Sports Performance Therapists in Sacramento, CA
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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.
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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.
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David H. Wever
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 94203 (Online Only)
Greetings! I have had the honor to walk alongside many hearts over the past 26 years as a Licensed Psychotherapist, Trauma Specialist, Professional Counselor, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in depression, anxiety, disorders of the self (personality and cluster B disorders), EMDR Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, sexuality, sexual betrayal or partner betrayal trauma, sexual trauma, sexual compulsivity and addiction, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Sports Traumatic Stress Disorder, couples psychotherapy, and marriage and relationship issues.
Greetings! I have had the honor to walk alongside many hearts over the past 26 years as a Licensed Psychotherapist, Trauma Specialist, Professional Counselor, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in depression, anxiety, disorders of the self (personality and cluster B disorders), EMDR Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, sexuality, sexual betrayal or partner betrayal trauma, sexual trauma, sexual compulsivity and addiction, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Sports Traumatic Stress Disorder, couples psychotherapy, and marriage and relationship issues.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Indigena Counseling and Wellness Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95825
Indigena provides intensives for groups, teams and individuals. We offer a bottom up approach which supports lasting results via tapping directly into the regulating centers of the brain. Indigena offers brain & nervous system-based approaches which tap into body's own innate mechanisms for healing. We offer an integrative individualized approach with both a therapy & wellness center in one place that will support movement towards healthier connection, trauma resolution, self-understanding, self-care, burnout prevention, stress reduction, increased awareness of mind/body connection & improved relationships.
Indigena provides intensives for groups, teams and individuals. We offer a bottom up approach which supports lasting results via tapping directly into the regulating centers of the brain. Indigena offers brain & nervous system-based approaches which tap into body's own innate mechanisms for healing. We offer an integrative individualized approach with both a therapy & wellness center in one place that will support movement towards healthier connection, trauma resolution, self-understanding, self-care, burnout prevention, stress reduction, increased awareness of mind/body connection & improved relationships.
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I specialize in working with teens. Life consistently requires us to adjust and that is hard. Are you struggling in your relationship or in your ability to communicate with your spouse, teen or parents? Do you often find yourself wondering what you can do to help yourself or a loved one? At times nothing seems to work. Reaching out to a therapist can be scary and I realize there are many options. Anxiety, depression, low confidence/self esteem, anger issues, decision making, mood disorders, poor communication skills, addiction and behavioral issues are some of the things I can help with. Over 22 years working with teens.
I specialize in working with teens. Life consistently requires us to adjust and that is hard. Are you struggling in your relationship or in your ability to communicate with your spouse, teen or parents? Do you often find yourself wondering what you can do to help yourself or a loved one? At times nothing seems to work. Reaching out to a therapist can be scary and I realize there are many options. Anxiety, depression, low confidence/self esteem, anger issues, decision making, mood disorders, poor communication skills, addiction and behavioral issues are some of the things I can help with. Over 22 years working with teens.
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Randi Jackson
Registered Psychological Associate
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95837 (Online Only)
When you're constantly under pressure, it's easy to feel like you're stuck in survival mode. Therapy can't change the stressors you're facing today, but it can help you respond to them more effectively. As a therapist, I help women in complex, high-stress environments build tools to become more grounded and empowered in their lives. Many of my clients are burned out professionals navigating competing demands, or feeling stuck in ineffective patterns. I have specialized training in sport and performance psychology, and help my clients build skills and systems that support both well-being and high performance.
When you're constantly under pressure, it's easy to feel like you're stuck in survival mode. Therapy can't change the stressors you're facing today, but it can help you respond to them more effectively. As a therapist, I help women in complex, high-stress environments build tools to become more grounded and empowered in their lives. Many of my clients are burned out professionals navigating competing demands, or feeling stuck in ineffective patterns. I have specialized training in sport and performance psychology, and help my clients build skills and systems that support both well-being and high performance.
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As James Baldwin famously said, "not everything that has been faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed unless faced", I also offer you the following poem: "When we feel safe, anything is possible. We become unstoppable. Because we have a firm ground to launch and a safe ground to land. We can then stand. Voice ourselves, show ourselves. Life becomes a dance."
