Sports Performance Therapists in Bethesda, MD
Constance Angiuli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20815 (Online Only)
I am a therapist with 20 years' experience providing holistic brain-based treatment for enhanced decision making and performance coaching as well as trauma informed therapy to adolescents and adults. This approach allows me to treat PTSD, anxiety and depression but also offers brain-based coaching for career challenges, performance enhancement, future visualization. My therapy style is client centered and non-judgmental. I focus on three areas - EMDR for trauma healing, depression and anxiety. EMDR (visualization) for sports injury recovery and EMDR for high level decision making (home purchase, college, career etc.)
I am a therapist with 20 years' experience providing holistic brain-based treatment for enhanced decision making and performance coaching as well as trauma informed therapy to adolescents and adults. This approach allows me to treat PTSD, anxiety and depression but also offers brain-based coaching for career challenges, performance enhancement, future visualization. My therapy style is client centered and non-judgmental. I focus on three areas - EMDR for trauma healing, depression and anxiety. EMDR (visualization) for sports injury recovery and EMDR for high level decision making (home purchase, college, career etc.)
Danielle Swinton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20817 (Online Only)
Are you a competitive athlete who is struggling to identify your ideal performance mindset? Do you have a child who is in sports and struggling with how they approach the game? I can help! The populations I serve include tweens, teenagers, and adults dealing with anxiety and stress, I especially like working with athletes. I bring both a personal and professional understanding to my work.
Are you a competitive athlete who is struggling to identify your ideal performance mindset? Do you have a child who is in sports and struggling with how they approach the game? I can help! The populations I serve include tweens, teenagers, and adults dealing with anxiety and stress, I especially like working with athletes. I bring both a personal and professional understanding to my work.
Julie A Stukey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20817 (Online Only)
I specialize in helping adolescents and young adults work through life transitions, life stressors, self esteem concerns, trauma, and sports performance concerns.
I work supportively and collaboratively with clients to create a warm, inviting atmosphere that allows us to work together towards your goals. I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, school challenges, family conflict, life transitions, disordered eating, grief and loss, substance abuse, sports performance concerns, personality disorders, and severe mental illness.
I specialize in helping adolescents and young adults work through life transitions, life stressors, self esteem concerns, trauma, and sports performance concerns.
I work supportively and collaboratively with clients to create a warm, inviting atmosphere that allows us to work together towards your goals. I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, school challenges, family conflict, life transitions, disordered eating, grief and loss, substance abuse, sports performance concerns, personality disorders, and severe mental illness.
Brittany Mills
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20814 (Online Only)
Telehealth Only/Insurance Not Accepted - Welcome! I enjoy working with teenagers (age 13+) and adults across the lifespan. I specialize in treating anxiety and depressive disorders, as well as helping clients navigate life changes and everyday stressors. I am particularly passionate about supporting women in finding balance amidst life's demands. This includes overcoming sports-related anxiety, adjusting to secondary and higher education stressors, navigating parenting and family issues, coping with career challenges, managing self-esteem struggles, and adapting to life postpartum.
Telehealth Only/Insurance Not Accepted - Welcome! I enjoy working with teenagers (age 13+) and adults across the lifespan. I specialize in treating anxiety and depressive disorders, as well as helping clients navigate life changes and everyday stressors. I am particularly passionate about supporting women in finding balance amidst life's demands. This includes overcoming sports-related anxiety, adjusting to secondary and higher education stressors, navigating parenting and family issues, coping with career challenges, managing self-esteem struggles, and adapting to life postpartum.
I later completed a fellowship in pediatric psychology and spent 4 years in orthopedic sports medicine.
My passion is helping adults and adolescents achieve well-being and balance. As a licensed psychologist, I offer traditional counseling services. I specialize in sport psychology, adolescent & elite athletes, women's issues, & EMDR. As a CMPC & registered Sport Psychologist with the U.S. Olympic Committee, I offer services for adults & adolescents, and have the privilege of working with athletes from youth to professional and Olympic/elite. As a psychologist, I am licensed in multiple states (District ofColumbia, Virginia, Maryland, Texas, Colorado, and Florida) and able to offer services nationwide.
I later completed a fellowship in pediatric psychology and spent 4 years in orthopedic sports medicine.
