Sports Performance Therapists in Portland, OR
![Photo of Dan Petrocelli - Daniel Petrocelli Counseling & Performance Psych, MA](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2c15a0a4-f0ce-496a-bd69-8fc6805621a4/3/320x400.jpeg)
I also specialize in Performance Psychology (Sports, Theater, Speaking, etc) and Mental Skills Training.
The willingness to engage in a process, to consider other perspectives alongside of our own, to courageously seek assistance... all cornerstones to positive change. Ultimately, what we think can help lead us to what we become. For more specific detail please visit my website at: www.dpetrocelli.org to learn more about my experience and the services I provide (click tab to the left).
I also specialize in Performance Psychology (Sports, Theater, Speaking, etc) and Mental Skills Training.
The willingness to engage in a process, to consider other perspectives alongside of our own, to courageously seek assistance... all cornerstones to positive change. Ultimately, what we think can help lead us to what we become. For more specific detail please visit my website at: www.dpetrocelli.org to learn more about my experience and the services I provide (click tab to the left).
![Photo of Steve Stolzoff, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/93d65509-b671-43ca-8e8a-099ed3f46dd4/2/320x400.jpeg)
Accepting New Clients - Telehealth/Virtual/In-person. I am a licensed social worker in Oregon with a background in community mental health, co-occurring problems, crisis response, sports performance, and the navigation of complex human emotions. As a licensed therapist in Oregon since 2008, my experiences assisting individuals, couples, and families from all walks of life from the childhood/teenage years through older adulthood.
Accepting New Clients - Telehealth/Virtual/In-person. I am a licensed social worker in Oregon with a background in community mental health, co-occurring problems, crisis response, sports performance, and the navigation of complex human emotions. As a licensed therapist in Oregon since 2008, my experiences assisting individuals, couples, and families from all walks of life from the childhood/teenage years through older adulthood.
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I also have specialized training in sports psychology, working with athletes, and high performers whether it is addressing their mental health and/or sport or performance concerns.
Coming to therapy is a choice you are making to take care of yourself and your needs. It is a chance to address many things including anxiety, depression, relationships or to better learn about yourself. It is not always easy addressing negative feelings or examining yourself or difficult experiences, but the outcome can lead to a better balanced life. My goal is to provide a safe environment were you feel comfortable addressing and examining yourself and your needs. I like to take a collaborative, non-judgmental approach that is client-focused to address your goals while using evidence based treatments.
I also have specialized training in sports psychology, working with athletes, and high performers whether it is addressing their mental health and/or sport or performance concerns.
Coming to therapy is a choice you are making to take care of yourself and your needs. It is a chance to address many things including anxiety, depression, relationships or to better learn about yourself. It is not always easy addressing negative feelings or examining yourself or difficult experiences, but the outcome can lead to a better balanced life. My goal is to provide a safe environment were you feel comfortable addressing and examining yourself and your needs. I like to take a collaborative, non-judgmental approach that is client-focused to address your goals while using evidence based treatments.
![Photo of Luke Patrick, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5b2313e5-58f4-47eb-a785-fe31a510a717/2/320x400.jpeg)
Do you have the heart of a competitive athlete or other high achiever? Do you find yourself seeking support as you navigate a course toward excellence? I'm a licensed sports psychologist, working with diverse competitive athletes and elite performers to manage high achievement demands, daily stress, relationship struggles, life changes (such as injury recovery and career transition), and more. The work often starts with basic problem solving, but ideally it leads to an unlocking of optimal experience. Finding a licensed psychologist like myself, with training and background in sports psychology, is an important key to success.
Do you have the heart of a competitive athlete or other high achiever? Do you find yourself seeking support as you navigate a course toward excellence? I'm a licensed sports psychologist, working with diverse competitive athletes and elite performers to manage high achievement demands, daily stress, relationship struggles, life changes (such as injury recovery and career transition), and more. The work often starts with basic problem solving, but ideally it leads to an unlocking of optimal experience. Finding a licensed psychologist like myself, with training and background in sports psychology, is an important key to success.
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Yulia Tsarenko Carey
Professional Counselor Associate, PCA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97205
I'm passionate about supporting athletes and professionals in the sports and exercise realm.
You'll find a safe space where your well-being is the top priority at my practice. I understand that each individual's journey is unique, and I'm dedicated to providing a non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. As an immigrant and bilingual therapist fluent in English and Russian, I'm here to guide you through the complexities of mental health with empathy and cultural sensitivity. My integrative approach to therapy is tailored to your specific needs, ensuring a personalized experience.
I'm passionate about supporting athletes and professionals in the sports and exercise realm.
You'll find a safe space where your well-being is the top priority at my practice. I understand that each individual's journey is unique, and I'm dedicated to providing a non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. As an immigrant and bilingual therapist fluent in English and Russian, I'm here to guide you through the complexities of mental health with empathy and cultural sensitivity. My integrative approach to therapy is tailored to your specific needs, ensuring a personalized experience.
