Sports Performance Therapists in Gainesville, GA
Joy Kelleher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP-ll
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gainesville, GA 30501
With over 25 years of experience, I have an eclectic background including extensive international work with people and communities who have experienced trauma. I am certified in EMDR, and I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level ll. Facilitating healing while equipping people to navigate life in a value driven manner are foundations of my practice. I am passionate about advocacy and creating spaces that empower and inspire. My work also includes local and global consulting and training with organizations, communities, tribal groups, and government agencies, to make a difference in the lives of children and young people.
With over 25 years of experience, I have an eclectic background including extensive international work with people and communities who have experienced trauma. I am certified in EMDR, and I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level ll. Facilitating healing while equipping people to navigate life in a value driven manner are foundations of my practice. I am passionate about advocacy and creating spaces that empower and inspire. My work also includes local and global consulting and training with organizations, communities, tribal groups, and government agencies, to make a difference in the lives of children and young people.
Alexandra Bruns
Counselor, APC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gainesville, GA 30504
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Hey there! It's Alexandra. I'm glad you're here! I'm a big believer that healing comes in the context of relationship. As a therapist, I desire to create space for my clients to experience the warmth of relational connection and wonder for their life. I would be especially honored to work with your preschool and elementary kiddos utilizing play therapy techniques. I also very much enjoy working with preteens, teenagers, and young adult women, particularly those who are struggling to find purpose, navigate life transitions, and those who feel stuck in dealing with depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive tendencies.
Hey there! It's Alexandra. I'm glad you're here! I'm a big believer that healing comes in the context of relationship. As a therapist, I desire to create space for my clients to experience the warmth of relational connection and wonder for their life. I would be especially honored to work with your preschool and elementary kiddos utilizing play therapy techniques. I also very much enjoy working with preteens, teenagers, and young adult women, particularly those who are struggling to find purpose, navigate life transitions, and those who feel stuck in dealing with depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive tendencies.
Addiction Counselor USA
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, CMAC, CAMSII
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gainesville, GA 30504
"My passion and motivation is to work with those dealing with alcohol and drug diseases, relationship issues, marriage issues, parenting conflict and behaviors, and dual diagnosis. I have 20 plus years of working with others and 26 years of sobriety. I am a devoted Counselor with extensive knowledge in Motivational Enhancement Therapy and CBT with adults adolescence, and couples. I work with the person where she/he is currently. I use powerful counseling and motivation to empower the individual to choose the journey and I help provide the skills, knowledge, support, compassion, understanding, experience, and a road map to success."
"My passion and motivation is to work with those dealing with alcohol and drug diseases, relationship issues, marriage issues, parenting conflict and behaviors, and dual diagnosis. I have 20 plus years of working with others and 26 years of sobriety. I am a devoted Counselor with extensive knowledge in Motivational Enhancement Therapy and CBT with adults adolescence, and couples. I work with the person where she/he is currently. I use powerful counseling and motivation to empower the individual to choose the journey and I help provide the skills, knowledge, support, compassion, understanding, experience, and a road map to success."
My mission is to help people release any blocks they may have that are holding them back from becoming the unlimited person they deserve to be!! Hypnotherapy accesses 100% of the mind, therefore, clients have faster results in a shorter amount of time. Most people tell me "they have tried everything else" and now seek the positive benefits in hypnotherapy.
My mission is to help people release any blocks they may have that are holding them back from becoming the unlimited person they deserve to be!! Hypnotherapy accesses 100% of the mind, therefore, clients have faster results in a shorter amount of time. Most people tell me "they have tried everything else" and now seek the positive benefits in hypnotherapy.
Hi! My name is Sara Brisbois and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I counsel using an integrative and interpersonal approach. I believe everyone has things that come up throughout life that they need help working through. I also believe that a therapeutic relationship alone can be incredibly healing and helpful. By creating that therapeutic relationship, I am then able to personalize therapy to best suit each client and meet them where they are through a variety of approaches.
