Sports Performance Therapists in Park Ridge, IL
Live the life you want! In 20+ years of working with clients, I have developed a clinical style based on how I would like to be treated if I were the client; a respectful, relaxed atmosphere providing excellent care - sometimes even fun. I work collaboratively to clarify my client's problems and resources, to address their concerns and help them get to where they want to be in life. I don't label my clients and often see myself as a type of teacher or coach. Additionally I worked for 7 years in a major corporation and understand the real world.
Live the life you want! In 20+ years of working with clients, I have developed a clinical style based on how I would like to be treated if I were the client; a respectful, relaxed atmosphere providing excellent care - sometimes even fun. I work collaboratively to clarify my client's problems and resources, to address their concerns and help them get to where they want to be in life. I don't label my clients and often see myself as a type of teacher or coach. Additionally I worked for 7 years in a major corporation and understand the real world.
Meghann Richko is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Yoga Therapist, and Fitness Professional. Her emphasis is on methods for managing a variety of conditions including but not limited to anxiety, depression, stress reduction, eating disorders, body image issues, mental and emotional disorders, improving nutrition, muscular skeletal issues, stress related illnesses, injury rehab and prevention, preventative health, and the psychological aspects of pain and pain management.
Meghann Richko is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Yoga Therapist, and Fitness Professional. Her emphasis is on methods for managing a variety of conditions including but not limited to anxiety, depression, stress reduction, eating disorders, body image issues, mental and emotional disorders, improving nutrition, muscular skeletal issues, stress related illnesses, injury rehab and prevention, preventative health, and the psychological aspects of pain and pain management.
Life can be hard and ever-changing. As a therapist, my goal is to create an authentic, warm environment to help clients feel at ease when talking about what is going on in their lives. My goal is to work collaboratively with my clients and guide them to the life that they want to achieve. My goal as a therapist is to use an eclectic therapeutic style to help clients understand what is going on in their life, and develop coping skills to help them achieve and maintain their goals.
Life can be hard and ever-changing. As a therapist, my goal is to create an authentic, warm environment to help clients feel at ease when talking about what is going on in their lives. My goal is to work collaboratively with my clients and guide them to the life that they want to achieve. My goal as a therapist is to use an eclectic therapeutic style to help clients understand what is going on in their life, and develop coping skills to help them achieve and maintain their goals.
Center for Relationship Health, The Juniper Center
Psychologist, PsyD, CSADC, BCETS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Life gets complicated. You have been trying all that you know how to do to make things better for yourself or for someone you love but have run out of energy, ideas or both. You may have a relationship with someone you love but just can't seem to get along. You may be a parent trying to best figure out how to help a child or teen who is having problems. You may feel burdened by sadness, fear or stress.Or, perhaps you have old wounds that seem to keep interfering with you creating the life you want.
Life gets complicated. You have been trying all that you know how to do to make things better for yourself or for someone you love but have run out of energy, ideas or both. You may have a relationship with someone you love but just can't seem to get along. You may be a parent trying to best figure out how to help a child or teen who is having problems. You may feel burdened by sadness, fear or stress.Or, perhaps you have old wounds that seem to keep interfering with you creating the life you want.
Jordan Papa
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC, NBCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Therapy can be an awkward and nerve-wracking experience, but it is also a beautifully rewarding and fulfilling process to help you live the life you want. I am a licensed professional counselor and my goal is to help clients work towards their desired goals and lifestyle. With an empathetic and warm approach, I encourage clients to identify their ups and downs and provide them with empathy, compassion, and courage throughout the process. By using a strength-based approach, my goal is to help individuals work through distressing situations.
Therapy can be an awkward and nerve-wracking experience, but it is also a beautifully rewarding and fulfilling process to help you live the life you want. I am a licensed professional counselor and my goal is to help clients work towards their desired goals and lifestyle. With an empathetic and warm approach, I encourage clients to identify their ups and downs and provide them with empathy, compassion, and courage throughout the process. By using a strength-based approach, my goal is to help individuals work through distressing situations.
Sometimes we need help finding a sense of balance. Anxiety, depression, systemic inequality, a transition, school/work, and navigating identity are just a few of the issues that can challenge our well-being everyday. While difficulties are an inherent part of life, my goal as a therapist is to help you develop skills to navigate moments of instability, find clarity in your values, and what truth means to you and your identity.
Sometimes we need help finding a sense of balance. Anxiety, depression, systemic inequality, a transition, school/work, and navigating identity are just a few of the issues that can challenge our well-being everyday. While difficulties are an inherent part of life, my goal as a therapist is to help you develop skills to navigate moments of instability, find clarity in your values, and what truth means to you and your identity.
