Sports Performance Therapists in Allston, MA

Willeen Capehart brings over 11 years of unwavering dedication to the mental health landscape. In addition to being a Certified Trauma Specialist, Willeen also specializes in providing compassionate support to adults and adolescents navigating depression, grief, anxiety, and PTSD. Willeen also specializes in working with athletes to improve mental capacity and sports performance. Willeen is trained to utilize various therapeutic frameworks including, Level 1 Gottman Method for couples therapy, Emotional Focused Therapy for couples and individuals, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and more. ​

Dr. Kozanno's area's of expertise include: Anxiety, depression, sports performance psychology, identity development, and self-esteem concerns. She also has a keen interest in working with folks who may be experiencing acculturation difficulties, relationship distress, and challenges in higher education. She uses an integrative approach that incorporates psychodynamic, insight- oriented, and cognitive-behavioral therapeutic perspectives while acknowledging multifaceted and intersecting identities.

Welcome! I'm Dr. Alexis Chirban, and I'm here to guide you through the intricate pathways of the human mind, empowering you to unlock your full potential and thrive in every aspect of your life. My passion lies in three key areas: enhancing well-being, sports psychology and perinatal mental health. Enhancing Well-being: True well-being encompasses the integration of mind, body, and spirit. I use a holistic approach to treatment that goes beyond addressing current mental health symptoms (anxiety, depression, etc.) and cultivates a deep sense of purpose and fulfillment.

Are you someone driven to excel in your profession, academics, or sports, looking to improve your mental well-being, alleviate stress, strengthen relationships, and build self-confidence? As a licensed therapist and former collegiate athlete, I specialize in supporting ambitious individuals like you in overcoming the obstacles keeping you from achieving your personal and professional goals. I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults of various backgrounds and life experiences. Together we will explore your stressors and create a plan that empowers you to take back control of your future.

Now Accepting New Clients! I am an Independently Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts. I completed my Master’s degree in Social Work from Boston University as well as training in CBT with a Sports Social Work Certification from the University of Michigan. I completed clinical training at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Boston Medical Center.

Please E-MAIL for quickest response! (I am accepting new patients, 18+. Unfortunately, I am unable to keep up with the volume of phone calls at this time. E-mails will be answered within 3 business days.) Realizing you need help and seeking treatment is not easy to handle alone. I will take the steps with you throughout the process and provide the comfort necessary for you to succeed. I will provide a safe, non-judgmental environment and help you achieve your desired goals. I have extensive experience in obesity, binge eating disorder, weight loss surgery, as well as sports psychology, anxiety and mood disorders.

I view therapy as an active process on the part of the client and the therapist, set within the context of a relationship built on trust, vulnerability, and curiosity. My clients may be seeking to develop greater personal agency and authenticity in their lives. They may want to clarify their values and life direction or better understand and manage their emotional lives, resolve self-defeating behavior patterns, or foster meaningful relationships. I often work with clients who are living their lives in environments which demand consistent excellence in performance and who may, as a result, have distinct needs and challenges.

You deserve to feel heard, understood, and valued for who you are as an individual! When we feel stuck and misunderstood, challenged by uncomfortable feelings, or we are struggling to navigate life, engaging in therapy allows us to understand what is contributing to each of these experiences. Being able to talk through these moments helps start us on a path toward feeling fulfilled and enlivened. Together, we will explore how your past and present experiences, your interpersonal relationships, and your learned coping strategies contributes to how you feel.

Counseling is a place for emotional growth, personal development, and positive change. Are you struggling or feeling stuck in life, work, relationships , sports, art, music or other creative efforts? Are you finding life's transitions challenging? I help adults struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, family challenges, and new life situations. I work with executives, athletes, musicians, actors, writers, and other creative artists. I help college, high school, and middle school students manage transitions. Unlike large national counseling corporations , you will receive a boutique style service.

With 35 years as a teacher and clinician, I maintain a multi-specialty practice, applying the evidence-based principles of MI/CBT to problems ranging from sleep health, anxiety, cannabis misuse to sports performance. In addition to my expertise in health and sports psychology, I specialize in the assessment and treatment of individuals on the autistic spectrum disorder. I work with individuals of all ages, and adopt a shared decision-making approach to treatment, employing an array of evidence based best practices.

Dr. Hines specializes in working with older adolescents and adults. Her specialties include anxiety, depression, ADHD, sports performance, academic performance, managing life transitions, loss, infertility, pre- and post-natal challenges, parenting challenges, and relationship issues. Dr. Hines provides a compassionate and grounding space within which clients can feel safe to explore and change ineffective patterns. Her warm and collaborative approach integrates a variety of therapeutic modalities including CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Psychodynamic, Humanistic, ACT, and Emotion-Focused Therapy to meet each individual's needs.

While specializing in men's issues, anger management, older adolescent, and college populations, I also work individually with women/adults dealing with anxiety, loss and relationship issues. With an emphasis on strengthening relationships and self-esteem, therapy is designed for people searching for a more balanced approach to working through change and adjustment. I offer family therapy, have extended success connecting with male and female young adults whose behaviors have been labeled oppositional or explosive, and work with parents/families who struggle with how to relate and communicate with their children and each other.

Welcome to my practice! I invite you to consider working together to address your specific goals and challenges in a supportive and collaborative way. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults with issues of anxiety, specific phobias, depression, trauma, mood dysregulation, adjustment to life transitions and building coping strategies and resilience. I believe that with challenge comes an opportunity for inner growth and strength. Mindset is a powerful tool that can help you to feel strong, calm, and confident.

Currently I am accepting new clients located in NJ, NY, MA, & VT, and clients seated in DC and the 40+ PSYPACT states (listed below in note). People often seek therapy for personal growth, to reduce suffering, and to live meaningful lives. I believe in meeting you wherever you are in your journey, and will empower and challenge you to find your own voice. This may mean exploring where you are feeling stuck and working to remove obstacles in your path, and discussing the relationship between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and how they are affecting you. You deserve a safe, warm space to develop tools for managing hard times.

Dr. Gerald Reid works with children, adolescents, college students, and young adults. With his specialized, personable, and individualized approach, he provides Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) / Integrated Psychotherapy and Neuropsychological Testing. Dr. Reid also specializes in Sport and Performance Psychology services. Dr. Reid's training includes Boston University, the Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders (CARD), and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) - a Harvard University Teaching Hospital. Dr. Reid holds a Part-Time Faculty position at Boston University as a graduate school instructor and supervisor.