Hi! My name is Sara Brisbois and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I counsel using an integrative and interpersonal approach. I believe everyone has things that come up throughout life that they need help working through. I also believe that a therapeutic relationship alone can be incredibly healing and helpful. By creating that therapeutic relationship, I am then able to personalize therapy to best suit each client and meet them where they are through a variety of approaches.
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Amberly Ellis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Flowery Branch, GA 30542
Hi there! My name is Amberly Ellis and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist. I approach counseling from an integrative, attachment-based, and interpersonal neurobiology lens, recognizing the link between behavior, the nervous system, and interpersonal connection. I believe the behaviors children and teens display are merely their way of communicating a need - a need to connect, a need to be known, a need to be heard, and a need for felt safety. It is my goal to not just help my clients “fix the problem,” but to help build understanding, connection, and a victorious mind.
Hi there! My name is Amberly Ellis and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist. I approach counseling from an integrative, attachment-based, and interpersonal neurobiology lens, recognizing the link between behavior, the nervous system, and interpersonal connection. I believe the behaviors children and teens display are merely their way of communicating a need - a need to connect, a need to be known, a need to be heard, and a need for felt safety. It is my goal to not just help my clients “fix the problem,” but to help build understanding, connection, and a victorious mind.
Charlie Luther
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CRC, NCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Flowery Branch, GA 30542
I primarily work with couples, men, and individuals with disabilities. I utilize a directive approach and seek to ensure that every client feels safe and heard during each session. The work we do during our time together will sometimes be challenging, but I firmly believe that it will be worth it. I am confident that anyone who possesses the desire to change has the full ability to do so, as long as they are given the proper tools and support.
I primarily work with couples, men, and individuals with disabilities. I utilize a directive approach and seek to ensure that every client feels safe and heard during each session. The work we do during our time together will sometimes be challenging, but I firmly believe that it will be worth it. I am confident that anyone who possesses the desire to change has the full ability to do so, as long as they are given the proper tools and support.
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Alma Gardarsdottir
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Woodstock, GA 30188
Are you an athlete or a parent of an athlete that has been struggling with Anxiety, Trauma, or performance issues and you are not sure where to start or how to help yourself or your child? I specialize in utilizing EMDR to support the mental health and treatment of sports performance problems caused by negative experiences or injury. These experiences, commonly known as slumps, mental blocks, and yips, can often lead to Lost Move Syndrome (LMS) and hinder an athlete's peak performance.
Are you an athlete or a parent of an athlete that has been struggling with Anxiety, Trauma, or performance issues and you are not sure where to start or how to help yourself or your child? I specialize in utilizing EMDR to support the mental health and treatment of sports performance problems caused by negative experiences or injury. These experiences, commonly known as slumps, mental blocks, and yips, can often lead to Lost Move Syndrome (LMS) and hinder an athlete's peak performance.
Joseph will help clients overcome Shame, Substance Abuse, Trauma, PTSD (Physical, Emotional, Psychological, Sexual), Anxiety, Fears, Bipolar, Depression, Grief, Inferiors, Relationship Issues, Spirituality, Sports Psychology (Performance Enhancement), Stress Management.
Joseph delivers many eclectic therapeutic approaches. He delivers proven interventions and modalities to help others change. Joseph practices Energy Work, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Spirituality, Trauma Stage Processing, Experiential Therapy, and IFS. Clients will change and mitigate their trauma, pain, fear, anxiety, self hatred, inferiority, depression, resistance, and anger. Moreover, he helps others rewind, fix, and grow their mind, body, and soul. Lastly, he will help individuals feel acceptance, forgiveness, and love towards themselves while understanding their emotions, thoughts, and feelings.
Joseph will help clients overcome Shame, Substance Abuse, Trauma, PTSD (Physical, Emotional, Psychological, Sexual), Anxiety, Fears, Bipolar, Depression, Grief, Inferiors, Relationship Issues, Spirituality, Sports Psychology (Performance Enhancement), Stress Management.
