Sports Performance Therapists in Brookline, MA
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I offer Sports Psychology consulting for men/women/teens/collegiate.
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.
I offer Sports Psychology consulting for men/women/teens/collegiate.
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.
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I have advanced training in psychodynamic psychotherapy and sports psychology.
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.
I have advanced training in psychodynamic psychotherapy and sports psychology.
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.
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Stefanie Acierno
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Brookline, MA 02446 (Online Only)
Stefanie Acierno, a seasoned licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) and accomplished psychotherapist, brings over two decades of invaluable experience to behavioral health. Residing in Massachusetts, she is deeply committed to offering comprehensive emotional and mental health services to a diverse clientele, including adults, college students, and athletes.
Stefanie Acierno, a seasoned licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) and accomplished psychotherapist, brings over two decades of invaluable experience to behavioral health. Residing in Massachusetts, she is deeply committed to offering comprehensive emotional and mental health services to a diverse clientele, including adults, college students, and athletes.
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I am a strength-based, solution-focused psychologist with an active, collaborative style. I work with clients who struggle with relationships, depression, anxiety, or an addiction. As a Certified Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counselor, I work with individuals attempting to recover from an addiction, as well as clients who are negatively impacted by the addiction of someone close to them, like a friend, partner, or family member. I strive to be competent about and sensitive to differences in culture, and view these differences as central to an individual's experience and happiness.
I am a strength-based, solution-focused psychologist with an active, collaborative style. I work with clients who struggle with relationships, depression, anxiety, or an addiction. As a Certified Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counselor, I work with individuals attempting to recover from an addiction, as well as clients who are negatively impacted by the addiction of someone close to them, like a friend, partner, or family member. I strive to be competent about and sensitive to differences in culture, and view these differences as central to an individual's experience and happiness.
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Kara W. Brown
Psychologist, EdD, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brookline, MA 02445
Waitlist for new clients
I view psychotherapy as a tool for self-development, self-exploration, greater connectedness, and the opportunitiy to feel deeply understood by a caring professional. I also see the therapeutic process as a collaborative one that helps clients gain greater insight, improve self-esteem, and a sense of well being while making real life-long changes.
I view psychotherapy as a tool for self-development, self-exploration, greater connectedness, and the opportunitiy to feel deeply understood by a caring professional. I also see the therapeutic process as a collaborative one that helps clients gain greater insight, improve self-esteem, and a sense of well being while making real life-long changes.
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I offer home-based life coaching for teens, 20-somethings, athletes, adults, and their families in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and beyond. I work with clients at home in a positive, flexible, proactive way, emphasizing measurable, practical, and sustainable change. My approach is relaxed, non-hierarchical, and results-oriented. Although I also work with adults, I primarily help teens and 20-somethings, from kids who lack confidence and/are overly stressed or anxious to those with athletic/academic performance issues or who are really acting out, having issues with anger, substance abuse, school refusal and the like.
I offer home-based life coaching for teens, 20-somethings, athletes, adults, and their families in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and beyond. I work with clients at home in a positive, flexible, proactive way, emphasizing measurable, practical, and sustainable change. My approach is relaxed, non-hierarchical, and results-oriented. Although I also work with adults, I primarily help teens and 20-somethings, from kids who lack confidence and/are overly stressed or anxious to those with athletic/academic performance issues or who are really acting out, having issues with anger, substance abuse, school refusal and the like.
![Photo of Aviva M Katz, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5afbbc24-5145-43c9-b586-1c3519a3bb6b/1/320x400.png)
At times, life events can seem to control the way we feel, creating feelings of helplessness and hopelessness. Other times, you may struggle with feeling unmotivated or purposeless without any specific cause. I believe psychotherapy empowers people by understanding specific struggles while actively developing skills to create change. A key part of our work will be identifying the things that matter to you and finding ways that therapy can bring you closer to a life that is more connected with your values.
At times, life events can seem to control the way we feel, creating feelings of helplessness and hopelessness. Other times, you may struggle with feeling unmotivated or purposeless without any specific cause. I believe psychotherapy empowers people by understanding specific struggles while actively developing skills to create change. A key part of our work will be identifying the things that matter to you and finding ways that therapy can bring you closer to a life that is more connected with your values.
![Photo of Nicolas Sperry - Nicolas Sperry, LMHC, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/44a7b410-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
It is not uncommon to feel that life’s challenges are too much to handle alone. I assist individuals in the process of bettering and more fully understanding themselves. Through a therapeutic and empathetic relationship, we can work together to reduce negativity in your life and increase your sense of autonomy, confidence, and mindfulness. I believe that with guidance and reflection, even our most difficult experiences can often become our greatest sources of strength and resilience.