My passion is helping adults and adolescents achieve well-being and balance. As a licensed psychologist, I offer traditional counseling services. I specialize in sport psychology, adolescent & elite athletes, women's issues, & EMDR. As a CMPC & registered Sport Psychologist with the U.S. Olympic Committee, I offer services for adults & adolescents, and have the privilege of working with athletes from youth to professional and Olympic/elite. As a psychologist, I am licensed in multiple states (District ofColumbia, Virginia, Maryland, Texas, Colorado, and Florida) and able to offer services nationwide.
Sheila K Rowny
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814
Waitlist for new clients
I have another specialty in Sports Psychology and Performance Enhancement for athletes, actors, and musicians.
I help my clients to discover, appreciate and expand their own strengths in order to feel better about life, love, work and recreation. As a therapist with over 40 years experience, my style is warm, direct and interactive. My clients and I form a team, working together to understand and resolve your problems. Our focus is on the whole person: your mind/body, your relationships, and your environment. I guide you with a combination of positive support and gentle challenges.
I have another specialty in Sports Psychology and Performance Enhancement for athletes, actors, and musicians.
I help my clients to discover, appreciate and expand their own strengths in order to feel better about life, love, work and recreation. As a therapist with over 40 years experience, my style is warm, direct and interactive. My clients and I form a team, working together to understand and resolve your problems. Our focus is on the whole person: your mind/body, your relationships, and your environment. I guide you with a combination of positive support and gentle challenges.
Dr. Stephanie Marcy Dinius
Psychologist, PhD, EdM
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814 (Online Only)
Stephanie has experience working with athletes from a variety of sports, including ice hockey, swimming, track & field, soccer, lacrosse, basketball, and rowing.
Dr. Stephanie Dinius is a licensed clinical psychologist and mental performance coach. Stephanie received her B.A. from Stanford University, where she was also an All-American student athlete. Stephanie earned her master’s degree (Ed.M.) in Counseling with a specialization in sport and performance psychology, followed by a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, both from Boston University. She completed her doctoral psychology internship at the University of Oregon Counseling Services.
Stephanie has experience working with athletes from a variety of sports, including ice hockey, swimming, track & field, soccer, lacrosse, basketball, and rowing.
Dr. Stephanie Dinius is a licensed clinical psychologist and mental performance coach. Stephanie received her B.A. from Stanford University, where she was also an All-American student athlete. Stephanie earned her master’s degree (Ed.M.) in Counseling with a specialization in sport and performance psychology, followed by a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, both from Boston University. She completed her doctoral psychology internship at the University of Oregon Counseling Services.
Since 1992 I have helped clients age 13-73 respond to challenges facing them throughout their life cycles. Throughout my career I have facilitated my clients in developing skills and learning to ways to cope with the demands of school, socialization challenges, relationship dynamics, depression, anxiety, ADHD, sexuality, professional/career development and sports performance enhancement.
Since 1992 I have helped clients age 13-73 respond to challenges facing them throughout their life cycles. Throughout my career I have facilitated my clients in developing skills and learning to ways to cope with the demands of school, socialization challenges, relationship dynamics, depression, anxiety, ADHD, sexuality, professional/career development and sports performance enhancement.
I offer a range of comprehensive mental health services for teens and young adults in Maryland. I specialize in treating emotional, behavioral, mood, trauma, and identity-related concerns through empowering and encouraging growth within my clients. As a former athlete and two-time NCAA national champion, I also specialize in working with athletes. I understand the unique stressors and experiences of being an athlete and am committed to reducing the stigma surrounding athlete mental health.
I offer a range of comprehensive mental health services for teens and young adults in Maryland. I specialize in treating emotional, behavioral, mood, trauma, and identity-related concerns through empowering and encouraging growth within my clients. As a former athlete and two-time NCAA national champion, I also specialize in working with athletes. I understand the unique stressors and experiences of being an athlete and am committed to reducing the stigma surrounding athlete mental health.
Sometimes we come across challenges that can be tough to manage on our own. If you are new to therapy, reaching out for help is a huge act of determination that takes SO much courage! My name is Umniya and I am a counselor specializing in children, adolescents, and families. I am committed to bringing a compassionate, supportive, holistic, and culturally sensitive approach to help clients process life experiences and maximize their potential. I prioritize a collaborative and eclectic approach to ensure clients achieve personal growth and self-awareness and gain insight into their problems.
