Sports Performance Therapists in Billerica, MA

My strong desire to help others came naturally, growing up with a parent who was a first responder and through exposure to people with developmental disabilities in our community. I’ve tailored my education to support my passion of helping others. In 2021, I graduated from the University of New Hampshire with my Master's in Social Work. All of my jobs have focused on people, from my first job spending summers as a camp counselor with young children to my more recent jobs of working with at-risk youth and their parents, to my current work providing therapy to children, adolescents and adults.

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.

Your mental health matters, and whether you’re struggling in life, work, relationships, sports, or school, you deserve the best possible support. I am both a psychotherapist and a mental performance consultant, earning my Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Sport & Performance Psychology from Boston University. In my practice, I utilize techniques from CBT, ACT, and Strengths-Based Therapy to ensure my approach is individually tailored for your needs. I have experience working with & treating individuals with anxiety, depression, body image concerns, behavioral difficulties and relationship issues.

We are Accepting NEW Patients - Anxiety is our primary focus. We specialize in treating, children, teens, and adults with: Panic, Generalized Anxiety/Stress, Sports Performance, OCD, Body Image Concerns, Post-Traumatic Stress symptoms, Racing Thoughts, and Social Anxiety. Ciccio Counseling Centers follows a structured CBT treatment modality that is designed to produce measurable progress week-to-week. We also offer medication options through our psychiatric team if needed. Visit www.cicciocounselingcenters.com for more detailed information and to schedule an appointment for your over-the-phone consultation. 781-307-0098

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 focus on working with young male clients (ages 9-25), using a blend of therapy + coaching, focusing on peak performance, confidence, healthy relationships, and athletic performance. The problems I most often see clients experiencing are low self-esteem/confidence, ADHD, anxiety and depression. Riser+Tread aims to reach as many young guys as possible, helping them “Step Up + Move Forward.” My work over the last few years as a therapist and coach has mainly centered around guys ages 8-25. Riser+Tread has one mission, to help young guys by providing helpful information online for free, as well as offering paid services.

Do things feel like they have been going in the wrong direction for a while? Maybe you’ve been butting heads with people at work, or are struggling to perform as well as you used to. Maybe your marriage or romantic relationship is on the rocks and nothing is working to get things good again. Is your stress level so high that you find yourself flying off the handle more than you’d like? Are you lying awake at night, or just feeling like nothing is enjoyable at all anymore? Reaching out for support is a smart and brave move, and I’m ready and available to work with you on new approaches to problems that seem unsolvable.

My ideal client is someone who is willing to work with me in order to achieve their goal. This includes being able to have back and forth conversation around ways to achieve that goal, as well as have the more difficult conversations when it comes to road blocks and the occasional self sabotaging behavior. I will always be honest in my assessments, and thoughts, and my hope would be that my client is as well.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist providing online individual psychotherapy for adults and older adolescents. I work with clients to address a broad range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship and identity issues, life transitions, anger, pandemic-related stress, and trauma. Psychotherapy facilitates growth and change: emotional wounds heal, a stronger sense of self emerges, and possibilities for the future expand.

In the past, I have enjoyed working with individuals with a history of traumatic experiences, substance use, interpersonal difficulties, and psychosis. I enjoy working on goals with clients that involve cognitive restructuring and skills building. Additionally, I enjoy short-term solution-focused goals.

Life can be incredibly challenging, throwing unexpected difficulties your way. Whether you are struggling with health issues, anxiety or depression, managing grief and loss, caregiving for a loved one with health issues or dementia, or navigating a difficult life transition, these complexities can feel overwhelming. We can all benefit from help and support to reduce emotional discomfort and grow through challenging experiences. We all deserve a place to focus on ourselves and our lives, improving quality, and building a brighter future.

I am a certified health and wellness coach dedicated to helping people create the fulfilling lives they deserve. With over a decade of experience in behavioral healthcare as both a mental health counselor and researcher, I've worked with youth, adolescents, and adults on a wide range of challenges, including life transitions, work-life balance, relationships, health, substance use, and self-esteem. Drawing on techniques from Positive Psychology and Internal Family Systems Theory, I guide clients in crafting a lifestyle that empowers them to thrive, and I work with them to develop actionable steps to turn that vision into reality.

I focus on working with young male clients (ages 9-25), using a blend of coaching and therapy, focusing on emotional intelligence, leadership skills, confidence, healthy relationships, academic achievement, and athletic performance. The problems I most often see clients experiencing are low self-esteem/confidence, anger management, high stress levels, anxiety, depression (including bipolar), and video game addiction.