As James Baldwin famously said, "not everything that has been faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed unless faced", I also offer you the following poem: "When we feel safe, anything is possible. We become unstoppable. Because we have a firm ground to launch and a safe ground to land. We can then stand. Voice ourselves, show ourselves. Life becomes a dance."
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Negative habits can hinder personal progress and stand in the way of your aspirations. I possess extensive experience assisting men navigating challenges related to addictions, including but not limited to, addressing unwanted sexual behaviors, alcohol consumption, illicit substance use, fixation on performance, workaholism, co-dependency dynamics, struggles with assertiveness, as well as issues surrounding identity and self-worth. Additionally, I am deeply committed to offering couples a supportive environment where they can mend and cultivate healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
Negative habits can hinder personal progress and stand in the way of your aspirations. I possess extensive experience assisting men navigating challenges related to addictions, including but not limited to, addressing unwanted sexual behaviors, alcohol consumption, illicit substance use, fixation on performance, workaholism, co-dependency dynamics, struggles with assertiveness, as well as issues surrounding identity and self-worth. Additionally, I am deeply committed to offering couples a supportive environment where they can mend and cultivate healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
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Now offering teletherapy for clients in the Sacramento area. If you struggle with anxiety or depression, you know how difficult it can be to cope. Anxiety is easy to recognize. We worry more, avoid difficult situations, and feel tense, awkward, or ineffective. Depression feels exhausting and hopeless. We judge ourselves and others harshly, feel intense sadness, and become passive. It can feel like we can't do anything right or that things never go our way. Imagine being more active, skilled, and competent, communicating more effectively in relationships, being more productive at work or school, and feeling more satisfied with life.
Now offering teletherapy for clients in the Sacramento area. If you struggle with anxiety or depression, you know how difficult it can be to cope. Anxiety is easy to recognize. We worry more, avoid difficult situations, and feel tense, awkward, or ineffective. Depression feels exhausting and hopeless. We judge ourselves and others harshly, feel intense sadness, and become passive. It can feel like we can't do anything right or that things never go our way. Imagine being more active, skilled, and competent, communicating more effectively in relationships, being more productive at work or school, and feeling more satisfied with life.
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Claudine Martinez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95825 (Online Only)
Are you longing for a deeper connection with your partner? Are communication issues threatening the bond you share? Are you struggling to navigate the aftermath of betrayal? Are you burdened by trauma or difficult life experiences? Are you longing to live the fulfilling life you deserve? Taking the first step towards therapy can be daunting, especially when you're unsure of what to expect. Whether you're facing challenges in your relationship or feeling unfulfilled in your personal life, know that you don't have to go through it alone.
Are you longing for a deeper connection with your partner? Are communication issues threatening the bond you share? Are you struggling to navigate the aftermath of betrayal? Are you burdened by trauma or difficult life experiences? Are you longing to live the fulfilling life you deserve? Taking the first step towards therapy can be daunting, especially when you're unsure of what to expect. Whether you're facing challenges in your relationship or feeling unfulfilled in your personal life, know that you don't have to go through it alone.
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Relational Therapy For Individuals And Couples -Ellen Garavatti
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95816 (Online Only)
Are you tired of feeling like you're on opposite sides of a chasm from your partner? Do you find yourself yearning for that elusive sense of understanding and closeness? I know how it feels to crave connection but struggle to find it amidst the chaos of everyday life. That's what brings me to the therapist chair – to offer a haven where you can finally experience the deep connection and clarity you've been longing for. Imagine waking up each day feeling truly seen and understood by your partner, knowing that you're both on the same team, supporting each other through life's challenges. This is the reality I want to help you create.
Are you tired of feeling like you're on opposite sides of a chasm from your partner? Do you find yourself yearning for that elusive sense of understanding and closeness? I know how it feels to crave connection but struggle to find it amidst the chaos of everyday life. That's what brings me to the therapist chair – to offer a haven where you can finally experience the deep connection and clarity you've been longing for. Imagine waking up each day feeling truly seen and understood by your partner, knowing that you're both on the same team, supporting each other through life's challenges. This is the reality I want to help you create.
