Sports Performance Therapists in Carmichael, CA

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Jennifer Mattice
MS, BSN, RN
Verified Verified
Carmichael, CA 95608
My nursing experience enables me to offer effective outpatient, individualized, Brainspotting sessions. With over 30 years of experience including Pediatric ICU, pre-hospital helicopter transport, and Emergency Medicine, I strive to help the healers in my community. I would like the opportunity to help you process the daily trauma your jobs create and guide you to a place with more peace and less stress. I have been there and I would like the opportunity to teach you how to heal your nervous system. I am a Certified Brainspotting Practitioner and Life Coach.
My nursing experience enables me to offer effective outpatient, individualized, Brainspotting sessions. With over 30 years of experience including Pediatric ICU, pre-hospital helicopter transport, and Emergency Medicine, I strive to help the healers in my community. I would like the opportunity to help you process the daily trauma your jobs create and guide you to a place with more peace and less stress. I have been there and I would like the opportunity to teach you how to heal your nervous system. I am a Certified Brainspotting Practitioner and Life Coach.
(916) 975-8718 View (916) 975-8718
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Leslie Davis, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Carmichael, CA 95608
I not only trained in, but am certified as an Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist. I've helped people find solutions to their lack of connection and happiness for more than 26 years. I walk alongside my clients to help them understand and change old patterns that keep them stuck. I am trained in EMDR and EFT (tapping), as well as Internal Family Systems. These techniques help empower you to cope in an often "triggering" world. When you feel empowered, you are more effective in your life. And who doesn't want to feel effective?
I not only trained in, but am certified as an Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist. I've helped people find solutions to their lack of connection and happiness for more than 26 years. I walk alongside my clients to help them understand and change old patterns that keep them stuck. I am trained in EMDR and EFT (tapping), as well as Internal Family Systems. These techniques help empower you to cope in an often "triggering" world. When you feel empowered, you are more effective in your life. And who doesn't want to feel effective?
(916) 347-4708 View (916) 347-4708
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Cheri Mood
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Carmichael, CA 95608
Waitlist for new clients
Whether you're struggling with relationship issues, or feelings of depression and anxiety, psychotherapy can be an invaluable tool on your journey to personal growth. Therapy provides a safe environment to heal from unresolved past issues or deal with current life stressors. My hope is to help you gain more insight, improve your mental health, and live a more meaningful life.
Whether you're struggling with relationship issues, or feelings of depression and anxiety, psychotherapy can be an invaluable tool on your journey to personal growth. Therapy provides a safe environment to heal from unresolved past issues or deal with current life stressors. My hope is to help you gain more insight, improve your mental health, and live a more meaningful life.
(916) 467-8789 View (916) 467-8789
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Candace Childers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Carmichael, CA 95608
Wouldn’t it be nice if life felt like taking a well-traveled path – full of signs, directions and even tour guides to help us when we get lost? For many of us, life does not feel that way; it can even feel like we took a wrong turn along the way, and suddenly we are on a cliff-edged trail that is getting narrower and narrower. When we experience chronic stress – whether it be from trauma, relational issues, anxiety, depression or even sensitivity – life can feel hard. As pressure mounts, we can find ourselves reacting to daily experiences through outbursts of emotion, impulsivity, agitation or even numbing out.
Wouldn’t it be nice if life felt like taking a well-traveled path – full of signs, directions and even tour guides to help us when we get lost? For many of us, life does not feel that way; it can even feel like we took a wrong turn along the way, and suddenly we are on a cliff-edged trail that is getting narrower and narrower. When we experience chronic stress – whether it be from trauma, relational issues, anxiety, depression or even sensitivity – life can feel hard. As pressure mounts, we can find ourselves reacting to daily experiences through outbursts of emotion, impulsivity, agitation or even numbing out.
(916) 602-4903 View (916) 602-4903
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Heidi Khalil
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Carmichael, CA 95608
I am licensed in California with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience helping clients with stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, and parenting issues. I also have experience working with clients coping with life changes. I worked with children and their families for nine years, but I prefer to utilize play therapy, so the platform is not conducive to that. I have also worked with adolescents and adults and feel competent in treating them. Utilizing EMDR has been very effective with trauma, anxiety, and depression.
