Sports Performance Therapists in Catonsville, MD
Hello! I'm a health and performance psychologist. I'm warm, experienced, genuine, and dedicated to helping people reach their full potential at work, in sport/the arts, and in life. That often involves helping people find ways to thrive in the face of health and pain concerns. I hold graduate degrees in Kinesiology, Counseling Psychology (Maryland) and postdoctoral training in chronic pain research from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. I've walked the walk as a former NCAA athlete (golf) and someone who has personally dealt with health concerns.
Hello! I'm a health and performance psychologist. I'm warm, experienced, genuine, and dedicated to helping people reach their full potential at work, in sport/the arts, and in life. That often involves helping people find ways to thrive in the face of health and pain concerns. I hold graduate degrees in Kinesiology, Counseling Psychology (Maryland) and postdoctoral training in chronic pain research from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. I've walked the walk as a former NCAA athlete (golf) and someone who has personally dealt with health concerns.
James O'Neill
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228
I specialize in guiding high-achieving individuals to overcome personal and professional obstacles. By combining a range of psychotherapeutic techniques, including mindfulness, hypnotherapy, and metaphysical counseling, I help clients uncover and transform limiting beliefs into empowering perspectives. This transformative process fosters healthier relationships, greater well-being, and a deeper sense of self-fulfillment. I offer mPEAK (Olympic Mental Training) and MBSR. These programs are designed to empower entrepreneurs, medical and business professionals, and athletes to optimize their performance and resilience.
I specialize in guiding high-achieving individuals to overcome personal and professional obstacles. By combining a range of psychotherapeutic techniques, including mindfulness, hypnotherapy, and metaphysical counseling, I help clients uncover and transform limiting beliefs into empowering perspectives. This transformative process fosters healthier relationships, greater well-being, and a deeper sense of self-fulfillment. I offer mPEAK (Olympic Mental Training) and MBSR. These programs are designed to empower entrepreneurs, medical and business professionals, and athletes to optimize their performance and resilience.
Lester Lee Burney
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, HS-BCP, CSAM, LCPC
Verified Verified
Catonsville, MD 21228
Counseling and therapy services should be approached as a collaborative effort between the counselor and client with the purpose of establishing and achieving goals mutually agreed upon. The goal is seeking to help the client address, resolve, and cope with issues that are affecting their wellness and ability to thrive in life. I work with clients who are experiencing life stressors that are causing distress in their lives that require therapeutic interventions and specified therapy approaches.
Counseling and therapy services should be approached as a collaborative effort between the counselor and client with the purpose of establishing and achieving goals mutually agreed upon. The goal is seeking to help the client address, resolve, and cope with issues that are affecting their wellness and ability to thrive in life. I work with clients who are experiencing life stressors that are causing distress in their lives that require therapeutic interventions and specified therapy approaches.
I am a clinical psychologist providing psychotherapy to children, adolescents and young adults. I specialize in working with individuals who have medical conditions (e.g., chronic pain, headaches, diabetes, sleep) and chronic illness. I am uniquely qualified to provide psychological services for illness management including adjustment to medical conditions and medically related treatment. I additionally work with healthcare professionals and students including medical and graduate students, psychology trainees, and undergraduates.My goal is to help you function in daily life not to just get by, but to live the life you want to live.
I am a clinical psychologist providing psychotherapy to children, adolescents and young adults. I specialize in working with individuals who have medical conditions (e.g., chronic pain, headaches, diabetes, sleep) and chronic illness. I am uniquely qualified to provide psychological services for illness management including adjustment to medical conditions and medically related treatment. I additionally work with healthcare professionals and students including medical and graduate students, psychology trainees, and undergraduates.My goal is to help you function in daily life not to just get by, but to live the life you want to live.
Amelia Nigro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, C-DBT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228
You're stuck on the hamster wheel and you find yourself either trying to figure out a way to slow it down or even step off, for just a minute, to catch your breath...you feel overstimulated, overwhelmed and are struggling to regulate your body and your mind...you're constantly going.. trying to stay on-top of it all...I see you, you're not alone. Welcome, my name is Amelia and my goal is to help you develop the awareness, skills and tools to live a more fulfilling life..When we are being challenged, we are growing. Sometimes we have to get uncomfortable, to get comfortable. Together, we will develop your blueprint to a happier life.
