Sports Performance Therapists in Scottsdale, AZ

Hi, I’m Maddie - an Athlete turned Counselor who is passionate about working with other Athletes! My singular goal is to help athletes find victory in the arena of mental health. As a former Division I athlete, I understand the unique pressures and struggles associated with an athletic career at many levels. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), I understand the importance of having a professional teammate to walk alongside you through intimidating mental health concerns. My desire is to help you feel safe, known and supported while navigating some of life’s biggest questions and trials, on and off the playing field.

As a dedicated child and teen psychologist with extensive experience in Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology, I am committed to helping you, your child, or your athlete rediscover their inner light. I understand the complexities of learning difficulties, self-esteem issues, and life's various challenges—both as a professional and as a parent. My background as a former collegiate gymnast and coach enriches my compassionate, direct, and personalized approach, designed to empower your child and your family.

Adam Berry has been involved in sports for over 20 years and has a Masters in Sports Psychology as well as being a certified hypnotherapist. His wealth of knowledge includes a successful history as a soccer coach at the college and professional ranks, as well as being a player himself. Adam has worked extensively with athletes of all ages and skill levels, from youth sport through to the professional ranks. He also works with ASU Athletics. His experience as a player and coach gives him a valuable insight into the daily challenges athletes and sports professionals face.

Life is filled with a plethora of emotions and experiences. These emotions can be tough to navigate on your own sometimes. Admitting this does not make you weak, it makes you human. I am here to be a guide for you on your journey toward better mental health. I offer individual, couples, family, and neurofeedback therapy to help you reach your goals. Whether you're struggling with overwhelming emotions, navigating a major life transition, or simply seeking personal growth, I am here to support you every step of the way.

I am a Licensed Associate Counselor, receiving my Bachelors of Science in Psychology from Michigan State University, and my Masters of Counseling from Arizona State University. I have a belief that the core of bettering our performances in sports, careers, and relationships is to have a deeper understanding and likeness of who we are. While I was a student at Michigan State, I was a member of the Cross Country and Track and Field teams, where I learned the most valuable first-hand lessons about identity in sport, support systems, and the brain and body connection that I hope to integrate into my clinical work in meaningful ways.

Elite Athletes, high performers, actors, artists and public speakers need to have support in life as pressure mounts. Setting healthy boundaries, learning to identify your needs and share them with others can often be hard for athletes to balance between performing at optimal levels while having the relationships they want. People working in Sports and Entertainment often find themselves struggling to identify what they need and therapy can help to create the self awareness that leads to confidence, healthy relationships and improved motivation.

Pressure to perform at high levels in your sport, career, and relationships can be very challenging to handle. As a sports psychology professional, I am committed to equipping you with effective tools and skills to deal with pressure and high expectations in a way that allows you to perform at optimal levels and actually enjoy the process. This is done by teaching you cutting edge mental skills and helping you clarify your core values and purpose in life.

Daily stressors are inevitable, and it is essential to build coping strategies for how to manage stress and combat negative thinking patterns. Creating behavior changes is a focal point of psychotherapy and beneficial in wanting a sense of structure and consistency in one's relationships and overall life. My overall goal for each client is to work on obtaining balance within their own healthy lifestyle. Through obtaining balance one's past and present symptoms can lessen and each individual and/or couple can focus on the positive attributes of their life and move forward towards reaching their goals and the life worth living.

I am honored to work with clients to help achieve lasting, profound change. We have the innate capacity for personal growth and I can help you live a more successful, authentic life. I am a compassionate professional, dedicated to facilitating organic healing from trauma, anxiety, chronic pain, depression, job performance, substance use disorders or relational issues please contact me. I also offer customized intensives for trauma treatment. Additionally, I provide consultations for families impacted by substance use disorders, which includes teaching families how to support and talk to children about parental addiction.

Hi, I'm Courtney. My passion involves working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, those wanting to work on conflict resolution, adjusting to life transitions, and performance and sports anxiety. My experience includes working with adults, teens and adolescents, young adults, and athletes. I view therapy as a collaborative process where clients can learn skills to manage emotions, build healthy relationships, increase self-worth/self-esteem, and create a sense of meaning. I strive to create an authentic environment where the client feels herd and where they can make meaningful change in their life.

Integrating research + relevance to cultivate confidence + resilience in Arizona's teens. With over a decade of experience working with teens, I provide effective counseling services that empower individuals to achieve their goals.

Working with clients on all types of issues ends in such positive results. My services are a private one-on-one in office/phone sessions. Ask about Groups for those needing interaction. Each session is customized to that individual with the recording of that session. I help them get results and let them take control of their life once again. Many of my clients come back for other sessions which includes stop smoking, weight-loss, anxiety, Lap Band Weight loss, dating/relationship issues, women and mens issues, sports and more.

Come experience therapy with one of our specialists. We offer individual counseling for anxiety and depression, panic disorder and OCD, couples counseling for a variety of concerns, including infidelity treatment, trauma and EMDR counseling, and help with sports performance. If cost is a concern, we also offer low-cost counseling with one of clinical counseling interns.

Thanks for your interest in my practice. My clients are often high-achievers, yet struggling to stay afloat in other aspects of their life. Men and women professionals often seek out my psychotherapy and coaching services when they find themselves stuck in long-standing patterns of addictive behaviors, anxiety and depression or when faced with learning how to manage a significant change in their personal or business life. I provide an empathic ear and will also challenge you in ways to help you meet your goals. I help clients gain focus, develop options and increase the motivation needed to make meaningful, sustainable changes.

Painful experiences often lead us to put up defenses to prevent from falling into overwhelming emotions. These defenses might be perfectionism, escapism, anger towards those close to us, or entering into unhealthy relationships. However doing so disconnects us from ourselves and from the people around us often resulting in experiences of loneliness, shame, anxiety, and depression.

If you're reading this, you're probably someone who's looking for a little extra support for yourself or your child. You're in the right place! Maybe you're dealing with stress, anxiety, or seeing some mood shifts. Perhaps you're struggling with anger, low self-esteem, or relationship issues. Whatever it is, I get it. Life throws us all sorts of curveballs, and sometimes we just need someone to help us navigate through them. You want to feel better, find some clarity and peace of mind, and ultimately, live a happier, more fulfilling life. And that's exactly what we're here to work towards together.

I earned my master’s in Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Sport & Performance Psychology from Boston University. I've been fortunate to serve as a mental performance consultant for youth, a variety of collegiate teams ranging from Division III all the way to the Division I level, and professional and retired athletes. I additionally worked closely with athletes struggling with eating disorders at Walden Behavioral Care in Waltham, Ma. I am incredibly passionate about bridging the gap between sport & performance and mental health because at the end of the day we are all humans who are a work in progress.

Warfighter Psychology works primarily with doctors, surgeons, college & professional athletes, attorneys, engineers, and others whose lives and professions are high-risk and demand extreme precision. Our practice also treats the children and families of individuals in professions like this given that they face unique stressors and pressures that can cause disruptions in functioning or family dynamics.

My hope and desire as a therapist is to help inspire and empower clients to reach their potentials. In my 35+ years of experience, I have worked with individuals from all ages and backgrounds, all with the desire to better their lives. I strive to create a safe, respectful, and collaborative relationship with my clients where curiosity and possibilities become a part of their approach to life. I strive to help my clients to live courageously, explore outside of your comfort zone, develop a growth mindset, and see challenges as opportunity.