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Jason Baynes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95816
You are human. And if you are reading this you are somewhere in the middle of living out a great story - your life. Epics like these have been written for thousands of years, and we find ourselves existing, uniquely, in a long lineage of dramas, tragedies, romances, and comedies. But writing our own stories can be, and most often is, difficult. We can get stuck in chapters that seem to have no endings, desperately wanting to turn the page, but feeling, somehow, stuck and trapped. In our modern age, symptoms become characters that speak to us. Depression, Anger, Despair, and Anxiety, to name a few, start to fill our story.
You are human. And if you are reading this you are somewhere in the middle of living out a great story - your life. Epics like these have been written for thousands of years, and we find ourselves existing, uniquely, in a long lineage of dramas, tragedies, romances, and comedies. But writing our own stories can be, and most often is, difficult. We can get stuck in chapters that seem to have no endings, desperately wanting to turn the page, but feeling, somehow, stuck and trapped. In our modern age, symptoms become characters that speak to us. Depression, Anger, Despair, and Anxiety, to name a few, start to fill our story.
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Joanna Kwan
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, NCC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95826 (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
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Mara S Easley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95834 (Online Only)
Ask yourself, why did you choose now to seek help/therapy? Is it because you thought to yourself “I think I need to talk to someone?” My motivation to be a therapist is to be that anchor or sounding board to help you through life’s stressors. I enjoy empowering individuals with the necessary tools and resources that will allow them to engage in a healthy and self-sufficient lifestyle. I hope to be an ongoing advocate for the importance of therapy whether it is for short-term goals or for on-going support.
Ask yourself, why did you choose now to seek help/therapy? Is it because you thought to yourself “I think I need to talk to someone?” My motivation to be a therapist is to be that anchor or sounding board to help you through life’s stressors. I enjoy empowering individuals with the necessary tools and resources that will allow them to engage in a healthy and self-sufficient lifestyle. I hope to be an ongoing advocate for the importance of therapy whether it is for short-term goals or for on-going support.
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Joel Farber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95833 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! We all need to talk to someone, so whether it's me, another therapist, a trusted family member or a friend, I am thankful you want to talk and take care of yourself. I am an easy-going and genuinely curious therapist. My goal is to create a non-judgmental space for clients to explore their issues, gain awareness of any self-limiting patterns, learn helpful skills, and hopefully laugh a little. I believe that with support and guidance, the challenges and transitions we face can become opportunities for personal growth and a chance to re-frame our experiences in a positive way.
Hello! We all need to talk to someone, so whether it's me, another therapist, a trusted family member or a friend, I am thankful you want to talk and take care of yourself. I am an easy-going and genuinely curious therapist. My goal is to create a non-judgmental space for clients to explore their issues, gain awareness of any self-limiting patterns, learn helpful skills, and hopefully laugh a little. I believe that with support and guidance, the challenges and transitions we face can become opportunities for personal growth and a chance to re-frame our experiences in a positive way.
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Randolph Alba Farase
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95825
If you want to change negative thought patterns and harmful behaviors so that you can improve your quality of life, build new or repair current relationships, and accomplish goals that lead you to your desired situation, I can help you. I work with those struggling with addiction, building self-confidence, relationship challenges, personal and professional development, and anyone looking to improve their mental health. Let's work together to complete this chapter of your life going towards the direction that you want it to.
If you want to change negative thought patterns and harmful behaviors so that you can improve your quality of life, build new or repair current relationships, and accomplish goals that lead you to your desired situation, I can help you. I work with those struggling with addiction, building self-confidence, relationship challenges, personal and professional development, and anyone looking to improve their mental health. Let's work together to complete this chapter of your life going towards the direction that you want it to.
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Foresight Mental Health California
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95814
Foresight Mental Health’s integrated team of professionals includes licensed therapists, nutritionists, and psychiatric providers dedicated to working with clients to provide individualized and personal care. We believe in providing care that is accessible and affordable, which is why we are in network with most major insurers and provide both telehealth and in-person services.
Foresight Mental Health’s integrated team of professionals includes licensed therapists, nutritionists, and psychiatric providers dedicated to working with clients to provide individualized and personal care. We believe in providing care that is accessible and affordable, which is why we are in network with most major insurers and provide both telehealth and in-person services.
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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.