, creativity, evidence-based therapy and coaching models beautifully merge.
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Philip Starkman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K1Y
For over 40 years I've worked with individuals, couples and groups facing a full range of the many challenges that life presents such as: depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, couple conflicts, all manner of traumas etc. My clientele includes people from all walks of life, ages, sexual preferences, ethnic and religious backgrounds. In addition, I provide consultation and counselling to those wanting to optimize their talents and abilities. I see clients as social, physical, intellectual and spiritual beings, thus all of these areas are potentially addressed in our work together.
For over 40 years I've worked with individuals, couples and groups facing a full range of the many challenges that life presents such as: depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, couple conflicts, all manner of traumas etc. My clientele includes people from all walks of life, ages, sexual preferences, ethnic and religious backgrounds. In addition, I provide consultation and counselling to those wanting to optimize their talents and abilities. I see clients as social, physical, intellectual and spiritual beings, thus all of these areas are potentially addressed in our work together.
(855) 996-9417 View (855) 996-9417

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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, visualisation, 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.