Therapists in Campbell, CA
Joanie Numssen Santos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, L, C, S, W
Verified Verified
Campbell, CA 95008
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Imuri Pacheco
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Los Gatos, CA 95030 (Online Only)
Alysia St. Clair
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Dr. Neko Milton
Psychological Associate, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95101 (Online Only)
Angela Li: Brainspotting Anxiety Trauma Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95124
A Center for Growth - Peter Seimas, Ph.D.
Pastoral Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
Cupertino, CA 95014
Alexander Bailey
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Christine Moon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, cEMDR, CIT, Hakomi
Verified Verified
Saratoga, CA 95070
Madison Ledda- Simmons
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95125
Linda Shing
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Cupertino, CA 95014
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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.