Joseph delivers many eclectic therapeutic approaches. He delivers proven interventions and modalities to help others change. Joseph practices Energy Work, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Spirituality, Trauma Stage Processing, Experiential Therapy, and IFS. Clients will change and mitigate their trauma, pain, fear, anxiety, self hatred, inferiority, depression, resistance, and anger. Moreover, he helps others rewind, fix, and grow their mind, body, and soul. Lastly, he will help individuals feel acceptance, forgiveness, and love towards themselves while understanding their emotions, thoughts, and feelings.
Amorette Jones
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LAPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cumming, GA 30041
I have a MA degree in sports psychology and a MS degree in Marriage, Couples & Individual Therapy.
I am a passionate wellbeing leader who understands the importance of self-care in order to get the most out life. My unique background has allowed me to work with disabled patients in rehab programs, serve as a coordinator of wrap-around services for children with special needs, and gain experience in corporate positions that require attention to detail and demand work-life balance. This journey has taught me to be empathetic to my client's circumstances. I have a client-centered approach that considers every aspect of their lives, and meet each person where they are in their mental wellness journey.
I have a MA degree in sports psychology and a MS degree in Marriage, Couples & Individual Therapy.
I am a passionate wellbeing leader who understands the importance of self-care in order to get the most out life. My unique background has allowed me to work with disabled patients in rehab programs, serve as a coordinator of wrap-around services for children with special needs, and gain experience in corporate positions that require attention to detail and demand work-life balance. This journey has taught me to be empathetic to my client's circumstances. I have a client-centered approach that considers every aspect of their lives, and meet each person where they are in their mental wellness journey.
I played professional sports, golf instructor for 30+ years, and have the educational credentials to assist any athlete in fulfilling their potential.
As a REAL Sports Psychologist, I have a unique practice in that I specialize in working with athletes who have the desire to take their game to the next level. Being a competitive athlete helps me relate to other competitive people in sports or business. My primary focus is on confidence building and the elimination of performance anxiety. I use a 3 tiered approach to training: Perspective Training, Mental Skills Training, and Applied Settings (if applicable at a sporting location). I am the only professional to offer that kind of travel service. I have also worked with Olympic Athletes (past and hopeful) and professional musicians.
I played professional sports, golf instructor for 30+ years, and have the educational credentials to assist any athlete in fulfilling their potential.
As a REAL Sports Psychologist, I have a unique practice in that I specialize in working with athletes who have the desire to take their game to the next level. Being a competitive athlete helps me relate to other competitive people in sports or business. My primary focus is on confidence building and the elimination of performance anxiety. I use a 3 tiered approach to training: Perspective Training, Mental Skills Training, and Applied Settings (if applicable at a sporting location). I am the only professional to offer that kind of travel service. I have also worked with Olympic Athletes (past and hopeful) and professional musicians.
Drawing from my own triumphs over trauma, women's health, relationships, self identity and sports performance.
Seeking a blank canvas, a script that ignites daily inspiration? As the artist of your own narrative, you have the ability to bring vibrancy into your existence, triumph over anxiety self-doubt and depression, and rediscover joy. You deserve a life adorned with sparkle, purpose, and passion. I blend a palette of CBT, holistic practices, music therapy and trauma-focused therapy, crafting a transformative path to healing and self-discovery. Imagine mixing colors on a canvas to create a masterpiece of growth and well-being. Embracing our authentic selves and nurturing self-awareness can lead to inner peace and fulfillment.
Drawing from my own triumphs over trauma, women's health, relationships, self identity and sports performance.
Seeking a blank canvas, a script that ignites daily inspiration? As the artist of your own narrative, you have the ability to bring vibrancy into your existence, triumph over anxiety self-doubt and depression, and rediscover joy. You deserve a life adorned with sparkle, purpose, and passion. I blend a palette of CBT, holistic practices, music therapy and trauma-focused therapy, crafting a transformative path to healing and self-discovery. Imagine mixing colors on a canvas to create a masterpiece of growth and well-being. Embracing our authentic selves and nurturing self-awareness can lead to inner peace and fulfillment.