I am licensed in California with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience helping clients with stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, and parenting issues. I also have experience working with clients coping with life changes. I worked with children and their families for nine years, but I prefer to utilize play therapy, so the platform is not conducive to that. I have also worked with adolescents and adults and feel competent in treating them. Utilizing EMDR has been very effective with trauma, anxiety, and depression.
(909) 655-5233 View (909) 655-5233
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Community Counseling Associates
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Carmichael, CA 95608
Our ideal client appreciates investing in the counseling process and knows its benefits. They value ongoing learning and personal growth. They understand a relationship with self, God and others is foundational to functioning well and handling the challenges of life. Our ideal client agrees to invest their trust in us (because we are trustworthy) and will dive deep to grow and be transformed into the best version of themselves. They know that whether they are ideal or not, they are also broken as human beings and are fully loved and appreciated in the midst of however they are! Our clients personal beliefs will be fully respected.
Our ideal client appreciates investing in the counseling process and knows its benefits. They value ongoing learning and personal growth. They understand a relationship with self, God and others is foundational to functioning well and handling the challenges of life. Our ideal client agrees to invest their trust in us (because we are trustworthy) and will dive deep to grow and be transformed into the best version of themselves. They know that whether they are ideal or not, they are also broken as human beings and are fully loved and appreciated in the midst of however they are! Our clients personal beliefs will be fully respected.
(916) 633-7548 View (916) 633-7548
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Joanna Kwan
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, NCC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Carmichael, CA 95609  (Online Only)
Running on autopilot, feeling numb, feeling miserable, and perpetual suffering. Feeling overwhelmed. Nothing I do is right? I’m not good enough. Feeling like you can’t change a situation? Your life feels out of control, things are blowing up in your face, and you feel lost. Your life seems to be more difficult than you imagine, and you just want to make things right. You are either content or dissatisfied, no other way out or around. You’re just stuck. You want to be more present with yourself or the people around you. "I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become." - Carl G. Jung
Running on autopilot, feeling numb, feeling miserable, and perpetual suffering. Feeling overwhelmed. Nothing I do is right? I’m not good enough. Feeling like you can’t change a situation? Your life feels out of control, things are blowing up in your face, and you feel lost. Your life seems to be more difficult than you imagine, and you just want to make things right. You are either content or dissatisfied, no other way out or around. You’re just stuck. You want to be more present with yourself or the people around you. "I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become." - Carl G. Jung
(916) 666-6313 View (916) 666-6313

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Kami Kazel
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Folsom, CA 95630
If you're navigating the complexities of life, sports-related issues, a parent who is looking for support for their child or teen or simply seeking a safe space to share your story, I invite you to reach out.
Reaching out for support takes courage, especially when facing difficulties that seem overwhelming. I provide a safe and expertly guided space where we can explore and navigate the issues that trouble you or your family. My heart lies in offering holistic therapy, with a focus on children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. In addition to my background in traditional therapy, I have a keen interest and specialization in sports psychology. I offer parenting support and guidance in addition to trauma therapy, support for athletes and a specialization in anxiety coping skills. I'm here to help.
If you're navigating the complexities of life, sports-related issues, a parent who is looking for support for their child or teen or simply seeking a safe space to share your story, I invite you to reach out.
Reaching out for support takes courage, especially when facing difficulties that seem overwhelming. I provide a safe and expertly guided space where we can explore and navigate the issues that trouble you or your family. My heart lies in offering holistic therapy, with a focus on children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. In addition to my background in traditional therapy, I have a keen interest and specialization in sports psychology. I offer parenting support and guidance in addition to trauma therapy, support for athletes and a specialization in anxiety coping skills. I'm here to help.
(279) 400-1795 View (279) 400-1795
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Kimberlie Flowers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95814  (Online Only)
With vast collegiate, professional & athletic experience including sports, world travel, outdoor adventures and an epiphanal spiritual journey, I offer a dynamic, unique exploration using Sports, Eco, and Psychodynamic Therapy.