I work with outpatients, mostly children but some adults. We have treated both Adults and children with a specialty intervention called neurofeedback. Our target clients are neurodevelopmentally delayed such as autism, learning disabilities, and other neurologically impaired clientele. We have been highly successful treating attention deficit disorder without medication with a 90% success rate. We have also treated with success those with cognitive impairment due to head injuries, stroke, and have been particularly effective in treating anxiety disorder.
I work with outpatients, mostly children but some adults. We have treated both Adults and children with a specialty intervention called neurofeedback. Our target clients are neurodevelopmentally delayed such as autism, learning disabilities, and other neurologically impaired clientele. We have been highly successful treating attention deficit disorder without medication with a 90% success rate. We have also treated with success those with cognitive impairment due to head injuries, stroke, and have been particularly effective in treating anxiety disorder.
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Harrison McNab
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
My approach is unique as I have the education, knowledge, and fundamental skills in both clinical/ sports environments, I value the human connection with my patients.
Therapy can be beneficial to anyone. Do you want to assess your strengths, improve mental readiness, motivate yourself, and/or get in the zone? As a deaf/hearing-impaired individual and former student-athlete, I have a passion for working with adolescents, adults, and student-athletes. My goal is to provide services to improve your psychological well-being and maximize optimal performance at school, at your job or in your sport. In the competitive arena of sports, job market, or academics, you want every advantage you can get. I can serve as a key member of your success team. I will get back to you shortly after you contact me.
My approach is unique as I have the education, knowledge, and fundamental skills in both clinical/ sports environments, I value the human connection with my patients.
Therapy can be beneficial to anyone. Do you want to assess your strengths, improve mental readiness, motivate yourself, and/or get in the zone? As a deaf/hearing-impaired individual and former student-athlete, I have a passion for working with adolescents, adults, and student-athletes. My goal is to provide services to improve your psychological well-being and maximize optimal performance at school, at your job or in your sport. In the competitive arena of sports, job market, or academics, you want every advantage you can get. I can serve as a key member of your success team. I will get back to you shortly after you contact me.
I have experience working in outpatient mental health and have spent time working with individual athletes on various sports performance issues.
I work primarily with adolescents, young adults and adults and am passionate about working with athletes. I have experience in treating anxiety, depression, life transition concerns, stress management, relationship issues, self-esteem issues, work/life balance issues, sports performance concerns, and injury recovery/rehabilitation. I utilize an integrative approach to therapy but typically focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Person-Centered modalities. I tend to meet the client where they are at and work with them to create a strong rapport.
I have experience working in outpatient mental health and have spent time working with individual athletes on various sports performance issues.
I work primarily with adolescents, young adults and adults and am passionate about working with athletes. I have experience in treating anxiety, depression, life transition concerns, stress management, relationship issues, self-esteem issues, work/life balance issues, sports performance concerns, and injury recovery/rehabilitation. I utilize an integrative approach to therapy but typically focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Person-Centered modalities. I tend to meet the client where they are at and work with them to create a strong rapport.
Natalie Graves' Athletic Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AM, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60625
In sports, it is 90% mental and 10% physical.
An athlete's life is different from other people. Does the stress of being an athlete sometimes makes you feel overwhelmed and alone? Are you expected to be almost perfect and fear you won't measure up and will get ridiculed? Are you afraid of not being "good enough" and coaches losing confidence in you? Does worrying about your performance leave you feeling overanxious? Do you have moments of overwhelming sadness but are afraid to let anyone know because you're an athlete and athletes can't show any signs of weakness, all the while feeling stressed out with no one to go to?
In sports, it is 90% mental and 10% physical.
An athlete's life is different from other people. Does the stress of being an athlete sometimes makes you feel overwhelmed and alone? Are you expected to be almost perfect and fear you won't measure up and will get ridiculed? Are you afraid of not being "good enough" and coaches losing confidence in you? Does worrying about your performance leave you feeling overanxious? Do you have moments of overwhelming sadness but are afraid to let anyone know because you're an athlete and athletes can't show any signs of weakness, all the while feeling stressed out with no one to go to?
As a clinical psychologist and physical therapist, I offer a unique approach to help you get into the Zone so that you can improve your sports performance.
Shaquille O'Neal says, "Dr. Lombardo is my head coach for happiness." Every truly great athlete gets coached in not only physical skills but also the mental side of their sport. Why? Because it helps take them to the next level. Whether it is improving confidence, coping with the pressures of competition, managing emotions, increasing your chance of being recruited, dealing with setbacks/errors or recovering from an injury, sports psychology can help you enhance your performance.