It is not uncommon to feel that life’s challenges are too much to handle alone. I assist individuals in the process of bettering and more fully understanding themselves. Through a therapeutic and empathetic relationship, we can work together to reduce negativity in your life and increase your sense of autonomy, confidence, and mindfulness. I believe that with guidance and reflection, even our most difficult experiences can often become our greatest sources of strength and resilience.
![Photo of Shelly Williams, MA, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/bbbab1bd-a8ce-4cfb-8efd-60980b6cdf44/2/320x400.jpeg)
I have worked in a variety of clinical settings, which contributes to my expertise. These range from psychiatric and eating disorder wards to community-based clinics. I utilize psychodynamic therapy to help my clients get the most out of their lives.
I have worked in a variety of clinical settings, which contributes to my expertise. These range from psychiatric and eating disorder wards to community-based clinics. I utilize psychodynamic therapy to help my clients get the most out of their lives.
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My goal in therapy is to use empathy, humor, and openness to create a space where you feel safe to express yourself without judgement, accepted for all that you are, and ready to process your experiences with someone who values your wellbeing! My passion lies in working with adolescents, teens, and young adults seeking to work through issues of anxiety, identity development, stress, family conflict, school issues, relationships, transitions, and self-esteem. I also have several years of experience helping athletes with common performance issues such as confidence, focus, motivation, and overcoming injury to perform at their best!
My goal in therapy is to use empathy, humor, and openness to create a space where you feel safe to express yourself without judgement, accepted for all that you are, and ready to process your experiences with someone who values your wellbeing! My passion lies in working with adolescents, teens, and young adults seeking to work through issues of anxiety, identity development, stress, family conflict, school issues, relationships, transitions, and self-esteem. I also have several years of experience helping athletes with common performance issues such as confidence, focus, motivation, and overcoming injury to perform at their best!
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Hello! I'm Katie, a Boston-based therapist who's passionate about improving the wellbeing of children, adolescents and young adults through healing-centered, evidence-based practices.
Hello! I'm Katie, a Boston-based therapist who's passionate about improving the wellbeing of children, adolescents and young adults through healing-centered, evidence-based practices.
![Photo of Lawrence S Abrams, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3f2f1d1d-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Symptoms arise in the context of trying to adapt to something difficult in one's life. This may be an adaptation to a painful relationship, a work situation, or a physical limitation. Symptom relief comes with an initial understanding of the meaning of the problem, and then working with specific strategies to manage the problem differently. Our work will focus on who you are as a person and how your particular set of symptoms or issues have evolved for you in the context of your life as a whole.
Symptoms arise in the context of trying to adapt to something difficult in one's life. This may be an adaptation to a painful relationship, a work situation, or a physical limitation. Symptom relief comes with an initial understanding of the meaning of the problem, and then working with specific strategies to manage the problem differently. Our work will focus on who you are as a person and how your particular set of symptoms or issues have evolved for you in the context of your life as a whole.
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Are you looking for relief from daily struggles, or a better understanding of life's obstacles, or motivation to push through it all? Wanting to see if therapy could be helpful? - Therapy is a chance to learn more about yourself, to heal past wounds, and in doing so, continue to grow and mature into the greatest version of yourself.
Are you looking for relief from daily struggles, or a better understanding of life's obstacles, or motivation to push through it all? Wanting to see if therapy could be helpful? - Therapy is a chance to learn more about yourself, to heal past wounds, and in doing so, continue to grow and mature into the greatest version of yourself.
![Photo of Nofar Soffer, LMHC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a46508f6-3303-4a04-9766-6227d81c32fc/2/320x400.jpeg)
Nofar is passionate about helping individuals through discovering the power of self and has experience working with adults, children and adolescents. Nofar has experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma related diagnoses and other life experiences. Helping these individuals to heal by strengthening their own self confidence with positive thinking, acceptance and compassion using CBT, DBT, mindfulness and other therapy methods centering around the individual and their unique life experience.
Nofar is passionate about helping individuals through discovering the power of self and has experience working with adults, children and adolescents. Nofar has experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma related diagnoses and other life experiences. Helping these individuals to heal by strengthening their own self confidence with positive thinking, acceptance and compassion using CBT, DBT, mindfulness and other therapy methods centering around the individual and their unique life experience.
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With the right clinician, therapy can give you the freedom to be who you are and who you want to be. Therefore my primary focus to treatment is establishing and strengthening an authentic and collaborative relationship, one that offers a non-judgmental and safe space for healing to occur. I utilize evidence-based practices based in training in multiple modalities of psychotherapy, catered to each individual. Taking into account the multidimensionality of the human experience, I offer both theory and practice towards living a meaningful life, doing the work of self-discovery, and healing with greater perspective and awareness.