As a warm and engaging therapist filled with wonder and vitality, I help transform struggles into enlightened and empowered change. With over 38 years in: private practice; residential, dual diagnosis, head trauma treatment programs; agencies (WEAVE, Families First, Yolo Community Care Continuum, NeuroCare, UCDMC Psychiatry Department, Asian Pacific Community Counseling); schools (Associate Professor-Professional School of Psychology in Sacramento). I currently serve as Trauma Response/CISM clinician, Corporate Wellness Presenter, Apple Wellness Center, Mental Tuffness Sports, Board Member of CAMFT-Sacramento Valley Chapter.
With vast collegiate, professional & athletic experience including sports, world travel, outdoor adventures and an epiphanal spiritual journey, I offer a dynamic, unique exploration using Sports, Eco, and Psychodynamic Therapy.
As a warm and engaging therapist filled with wonder and vitality, I help transform struggles into enlightened and empowered change. With over 38 years in: private practice; residential, dual diagnosis, head trauma treatment programs; agencies (WEAVE, Families First, Yolo Community Care Continuum, NeuroCare, UCDMC Psychiatry Department, Asian Pacific Community Counseling); schools (Associate Professor-Professional School of Psychology in Sacramento). I currently serve as Trauma Response/CISM clinician, Corporate Wellness Presenter, Apple Wellness Center, Mental Tuffness Sports, Board Member of CAMFT-Sacramento Valley Chapter.
(916) 512-1628 View (916) 512-1628
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Jennifer Chambers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Roseville, CA 95661
My work includes extensive experience with family systems, cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, sports psychology and ImTT therapy.
Do you want to be understood and receive effective support and answers? Are you an athlete needing help with your sports performance? There are solutions. I have been privileged to work with many adults and adolescents in resolving their difficulties. They have found hope, as well as, a new outlook on life. You will find that I have valuable experience working with people affected by trauma, depression, anxiety, defiance, negative self-talk, PTSD, physical and sexual abuse, school/work/sport performance and related issues.
My work includes extensive experience with family systems, cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, sports psychology and ImTT therapy.
Do you want to be understood and receive effective support and answers? Are you an athlete needing help with your sports performance? There are solutions. I have been privileged to work with many adults and adolescents in resolving their difficulties. They have found hope, as well as, a new outlook on life. You will find that I have valuable experience working with people affected by trauma, depression, anxiety, defiance, negative self-talk, PTSD, physical and sexual abuse, school/work/sport performance and related issues.
(530) 645-9659 View (530) 645-9659
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Kimberly Bruns
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Roseville, CA 95661
I also specialize in working with individuals with sports performance concerns including anxiety, peak performance, fears after injuries, focusing issues, and burnout.
Do you wish for things in your life or in your relationships to be better? Are you faced with an obstacle that feels unsolvable due to fear, anxiety, lack of motivation, or difficulty making a decision? Then you have come to the right place. I have a passion for supporting individuals, couples, and families in developing new ways to thrive rather than merely survive.
I also specialize in working with individuals with sports performance concerns including anxiety, peak performance, fears after injuries, focusing issues, and burnout.
Do you wish for things in your life or in your relationships to be better? Are you faced with an obstacle that feels unsolvable due to fear, anxiety, lack of motivation, or difficulty making a decision? Then you have come to the right place. I have a passion for supporting individuals, couples, and families in developing new ways to thrive rather than merely survive.
(916) 634-0747 View (916) 634-0747
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Kamal Ahmed
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95843  (Online Only)
I work with athletes who struggle with measuring up with teammates, pre-game anxiety, handling setbacks, injuries, balancing sports and life (ie.
Hello, I specialize in working with the following: Teen/Young Adult Issues- I help teens/young adults learn valuable skills that help them make sense of their thoughts, feelings, and values; this helps them be better equipped and empowered to make better decisions in their relationships, school, and work. Counseling with me can help teens and young adults build their confidence, bounce back from setbacks, focus on their goals, manage stress, and have healthy relationships.