As a clinical psychologist and physical therapist, I offer a unique approach to help you get into the Zone so that you can improve your sports performance.
Shaquille O'Neal says, "Dr. Lombardo is my head coach for happiness." Every truly great athlete gets coached in not only physical skills but also the mental side of their sport. Why? Because it helps take them to the next level. Whether it is improving confidence, coping with the pressures of competition, managing emotions, increasing your chance of being recruited, dealing with setbacks/errors or recovering from an injury, sports psychology can help you enhance your performance.
While I have worked with individuals who experienced a wide range of difficulties, I come to you with an expertise in sports performance, anxiety, and depression.
Stressed about the Election? I have immediate openings available for new clients who need support at this time. • It’s easy for our inner critic to increase feelings of uncertainty, fear, and disconnection from ourselves. Our thoughts are constantly telling us stories that can be hard to believe, and we experience this spectrum of emotions that can be tricky to navigate. Rather than internalizing, reacting, or avoiding these negative thoughts and emotions, developing self-compassion and leaning into the discomfort can help you embrace all of your experiences and begin to shift your life in a way that is meaningful to you.
While I have worked with individuals who experienced a wide range of difficulties, I come to you with an expertise in sports performance, anxiety, and depression.
Stressed about the Election? I have immediate openings available for new clients who need support at this time. • It’s easy for our inner critic to increase feelings of uncertainty, fear, and disconnection from ourselves. Our thoughts are constantly telling us stories that can be hard to believe, and we experience this spectrum of emotions that can be tricky to navigate. Rather than internalizing, reacting, or avoiding these negative thoughts and emotions, developing self-compassion and leaning into the discomfort can help you embrace all of your experiences and begin to shift your life in a way that is meaningful to you.
Dr. Melanie Jambrosic is a license clinical and sports psychologist at New Insights Behavioral Services. She has years of experience providing therapy and neuropsychological assessment. She also founded Sport Psych Studio, a sports psychology consulting practice, and published the "Mindfulness Journaling Workbook" to help clients improve their mental health and performance. You can find details at www.sportpsychstudio.com. As a child, Dr. Jambrosic played sports to cope with stress and bond with her family. She quickly realized that the mental side was crucial to performance and well-being.
Dr. Melanie Jambrosic is a license clinical and sports psychologist at New Insights Behavioral Services. She has years of experience providing therapy and neuropsychological assessment. She also founded Sport Psych Studio, a sports psychology consulting practice, and published the "Mindfulness Journaling Workbook" to help clients improve their mental health and performance. You can find details at www.sportpsychstudio.com. As a child, Dr. Jambrosic played sports to cope with stress and bond with her family. She quickly realized that the mental side was crucial to performance and well-being.
Megan E. Murray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
If you’re a student, athlete, teacher, or coach, it’s very common to feel anxious, overwhelmed, and burnt out. You’re probably exhausted, and you might be finding less fulfillment in the classes, sports, or work you once enjoyed. You’re likely juggling various roles at once, putting your own needs last, and possibly turning to unhealthy ways of coping. The pressure to be perfect and to please everyone else might feel so heavy that your focus and performance are starting to slip. Maybe you realize this isn't sustainable and that something needs to change, but you feel stuck.
If you’re a student, athlete, teacher, or coach, it’s very common to feel anxious, overwhelmed, and burnt out. You’re probably exhausted, and you might be finding less fulfillment in the classes, sports, or work you once enjoyed. You’re likely juggling various roles at once, putting your own needs last, and possibly turning to unhealthy ways of coping. The pressure to be perfect and to please everyone else might feel so heavy that your focus and performance are starting to slip. Maybe you realize this isn't sustainable and that something needs to change, but you feel stuck.
Mike Wiley Jr
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60707 (Online Only)
I help my clients with issues including anxiety, depression, sports and work performance, managing public life, life transitions, identity development, family and relationship conflict, racial issues, and spiritual/religious confusion.
It takes a lot of courage and vulnerability to enter therapy, especially with the specific intention of facing whatever led you to seeking services. Ultimately, I believe therapy is about getting to know yourself better, developing strategies for creating and maintaining life balance, and acquiring new skills that help you feel confident facing everyday life. If this is your first time entering therapy or you are returning for a new experience, I'd love to serve as a tool to help you reach your goals.
I help my clients with issues including anxiety, depression, sports and work performance, managing public life, life transitions, identity development, family and relationship conflict, racial issues, and spiritual/religious confusion.
It takes a lot of courage and vulnerability to enter therapy, especially with the specific intention of facing whatever led you to seeking services. Ultimately, I believe therapy is about getting to know yourself better, developing strategies for creating and maintaining life balance, and acquiring new skills that help you feel confident facing everyday life. If this is your first time entering therapy or you are returning for a new experience, I'd love to serve as a tool to help you reach your goals.