With the right clinician, therapy can give you the freedom to be who you are and who you want to be. Therefore my primary focus to treatment is establishing and strengthening an authentic and collaborative relationship, one that offers a non-judgmental and safe space for healing to occur. I utilize evidence-based practices based in training in multiple modalities of psychotherapy, catered to each individual. Taking into account the multidimensionality of the human experience, I offer both theory and practice towards living a meaningful life, doing the work of self-discovery, and healing with greater perspective and awareness.
![Photo of Sarah Williamson, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4ab604b7-ac40-43cb-94c7-9786273a2338/2/320x400.jpeg)
I provide a personalized and dynamic approach, helping my clients of all ages move toward their hopes for enhanced well-being. I aim to help my clients gain insight into their feelings, thoughts and behaviors in a collaborative way. I believe an authentic, supportive therapeutic relationship is fundamental to our work together. I enjoy connecting with each person, helping clients to increase self-acceptance, to facilitate change with compassion, and build on strengths and capacities that already exist within.
I provide a personalized and dynamic approach, helping my clients of all ages move toward their hopes for enhanced well-being. I aim to help my clients gain insight into their feelings, thoughts and behaviors in a collaborative way. I believe an authentic, supportive therapeutic relationship is fundamental to our work together. I enjoy connecting with each person, helping clients to increase self-acceptance, to facilitate change with compassion, and build on strengths and capacities that already exist within.
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I take great pride in working thoughtfully to create a welcoming, safe space for each and every client who steps into my office. As I truly believe that each person requires and deserves a well-considered, customized approach to enhance their therapeutic experience, I draw from a variety of techniques and theoretical approaches based on the individual and their presenting issues. From small scale circumstances to traumatic experiences, I work diligently to gently guide my clients to deeper levels of emotional understanding and comfort.
I take great pride in working thoughtfully to create a welcoming, safe space for each and every client who steps into my office. As I truly believe that each person requires and deserves a well-considered, customized approach to enhance their therapeutic experience, I draw from a variety of techniques and theoretical approaches based on the individual and their presenting issues. From small scale circumstances to traumatic experiences, I work diligently to gently guide my clients to deeper levels of emotional understanding and comfort.
![Photo of Jonathan Jenkins, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3ee16cf0-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Let's think about our thinking. Curiosity and bravery are important aspects of any learning experience and these traits are equally important in psychotherapy. As a psychologist, I encourage my clients to be both brave and curious as we respectfully examine and process poignant thoughts, feelings, and emotions. Through this thoughtful process, the client is able to grow and gain self-confidence and improved internal emotional regulation. My goal or agenda for psychotherapy is not mine but yours, and I look forward to collaborating with you and bearing witness to your growth.
Let's think about our thinking. Curiosity and bravery are important aspects of any learning experience and these traits are equally important in psychotherapy. As a psychologist, I encourage my clients to be both brave and curious as we respectfully examine and process poignant thoughts, feelings, and emotions. Through this thoughtful process, the client is able to grow and gain self-confidence and improved internal emotional regulation. My goal or agenda for psychotherapy is not mine but yours, and I look forward to collaborating with you and bearing witness to your growth.
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Olga E De Armas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Brookline, MA 02445 (Online Only)
Perhaps I can best summarize my therapy approach by saying that therapy is an invitation to dare to dream of meeting your heart's longing" and "to know what sustains you from the inside when all else falls away". Taking the courageous step to engage in a journey of inner exploration for the purpose of remapping ourselves, re-assess our limiting beliefs, re organizing our interpersonal ways of relating, and understanding/fulfilling our life's purpose.You'll chisel out the best version of you.
Perhaps I can best summarize my therapy approach by saying that therapy is an invitation to dare to dream of meeting your heart's longing" and "to know what sustains you from the inside when all else falls away". Taking the courageous step to engage in a journey of inner exploration for the purpose of remapping ourselves, re-assess our limiting beliefs, re organizing our interpersonal ways of relating, and understanding/fulfilling our life's purpose.You'll chisel out the best version of you.
![Photo of Jacob Kilson Page, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d288bfdc-767f-4570-9a4f-91ad62e5fe4a/1/320x400.png)
Life can be extremely challenging at times, and it can be even more challenging going through it on your own. My goal is to support you through the good and the bad and make life feel better than it did the day before. My name is Jacob Page, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with five years of experience working with adolescents and young adults seeking help with anxiety, depression, life transitions, life skills, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and anger management.
Life can be extremely challenging at times, and it can be even more challenging going through it on your own. My goal is to support you through the good and the bad and make life feel better than it did the day before. My name is Jacob Page, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with five years of experience working with adolescents and young adults seeking help with anxiety, depression, life transitions, life skills, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and anger management.
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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.