You're stuck on the hamster wheel and you find yourself either trying to figure out a way to slow it down or even step off, for just a minute, to catch your breath...you feel overstimulated, overwhelmed and are struggling to regulate your body and your mind...you're constantly going.. trying to stay on-top of it all...I see you, you're not alone. Welcome, my name is Amelia and my goal is to help you develop the awareness, skills and tools to live a more fulfilling life..When we are being challenged, we are growing. Sometimes we have to get uncomfortable, to get comfortable. Together, we will develop your blueprint to a happier life.
George Carlson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that the power of therapy comes through the understanding of how self defeating patterns of behavior interfere with our ability to have a happy and productive life. I believe that focusing and building on our strengths will enhance our functioning. Examining our behavior is critical to developing healthy options for ourselves and in our relationships. Through an open and respectful process we will examine the areas in your life that have interfered with your ability to make positive, forward thinking choices. As you develop different coping strategies the hope of change will support healing and growth.
I believe that the power of therapy comes through the understanding of how self defeating patterns of behavior interfere with our ability to have a happy and productive life. I believe that focusing and building on our strengths will enhance our functioning. Examining our behavior is critical to developing healthy options for ourselves and in our relationships. Through an open and respectful process we will examine the areas in your life that have interfered with your ability to make positive, forward thinking choices. As you develop different coping strategies the hope of change will support healing and growth.
Jean L. Audain
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228
Over the past 22 years, I've had the opportunity to work with children and adolescents. In the last 12 years I've increased my scope to include young and older adults. Anxiety, depression, trauma and other behavioral challenges have made up the majority of my work. In each of these situations a strength-based, goal-centric and client-empowered approach has yielded success. In my experience my clients have simply wanted to feel better about their place in life while re-learning to hope once again. My work in schools and in practice have taught me that my success begins from a place of genuine care for my client's well-being.
Over the past 22 years, I've had the opportunity to work with children and adolescents. In the last 12 years I've increased my scope to include young and older adults. Anxiety, depression, trauma and other behavioral challenges have made up the majority of my work. In each of these situations a strength-based, goal-centric and client-empowered approach has yielded success. In my experience my clients have simply wanted to feel better about their place in life while re-learning to hope once again. My work in schools and in practice have taught me that my success begins from a place of genuine care for my client's well-being.
Gardner McCullough
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228
Accepting new patients! Take a step towards healing with a compassionate LCSW-C specializing in anxiety, trauma, depression and high performing individuals. Drawing from over a decade of experience, I understand the unique challenges you may face. I tailor an approach that puts your needs first and foremost with a focus on helping you reach your goal. I integrate cognitive-behavioral models, including EMDR and CBT, with a patient-centered focus. My commitment is to guide you through challenges, fostering growth and resilience. Discover personalized therapy that empowers, motivates, and helps you get to the level you want to be.
Accepting new patients! Take a step towards healing with a compassionate LCSW-C specializing in anxiety, trauma, depression and high performing individuals. Drawing from over a decade of experience, I understand the unique challenges you may face. I tailor an approach that puts your needs first and foremost with a focus on helping you reach your goal. I integrate cognitive-behavioral models, including EMDR and CBT, with a patient-centered focus. My commitment is to guide you through challenges, fostering growth and resilience. Discover personalized therapy that empowers, motivates, and helps you get to the level you want to be.
Dr. Michelle Luken
Occupational Therapist, Dsc, OTR/L, BCMH
Verified Verified
Catonsville, MD 21228 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
My ideal client is looking for a tactical/practical and feeling/healing approach to typically finds me when they are feeling burned out, stuck, or plateaued in their performance, wellbeing, or life in general. Even if they don’t know what the ‘next right thing’ is, they are open to being honest with themselves and digging deep to find out. If they do know what they want next, they are ready and willing to move in that direction taking baby steps, giant leaps, or something in between.
My ideal client is looking for a tactical/practical and feeling/healing approach to typically finds me when they are feeling burned out, stuck, or plateaued in their performance, wellbeing, or life in general. Even if they don’t know what the ‘next right thing’ is, they are open to being honest with themselves and digging deep to find out. If they do know what they want next, they are ready and willing to move in that direction taking baby steps, giant leaps, or something in between.
Dr. Victoria Kennedy-Adkins
Psychological Associate, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I want you to know that you are not alone. Whatever has steered you to this present moment—I am glad that you are here. I find it very admirable and brave that you are motivated to heal and grow, even right now when the path forward may seem uncertain. We’ve got this! I am here to walk this path forward with you with my non-judgmental, empathic, playful, and grounded therapeutic style. Your thoughts, feelings, and experiences matter. I will help you obtain the clarity you are looking for to better to understand and process your experiences.