I work with athletes who struggle with measuring up with teammates, pre-game anxiety, handling setbacks, injuries, balancing sports and life (ie.
Hello, I specialize in working with the following: Teen/Young Adult Issues- I help teens/young adults learn valuable skills that help them make sense of their thoughts, feelings, and values; this helps them be better equipped and empowered to make better decisions in their relationships, school, and work. Counseling with me can help teens and young adults build their confidence, bounce back from setbacks, focus on their goals, manage stress, and have healthy relationships.
(510) 674-0481 View (510) 674-0481
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Daniel Bjierke
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95825  (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Dan Bjierke and I have been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California for 33 years. Initially, I was accepted into a clinical sports psychology program where I intended to specialize in working with team dynamics and elite performers. When the program folded, I was introduced to the field of marriage and family therapy and the importance of having a strong sense of self-esteem as a basis for creating healthy relationships. In 1993, when I was researching books to create a 12-week self-esteem class, I found a book by Martin Seligman titled “Learned Optimism.”
Hello, my name is Dan Bjierke and I have been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California for 33 years. Initially, I was accepted into a clinical sports psychology program where I intended to specialize in working with team dynamics and elite performers. When the program folded, I was introduced to the field of marriage and family therapy and the importance of having a strong sense of self-esteem as a basis for creating healthy relationships. In 1993, when I was researching books to create a 12-week self-esteem class, I found a book by Martin Seligman titled “Learned Optimism.”
(323) 643-8569 View (323) 643-8569
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Demetri Coffin
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Folsom, CA 95763
I'm an avid sports fan.
I have been a licensed Psychologist for over 12 years. I have varied experience in the Mental Health field over the past 20 years including child and adolescent inpatient and school based treatment, adult inpatient treatment and crisis intervention. I have spent the majority of the past 10 plus years working with law enforcement/public safety providing crisis intervention, brief and long term therapy, and managing mental health programs.
I'm an avid sports fan.
I have been a licensed Psychologist for over 12 years. I have varied experience in the Mental Health field over the past 20 years including child and adolescent inpatient and school based treatment, adult inpatient treatment and crisis intervention. I have spent the majority of the past 10 plus years working with law enforcement/public safety providing crisis intervention, brief and long term therapy, and managing mental health programs.
(916) 542-8665 View (916) 542-8665
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Tara Meskowsky
Psychologist, PsyD, BCN
Verified Verified
Roseville, CA 95661
Hello and welcome! I'm Dr. Tara Meskowsky (licensed clinical psychologist and board certified in neurofeedback) and I specialize in individual therapy and neurotherapy/biofeedback for adolescents, teens, and adults. I use neurotherapy for most challenges, including ADHD, ASD, anxiety, depression, TBI, trauma, and sports performance. I also like to utilize different approaches in psychotherapy, including EMDR, CBT, and behavior modification. I have worked in the psychology field for over twenty years, absolutely love what I do, and am here to help. Please reach out if you have any questions or would like to set up an appointment.
Hello and welcome! I'm Dr. Tara Meskowsky (licensed clinical psychologist and board certified in neurofeedback) and I specialize in individual therapy and neurotherapy/biofeedback for adolescents, teens, and adults. I use neurotherapy for most challenges, including ADHD, ASD, anxiety, depression, TBI, trauma, and sports performance. I also like to utilize different approaches in psychotherapy, including EMDR, CBT, and behavior modification. I have worked in the psychology field for over twenty years, absolutely love what I do, and am here to help. Please reach out if you have any questions or would like to set up an appointment.
(530) 531-8823 View (530) 531-8823
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Kenneth Cedric Grossman
PhD
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95825
Dr. Kenneth Grossman is a solution focused Hypnotherapist who has successfully worked with over 50,000 clients. He consults with professional athletes, CEO's, corporate managers, entrepreneurs and other high functioning people who wish to rapidly resolve the issues and challenges in their lives. Whether you desire to reduce your anxiety, eliminate panic attacks, sleep better, stop smoking, control drinking...or even improve your golf score...consider hypnotherapy with Dr. Grossman.