Genna Marie Morris
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, MATS, LPC
Verified Verified
Peachtree City, GA 30269
Specializations: adolescent issues, attachment, addiction, criminal behavior, divorce, relationships, family functionality, depression, anxiety, work & sports performance, college/career planning and judicial/court intervention.
By searching, you have already taken action and made a commitment to yourself. Keep going! My clients include teens, adults, and couples who need help navigating a challenge, addressing a goal, or making a positive change. I have a passion for working with adolescents and young adults who may get stuck on their journey. I have a heart for those who find themselves in legal trouble due to addiction or life circumstance. I have a commitment to help people who are ready to help themselves.
Specializations: adolescent issues, attachment, addiction, criminal behavior, divorce, relationships, family functionality, depression, anxiety, work & sports performance, college/career planning and judicial/court intervention.
By searching, you have already taken action and made a commitment to yourself. Keep going! My clients include teens, adults, and couples who need help navigating a challenge, addressing a goal, or making a positive change. I have a passion for working with adolescents and young adults who may get stuck on their journey. I have a heart for those who find themselves in legal trouble due to addiction or life circumstance. I have a commitment to help people who are ready to help themselves.
Austin is a graduate of Liberty University’s Mental Health Counseling program. Before this, Austin obtained a bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sports Science from the University of Georgia and worked with young adults through his church. Through his work, schooling, and experiences, Austin has developed a love for helping young adults and teenagers navigate life and its difficulties. This includes working on struggles such as performance anxiety, anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, faith struggles, couples and marital work.
Austin is a graduate of Liberty University’s Mental Health Counseling program. Before this, Austin obtained a bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sports Science from the University of Georgia and worked with young adults through his church. Through his work, schooling, and experiences, Austin has developed a love for helping young adults and teenagers navigate life and its difficulties. This includes working on struggles such as performance anxiety, anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, faith struggles, couples and marital work.
I enjoy working with teens, college students, and adults on issues related to perfectionism, people-pleasing, codependency, relationship dynamics, sports performance, and sports injuries. The clients I work with often struggle with underlying feelings of guilt, shame, resentment, anger, burnout, grief, not being enough/good enough, or vulnerability. There's often a general sense of unhappiness and a desire to live a more fulfilled life. If any of this resonates, I’d love to work with you and help you make changes in your life that better align with your values and goals.
I enjoy working with teens, college students, and adults on issues related to perfectionism, people-pleasing, codependency, relationship dynamics, sports performance, and sports injuries. The clients I work with often struggle with underlying feelings of guilt, shame, resentment, anger, burnout, grief, not being enough/good enough, or vulnerability. There's often a general sense of unhappiness and a desire to live a more fulfilled life. If any of this resonates, I’d love to work with you and help you make changes in your life that better align with your values and goals.
I specialize in trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, and sports psychology.
Have you found it difficult to adapt to a new life transition? Are you struggling with past traumas? Struggling to make friends/romantic connections or find motivation? I approach counseling as a partnership and together we can improve your well-being. I strive to create a space that is non-judgmental where you can be yourself without fear. You've made it this far in your life with coping skills you have developed along the way. Some of those ways of coping may be getting in your way now. I'll help you identify unhealthy patterns, understand the origin of your issues, and change your life for the better. You deserve to feel better.
I specialize in trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, and sports psychology.
Have you found it difficult to adapt to a new life transition? Are you struggling with past traumas? Struggling to make friends/romantic connections or find motivation? I approach counseling as a partnership and together we can improve your well-being. I strive to create a space that is non-judgmental where you can be yourself without fear. You've made it this far in your life with coping skills you have developed along the way. Some of those ways of coping may be getting in your way now. I'll help you identify unhealthy patterns, understand the origin of your issues, and change your life for the better. You deserve to feel better.