Sometimes we come across challenges that can be tough to manage on our own. If you are new to therapy, reaching out for help is a huge act of determination that takes SO much courage! My name is Umniya and I am a counselor specializing in children, adolescents, and families. I am committed to bringing a compassionate, supportive, holistic, and culturally sensitive approach to help clients process life experiences and maximize their potential. I prioritize a collaborative and eclectic approach to ensure clients achieve personal growth and self-awareness and gain insight into their problems.
Ryan Long
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, EMDR-C, IMGCA-C
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20814
I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults. As a former high school coach and counselor, I provide a unique approach that is both authentic and encouraging in nature. I work best with clients that are open-minded and adaptable as well as introspective and contemplative. Sense of humor plays an essential role in developing the rapport I have with my clients. Once that is established, I make sure to carefully listen to each individual's unique story, assist in planning ahead for challenges, channel strengths, and collaboratively track progress together.
I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults. As a former high school coach and counselor, I provide a unique approach that is both authentic and encouraging in nature. I work best with clients that are open-minded and adaptable as well as introspective and contemplative. Sense of humor plays an essential role in developing the rapport I have with my clients. Once that is established, I make sure to carefully listen to each individual's unique story, assist in planning ahead for challenges, channel strengths, and collaboratively track progress together.
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I work with adults who struggle with anxiety, relationship distress, identity development, perfectionism, and managing change. One area of specialization is working with current and former athletes, coaches, caregivers of athletes, and individuals in high-stress jobs, particularly individuals who experience physical injury, burnout, relationship issues on and off the field, performance anxiety, self-esteem struggles, and body image concerns. My goal as a therapist is to create a supportive and collaborative space and relationship with my clients to allow for in-depth exploration and perspective taking.
I work with adults who struggle with anxiety, relationship distress, identity development, perfectionism, and managing change. One area of specialization is working with current and former athletes, coaches, caregivers of athletes, and individuals in high-stress jobs, particularly individuals who experience physical injury, burnout, relationship issues on and off the field, performance anxiety, self-esteem struggles, and body image concerns. My goal as a therapist is to create a supportive and collaborative space and relationship with my clients to allow for in-depth exploration and perspective taking.
Tanya D. Vincent
Counselor, LCPC, EMDR, Gottman, MST
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20810 (Online Only)
Hi, my name is Tanya Vincent and I would be honored to be your Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I have over a decade of experience as a psychotherapist serving children, families, couples, athletes and individuals from all walks of life by providing various counseling techniques best suited for my clients. I believe in meeting clients where they are and using a collaborative style of counseling to uncover the root causes of their mental health needs. I customize treatments for each person/couple using techniques such as, but not limited to, motivational interviewing, strength-based and solution-focused counseling.
Hi, my name is Tanya Vincent and I would be honored to be your Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I have over a decade of experience as a psychotherapist serving children, families, couples, athletes and individuals from all walks of life by providing various counseling techniques best suited for my clients. I believe in meeting clients where they are and using a collaborative style of counseling to uncover the root causes of their mental health needs. I customize treatments for each person/couple using techniques such as, but not limited to, motivational interviewing, strength-based and solution-focused counseling.
Nate Luongo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20814
Stress and emotional pain are feelings that we all experience and often times it can become overwhelming, especially now! Often we find unhealthy ways to cope with the pain that we are feeling and our problems get worse. With my experience as a therapist, I have helped many young people walk the path to a healthy form of emotional healing. Whether you yourself or your child is struggling with feeling down, having excessive worry, struggling to concentrate, acting out, or drinking/smoking too much, therapy can help.
Stress and emotional pain are feelings that we all experience and often times it can become overwhelming, especially now! Often we find unhealthy ways to cope with the pain that we are feeling and our problems get worse. With my experience as a therapist, I have helped many young people walk the path to a healthy form of emotional healing. Whether you yourself or your child is struggling with feeling down, having excessive worry, struggling to concentrate, acting out, or drinking/smoking too much, therapy can help.
A Caring Approach
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814
I love helping individuals and couples achieve their goals and aspirations. I offer a caring, safe, and healing environment that allows clients the opportunity to explore, experience, work through problems, and create solutions that expand their potential for growth and wellness. As a proponent of integrative and holistic therapy that honors the mind-body connection and its impact on well-being, health, and happiness, I attend to the whole person, not just a set of symptoms or problems. I emphasize teaching skills that develop inner resources for successful coping in life. I use a variety of methods, but the method has to meet your needs.