Dr. Kenneth Grossman is a solution focused Hypnotherapist who has successfully worked with over 50,000 clients. He consults with professional athletes, CEO's, corporate managers, entrepreneurs and other high functioning people who wish to rapidly resolve the issues and challenges in their lives. Whether you desire to reduce your anxiety, eliminate panic attacks, sleep better, stop smoking, control drinking...or even improve your golf score...consider hypnotherapy with Dr. Grossman.
(866) 287-1826 View (866) 287-1826
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Dr. Amie Miller
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
I offer a free phone consultation before setting up our initial meeting, because I believe that it is important to make sure that clients and therapists are a good match for each other. Although it may be difficult at times to share our life experiences with one another, I have seen that working through our most challenging life events is what helps us grow the most. I love talking with teens, adults, and athletes about the challenges and changes they want to conquer in their life, and I am motivated to be a part of the new lifestyle that people choose to develop for themselves. I am experienced in both sport and health psychology.
I offer a free phone consultation before setting up our initial meeting, because I believe that it is important to make sure that clients and therapists are a good match for each other. Although it may be difficult at times to share our life experiences with one another, I have seen that working through our most challenging life events is what helps us grow the most. I love talking with teens, adults, and athletes about the challenges and changes they want to conquer in their life, and I am motivated to be a part of the new lifestyle that people choose to develop for themselves. I am experienced in both sport and health psychology.
(916) 512-1923 View (916) 512-1923
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Ethan Isaac Bregman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95811
My practice: psychotherapy, sport psychology, and psychedelic preparation and integration. I work collaboratively. addressing personal needs through multiple techniques essential to achieving relief, personal growth and overall wellbeing. I work with athletes on issues affecting performance and enjoyment of sport/fitness activities, whether an elite, student, competitive/recreational, or recreational athlete. I assist individuals in preparing for psychedelic journeys/experiences and to help make sense of the experience to create lasting changes in ones lifestyle, habits and relationships. I am licensed in California and Oregon.
My practice: psychotherapy, sport psychology, and psychedelic preparation and integration. I work collaboratively. addressing personal needs through multiple techniques essential to achieving relief, personal growth and overall wellbeing. I work with athletes on issues affecting performance and enjoyment of sport/fitness activities, whether an elite, student, competitive/recreational, or recreational athlete. I assist individuals in preparing for psychedelic journeys/experiences and to help make sense of the experience to create lasting changes in ones lifestyle, habits and relationships. I am licensed in California and Oregon.
(916) 409-6758 View (916) 409-6758
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Maurice Geddis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
My ideal client is any person(s) desiring to be a better person today than yesterday. I have extensive background working with men, women, teenagers, families, college-based students, athletes (collegiate and professional) seeking psycho-therapeutic intervention in areas, but not limited to anxiety, grief and loss processing, marriage counseling, chemical dependency, athletic consulting, performance-based psychology, depression, career counseling, anger management, and group counseling. A wide range of therapeutic modalities are practiced.
My ideal client is any person(s) desiring to be a better person today than yesterday. I have extensive background working with men, women, teenagers, families, college-based students, athletes (collegiate and professional) seeking psycho-therapeutic intervention in areas, but not limited to anxiety, grief and loss processing, marriage counseling, chemical dependency, athletic consulting, performance-based psychology, depression, career counseling, anger management, and group counseling. A wide range of therapeutic modalities are practiced.
(707) 206-7634 View (707) 206-7634
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Amanda Sager
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95825
As a therapist specializing in first responders & their families, I offer a safe space to process trauma, manage stress (PTSD, anxiety, depression), & rebuild connections. Using techniques like Brainspotting & CBT, I empower you to heal & thrive.
As a therapist specializing in first responders & their families, I offer a safe space to process trauma, manage stress (PTSD, anxiety, depression), & rebuild connections. Using techniques like Brainspotting & CBT, I empower you to heal & thrive.
(916) 694-0433 View (916) 694-0433

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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.