Do you find yourself struggling with low self-worth? Do you find yourself exhausted amidst flashbacks, anxiety, or emotional numbness? My goal is to provide a safe environment where you can process your experiences and rewrite the traumatic narratives holding you back. I specialize in working with high-achieving adults and teens grappling with trauma-related symptoms, perfectionism, career stress & burnout, sports performance concerns, and disordered eating. Whether you're dealing with trauma, workplace stress, or life transitions, I'm here to journey with you towards resilience and renewed purpose in your life.
Do you find yourself struggling with low self-worth? Do you find yourself exhausted amidst flashbacks, anxiety, or emotional numbness? My goal is to provide a safe environment where you can process your experiences and rewrite the traumatic narratives holding you back. I specialize in working with high-achieving adults and teens grappling with trauma-related symptoms, perfectionism, career stress & burnout, sports performance concerns, and disordered eating. Whether you're dealing with trauma, workplace stress, or life transitions, I'm here to journey with you towards resilience and renewed purpose in your life.
Edward Pagella
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30341 (Online Only)
I work with individuals who have various issues such as anxiety, low self-esteem, behavioral disorders, substance abuse, marital problems, LGBTQ issues depression, and sports motivation.
Hi, my name is Edward. I have my Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and I am a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I am a Client-Centered Therapist who also utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help resolve all the issues of my clients. I have over 30 years of experience in providing counseling services to a variety of individuals who have issues such as anxiety, marital, behavioral disorders, self-esteem, substance abuse, and depression. I also work with the LGBTQ community to help individuals grow into their true self and athletes looking for focus and motivation.
I work with individuals who have various issues such as anxiety, low self-esteem, behavioral disorders, substance abuse, marital problems, LGBTQ issues depression, and sports motivation.
Hi, my name is Edward. I have my Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and I am a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I am a Client-Centered Therapist who also utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help resolve all the issues of my clients. I have over 30 years of experience in providing counseling services to a variety of individuals who have issues such as anxiety, marital, behavioral disorders, self-esteem, substance abuse, and depression. I also work with the LGBTQ community to help individuals grow into their true self and athletes looking for focus and motivation.
My passion is working with kids (5+), adolescents, young adult women, and athletes/ sports teams facing challenges such as anxiety, life changes, perfectionistic tendencies, self-esteem, managing big emotions, and sports performance. The clients I support are high-achieving, motivated, and goal driven individuals needing someone to walk alongside them in their therapy journey. My goal is to assist clients in reaching their full potential by offering them unconditional encouragement while building upon their strengths and talents.
My passion is working with kids (5+), adolescents, young adult women, and athletes/ sports teams facing challenges such as anxiety, life changes, perfectionistic tendencies, self-esteem, managing big emotions, and sports performance. The clients I support are high-achieving, motivated, and goal driven individuals needing someone to walk alongside them in their therapy journey. My goal is to assist clients in reaching their full potential by offering them unconditional encouragement while building upon their strengths and talents.
WHY Choose Me? Because I can relate. I am a Therapist, who is a former Student-Athlete, Coach and Mentor. I lettered in 3 high school sports; basketball, volleyball, track & field, and participated in gymnastics through middle school. After high school, I ran track at University of Tennessee, Knoxville on a full-ride scholarship - Go Vols. I also coached/mentored many athletes for over 30 years. I have been inducted into four sports Halls of Fame, and served in the community for years. Being a therapist coupled with my coaching/mentoring experiences, makes me a great fit for athletes needing someone who can relate to your struggles.
WHY Choose Me? Because I can relate. I am a Therapist, who is a former Student-Athlete, Coach and Mentor. I lettered in 3 high school sports; basketball, volleyball, track & field, and participated in gymnastics through middle school. After high school, I ran track at University of Tennessee, Knoxville on a full-ride scholarship - Go Vols. I also coached/mentored many athletes for over 30 years. I have been inducted into four sports Halls of Fame, and served in the community for years. Being a therapist coupled with my coaching/mentoring experiences, makes me a great fit for athletes needing someone who can relate to your struggles.
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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.