I love helping individuals and couples achieve their goals and aspirations. I offer a caring, safe, and healing environment that allows clients the opportunity to explore, experience, work through problems, and create solutions that expand their potential for growth and wellness. As a proponent of integrative and holistic therapy that honors the mind-body connection and its impact on well-being, health, and happiness, I attend to the whole person, not just a set of symptoms or problems. I emphasize teaching skills that develop inner resources for successful coping in life. I use a variety of methods, but the method has to meet your needs.
Deborah G Meisel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20814
Accepting new patients- I am a seasoned clinician with extensive experience as a therapist for adolescents, adults, couples, parents, and families from various cultural backgrounds. My goal is to team with clients to reach a better emotional place. Working with your personal strengths and specific goals, we can help you gain new skills to cope with and overcome your challenges. My style is collaborative and we can find solutions together. Success requires honesty, understanding, strong communication skills, and a willingness to work through difficulties. Often people shy away from getting help.
Accepting new patients- I am a seasoned clinician with extensive experience as a therapist for adolescents, adults, couples, parents, and families from various cultural backgrounds. My goal is to team with clients to reach a better emotional place. Working with your personal strengths and specific goals, we can help you gain new skills to cope with and overcome your challenges. My style is collaborative and we can find solutions together. Success requires honesty, understanding, strong communication skills, and a willingness to work through difficulties. Often people shy away from getting help.
Capital Institute for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814
Since it was founded in 2003 by Dr. Stephen Holland, Capital Institute for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy has been providing research-proven treatment and compassionate care in Washington, DC. In 2020, we expanded our practice to provide treatment and psychological assessments to children, adolescents, and adults in Bethesda, MD. CBT has been shown to be effective for a number of problems, including: depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic, phobias, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), eating disorders, personality disorders, and relationship problems.
Since it was founded in 2003 by Dr. Stephen Holland, Capital Institute for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy has been providing research-proven treatment and compassionate care in Washington, DC. In 2020, we expanded our practice to provide treatment and psychological assessments to children, adolescents, and adults in Bethesda, MD. CBT has been shown to be effective for a number of problems, including: depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic, phobias, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), eating disorders, personality disorders, and relationship problems.
Starting therapy can be a difficult decision, but hopefully it will be a choice that fosters positive change and feelings in your life. I hope to create a space where you feel safe, heard, and understood. Throughout the therapeutic process, I encourage an open dialogue of what is and what is not working for you therapeutically. I partner with you to facilitate holistic therapeutic work that considers the whole being and empowers you to confront fears, false narratives, and unhealthy patterns that are not serving your wellbeing.
Starting therapy can be a difficult decision, but hopefully it will be a choice that fosters positive change and feelings in your life. I hope to create a space where you feel safe, heard, and understood. Throughout the therapeutic process, I encourage an open dialogue of what is and what is not working for you therapeutically. I partner with you to facilitate holistic therapeutic work that considers the whole being and empowers you to confront fears, false narratives, and unhealthy patterns that are not serving your wellbeing.
Brian Polis
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20817 (Online Only)
Opening up around the vulnerable and intimate details of our lives can be very uncomfortable. There is so much pressure to be “happy”, “better”, or “perfect”, while receiving messaging that being anything else is unacceptable. We are very adaptive yet often struggle to effectively get our needs met, so may engage in avoidance behaviors and withhold or internalize our feelings to try to prevent things from getting worse. You want to feel more like your true self and get more satisfaction out of your relationships. You need an unconditionally supportive, non-judgmental, creative, and humorous therapist who accepts you however you are.
Opening up around the vulnerable and intimate details of our lives can be very uncomfortable. There is so much pressure to be “happy”, “better”, or “perfect”, while receiving messaging that being anything else is unacceptable. We are very adaptive yet often struggle to effectively get our needs met, so may engage in avoidance behaviors and withhold or internalize our feelings to try to prevent things from getting worse. You want to feel more like your true self and get more satisfaction out of your relationships. You need an unconditionally supportive, non-judgmental, creative, and humorous therapist who accepts you however you are.
Behrens and Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20817
My practice serves a wide range of patients. We are suited to help with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, behavioral issues,
My practice serves a wide range of patients. We are suited to help with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, behavioral issues,
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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.