Ryan M Earl
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60647 (Online Only)
I have worked extensively through the years with clients who struggle with severe and debilitating anxiety, performance anxiety, social anxiety, athletic performance, e- sports performance, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), emotional expression, and communication difficulties.
I’m a big believer that therapy doesn’t have to be buttoned-up or artificial. It should be comfortable and real. I prefer to facilitate a casual, collaborative, & affirming environment where we can openly discuss anything that’s on your mind and empower you to explore who you are and how you relate to others. I specialize in working working with athletes (professional and amateur), e- sports athletes, musicians, poly relationships and fellow therapists in individual, relationship, and family contexts.
I have worked extensively through the years with clients who struggle with severe and debilitating anxiety, performance anxiety, social anxiety, athletic performance, e- sports performance, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), emotional expression, and communication difficulties.
I’m a big believer that therapy doesn’t have to be buttoned-up or artificial. It should be comfortable and real. I prefer to facilitate a casual, collaborative, & affirming environment where we can openly discuss anything that’s on your mind and empower you to explore who you are and how you relate to others. I specialize in working working with athletes (professional and amateur), e- sports athletes, musicians, poly relationships and fellow therapists in individual, relationship, and family contexts.
I am an individual, family, and couple's therapist in Wilmette, Illinois. I specialize in supporting clients through life transitions (divorce, college, post-college, etc.), a variety of anxiety disorders, sports-related anxieties, and chronic illness.
I am an individual, family, and couple's therapist in Wilmette, Illinois. I specialize in supporting clients through life transitions (divorce, college, post-college, etc.), a variety of anxiety disorders, sports-related anxieties, and chronic illness.
I am now accepting new clients! My ideal client is anyone who wants to dive into their own story and go through the process of changing it for the better. It is my belief is that we are all capable of making positive change for ourselves! I have worked with clients both young and old, and have worked with couples and families. I have additional experience in counseling issues with addiction and substance abuse, careers and work, sports psychology, and counseling persons with disabilities.
I am now accepting new clients! My ideal client is anyone who wants to dive into their own story and go through the process of changing it for the better. It is my belief is that we are all capable of making positive change for ourselves! I have worked with clients both young and old, and have worked with couples and families. I have additional experience in counseling issues with addiction and substance abuse, careers and work, sports psychology, and counseling persons with disabilities.
I work with children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and families who struggle with issues of anxiety, depression, confidence, and interpersonal relationships. The number one aspect of successful treatment is a strong/trusting relationship. I connect with clients through sports metaphors, movies, real life scenarios, and getting to understand their interests. Everyone has a story so I believe it is important to include family during phases of treatment, to best understand the client's story. In addition, I believe the family is a necessary part of the therapy team, therefore family members are included in phases of treatment to ultimately help my client reach their goals.
I work with children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and families who struggle with issues of anxiety, depression, confidence, and interpersonal relationships. The number one aspect of successful treatment is a strong/trusting relationship. I connect with clients through sports metaphors, movies, real life scenarios, and getting to understand their interests. Everyone has a story so I believe it is important to include family during phases of treatment, to best understand the client's story. In addition, I believe the family is a necessary part of the therapy team, therefore family members are included in phases of treatment to ultimately help my client reach their goals.
Tijana Hilaris
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
My focus is on helping individuals, couples, and families navigate trauma and anxiety while also fostering personal growth, emotional well-being, and enhancing sports performance.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, past trauma, or specific challenges as an athlete? Whether you’re a teenager navigating the pressures of school, an adult balancing life’s responsibilities, or a couple facing communication barriers, the journey can be daunting. If you’re looking to regain control and find peace amid the chaos, you’re not alone. Many individuals and families encounter moments when everything feels unmanageable. Past experiences can overshadow the present, and the pressures of performance, both in sports and daily life, can be overwhelming. It is normal to feel lost or unsure, and you deserve support.
My focus is on helping individuals, couples, and families navigate trauma and anxiety while also fostering personal growth, emotional well-being, and enhancing sports performance.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, past trauma, or specific challenges as an athlete? Whether you’re a teenager navigating the pressures of school, an adult balancing life’s responsibilities, or a couple facing communication barriers, the journey can be daunting. If you’re looking to regain control and find peace amid the chaos, you’re not alone. Many individuals and families encounter moments when everything feels unmanageable. Past experiences can overshadow the present, and the pressures of performance, both in sports and daily life, can be overwhelming. It is normal to feel lost or unsure, and you deserve support.
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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.