I want you to know that you are not alone. Whatever has steered you to this present moment—I am glad that you are here. I find it very admirable and brave that you are motivated to heal and grow, even right now when the path forward may seem uncertain. We’ve got this! I am here to walk this path forward with you with my non-judgmental, empathic, playful, and grounded therapeutic style. Your thoughts, feelings, and experiences matter. I will help you obtain the clarity you are looking for to better to understand and process your experiences.
One of the most meaningful things you can do is to learn to treat yourself with kindness and compassion. It may seem simple, but bad relationships, traumatic experiences, and difficult life transitions have a way of changing how we think and feel about ourselves - usually for the worse. We too often find ourselves lost in the emotional pain, feeling unfulfilled in our lives and gradually losing hope that things can get better. But it doesn’t have to be that way! I want to help you feel connected with yourself again. To create those healthy boundaries. To feel unburdened from the depression/anxiety/anger. To heal. To grow.
One of the most meaningful things you can do is to learn to treat yourself with kindness and compassion. It may seem simple, but bad relationships, traumatic experiences, and difficult life transitions have a way of changing how we think and feel about ourselves - usually for the worse. We too often find ourselves lost in the emotional pain, feeling unfulfilled in our lives and gradually losing hope that things can get better. But it doesn’t have to be that way! I want to help you feel connected with yourself again. To create those healthy boundaries. To feel unburdened from the depression/anxiety/anger. To heal. To grow.
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Julie A Stukey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21046 (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.
Kathryn Rowe
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, LPC, CMPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21202 (Online Only)
Yogi Berra was on to something when he said "“Baseball is 90 percent mental. The other half is physical." The only thing is, baseball is not the only sport that is impacted by the mental side of the game. In fact the mental component is important in anything related to performance; sports, public speaking, music, emergency-work, military, etc. As a mental performance coach, I help client's with topics including, but not limited to: confidence, anxiety, injury and return to play, stress management, communication, recruiting, relationship dynamics, relaxation, focus, and performing under pressure
Yogi Berra was on to something when he said "“Baseball is 90 percent mental. The other half is physical." The only thing is, baseball is not the only sport that is impacted by the mental side of the game. In fact the mental component is important in anything related to performance; sports, public speaking, music, emergency-work, military, etc. As a mental performance coach, I help client's with topics including, but not limited to: confidence, anxiety, injury and return to play, stress management, communication, recruiting, relationship dynamics, relaxation, focus, and performing under pressure
Andrew Stanton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, SAP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21045
Through mindfulness and hypnotherapy he has a special talent to help people reach their higher potential in sports, academics and life.
Voted best in Howard County! Andrew's experience includes 25 years of specialization with children, adolescents, and families. Through working in a variety of settings he has developed exceptional skills working with trauma, emotional, and behavioral issues. He has had tremendous success working with some of the most at risk clients. He works with individuals, families and couples to help produce positive changes. He practices EMDR to help clients overcome traumas.
Through mindfulness and hypnotherapy he has a special talent to help people reach their higher potential in sports, academics and life.
Voted best in Howard County! Andrew's experience includes 25 years of specialization with children, adolescents, and families. Through working in a variety of settings he has developed exceptional skills working with trauma, emotional, and behavioral issues. He has had tremendous success working with some of the most at risk clients. He works with individuals, families and couples to help produce positive changes. He practices EMDR to help clients overcome traumas.
My life-long involvement in team sports, my education and mental health training background has prepared me to provide empathetic care to youth and families.
As a young adult, I am passionate about supporting individuals throughout their lifespan. I utilize a safe, collaborative, and person-centered approach to my therapy, as each person has their own unique set of needs. I will be my client’s biggest advocate, while openly including immediate family members involved to ensure a well-rounded therapeutic relationship. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to teens and adults with anxiety, autism, depression, ADHD, behavioral issues, career indecision, managing general life stressors, and sports performance.
My life-long involvement in team sports, my education and mental health training background has prepared me to provide empathetic care to youth and families.
As a young adult, I am passionate about supporting individuals throughout their lifespan. I utilize a safe, collaborative, and person-centered approach to my therapy, as each person has their own unique set of needs. I will be my client’s biggest advocate, while openly including immediate family members involved to ensure a well-rounded therapeutic relationship. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to teens and adults with anxiety, autism, depression, ADHD, behavioral issues, career indecision, managing general life stressors, and sports performance.
Maggie Welling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21230
Waitlist for new clients
Looking for a down to earth, inclusive therapist who celebrates authenticity and humor? It is so important to me that I create a sense of humility, curiosity, and ease for you to be your authentic self. We will work together to support you with healing, self growth, and self compassion. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, stress & sport psychology. I incorporate elements from Psychodynamic Therapy, CBT, ACT, Narrative, Parts Work & Somatic Practices for a holistic therapeutic approach. I received my Master's from Columbia University & have received certifications for Somatic Stress Release & Sports Clinical Social Work.
Looking for a down to earth, inclusive therapist who celebrates authenticity and humor? It is so important to me that I create a sense of humility, curiosity, and ease for you to be your authentic self. We will work together to support you with healing, self growth, and self compassion. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, stress & sport psychology. I incorporate elements from Psychodynamic Therapy, CBT, ACT, Narrative, Parts Work & Somatic Practices for a holistic therapeutic approach. I received my Master's from Columbia University & have received certifications for Somatic Stress Release & Sports Clinical Social Work.
Brian DeLaurentis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
I am also a licensed sports coach and understand the stress often experienced by athletes of all ages.
I am a Licensed Master Social Worker with a clinical background practicing under the supervision of Martin Schnuit, LCSW-C. I work with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages to overcome a variety of issues including behavioral problems, depression, ADHD, Bipolar, OCD, PTSD, and anxiety. I strive to build a strong relationship with my clients based on trust and openness to help increase client comfort with expressing their struggles. I take time to understand who you are with an understanding that each person’s therapeutic experience is individualized and unique.
I am also a licensed sports coach and understand the stress often experienced by athletes of all ages.
I am a Licensed Master Social Worker with a clinical background practicing under the supervision of Martin Schnuit, LCSW-C. I work with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages to overcome a variety of issues including behavioral problems, depression, ADHD, Bipolar, OCD, PTSD, and anxiety. I strive to build a strong relationship with my clients based on trust and openness to help increase client comfort with expressing their struggles. I take time to understand who you are with an understanding that each person’s therapeutic experience is individualized and unique.
Natasha Phillips
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Ellicott City, MD 21043 (Online Only)
Whether you’re looking to manage anxiety, depression, navigate ADHD, or enhance your performance—whether in school, work, or sports—I’m here to offer the tools, guidance, and support you need.
Welcome to your safe space, free from judgment, where you can confidently explore difficult issues, break unhealthy patterns, and discover new, healthier ways to thrive. My goal is to provide you with the support and strategies needed to navigate these difficulties while building resilience and personal growth. I provide a compassionate and supportive, client-centered approach to help individuals overcome challenges and live their most fulfilling lives. I believe that each person’s unique experiences, needs, and goals should guide the therapeutic process, ensuring that strategies are tailored specifically for you.
Whether you’re looking to manage anxiety, depression, navigate ADHD, or enhance your performance—whether in school, work, or sports—I’m here to offer the tools, guidance, and support you need.
Welcome to your safe space, free from judgment, where you can confidently explore difficult issues, break unhealthy patterns, and discover new, healthier ways to thrive. My goal is to provide you with the support and strategies needed to navigate these difficulties while building resilience and personal growth. I provide a compassionate and supportive, client-centered approach to help individuals overcome challenges and live their most fulfilling lives. I believe that each person’s unique experiences, needs, and goals should guide the therapeutic process, ensuring that strategies are tailored specifically for you.
Nikkimah Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21203 (Online Only)
Hello! I am Nikkimah Davis, CEO of Safe Routes LLC. I hold a clinical social work license in Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC & Pennsylvania. Safe Routes LLC has a team of therapists providing evidence-based individual, family, and couples counseling, coaching, consultation & educational training focusing on holistic, faith-based Christian counseling. Our therapists have experience working with people who express a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, narcissistic abuse, anger, internal conflict, low self-worth, sports performance, performance anxiety, mental blocks & life adjustments.
Hello! I am Nikkimah Davis, CEO of Safe Routes LLC. I hold a clinical social work license in Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC & Pennsylvania. Safe Routes LLC has a team of therapists providing evidence-based individual, family, and couples counseling, coaching, consultation & educational training focusing on holistic, faith-based Christian counseling. Our therapists have experience working with people who express a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, narcissistic abuse, anger, internal conflict, low self-worth, sports performance, performance anxiety, mental blocks & life adjustments.
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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.