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I work with individuals in areas such as parenting, relationships, career coaching, life transitions, and sports psychology.
If you are finding yourself feeling emotionally altered and without a place to process your feelings confidentially, please contact me. As your counselor, I will provide a nonjudgmental, confidential, and attentive setting in which you can express yourself honestly. The counseling experience will allow you to verbalize feelings, thoughts, and behaviors that may contribute to your area of concern.
I work with individuals in areas such as parenting, relationships, career coaching, life transitions, and sports psychology.
If you are finding yourself feeling emotionally altered and without a place to process your feelings confidentially, please contact me. As your counselor, I will provide a nonjudgmental, confidential, and attentive setting in which you can express yourself honestly. The counseling experience will allow you to verbalize feelings, thoughts, and behaviors that may contribute to your area of concern.
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I find that my training in psychoanalysis, art therapy, and sports psychology helps clients understand unconscious dynamics and also provides a goal-directed, positive, creative approach.
My focus is to help empower you by helping you enhance your capacities and create meaningful change in your life. Clients want symptom relief, but also want to focus on problems preventing them from achieving their goals. You may want to resolve long-standing relationship or family issues and seek clarity and insight so as not to repeat negative patterns in the future. Many of my clients are suffering from occupational burnout, stress, and work/life imbalance. I work with clients in transition, due to unexpected life changes who are seeking relief and renewal.
I find that my training in psychoanalysis, art therapy, and sports psychology helps clients understand unconscious dynamics and also provides a goal-directed, positive, creative approach.
My focus is to help empower you by helping you enhance your capacities and create meaningful change in your life. Clients want symptom relief, but also want to focus on problems preventing them from achieving their goals. You may want to resolve long-standing relationship or family issues and seek clarity and insight so as not to repeat negative patterns in the future. Many of my clients are suffering from occupational burnout, stress, and work/life imbalance. I work with clients in transition, due to unexpected life changes who are seeking relief and renewal.
![Photo of Angee Gilchrist-Stewart, MA, LPC, CIMHP, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/47180d9c-e355-488e-908f-6a22c931dda8/1/320x400.jpeg)
Angee Gilchrist-Stewart
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CIMHP, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97202 (Online Only)
Specialized skills and interests: Neurodivergent affirming care, phobia, stress, sports and test performance, body dysmorphia, panic, complex trauma, PTSD, grief, pain disorders, OCD, Health At Every Size, creative blocks, PNES.
Each of us is unique and has encountered challenges that shape who we are. Sometimes, we need someone to talk to and hold space for us. Sometimes we need someone who will challenge our perspective to help shift the way we have been looking at a problem. Sometimes we need someone to come down into the rabbit hole with us and help us find our way out. Let's find meaningful, intentional ways for you to engage with and live your life fully. I offer a safe, confidential space to navigate your concerns with a down-to-earth, open-minded, and objective, highly trained professional.
Specialized skills and interests: Neurodivergent affirming care, phobia, stress, sports and test performance, body dysmorphia, panic, complex trauma, PTSD, grief, pain disorders, OCD, Health At Every Size, creative blocks, PNES.
Each of us is unique and has encountered challenges that shape who we are. Sometimes, we need someone to talk to and hold space for us. Sometimes we need someone who will challenge our perspective to help shift the way we have been looking at a problem. Sometimes we need someone to come down into the rabbit hole with us and help us find our way out. Let's find meaningful, intentional ways for you to engage with and live your life fully. I offer a safe, confidential space to navigate your concerns with a down-to-earth, open-minded, and objective, highly trained professional.
![Photo of Mike Theodore - Mike Theodore-Agency Has Immediate Openings!, QMHA-R, CASAC-T, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/16a55f22-5899-4f7b-96a1-b816091c5650/1/320x400.png)
Mike Theodore-Agency Has Immediate Openings!
Pre-Licensed Professional, QMHA-R, CASAC-T
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97086 (Online Only)
Are you ready to overcome your challenges? I specialize in, and have worked with, adults with Mental Illness and Chemical Abuse for over 15 years. Work with me on developing a healthy mindset and lifestyle! I believe in the value of physical activity and sports. I also participate in a lot of faith-based activities such as: Men's Ministry, Couples Ministry & Counseling, Family Life Ministry and Counseling.
Are you ready to overcome your challenges? I specialize in, and have worked with, adults with Mental Illness and Chemical Abuse for over 15 years. Work with me on developing a healthy mindset and lifestyle! I believe in the value of physical activity and sports. I also participate in a lot of faith-based activities such as: Men's Ministry, Couples Ministry & Counseling, Family Life Ministry and Counseling.
![Photo of Shelly Sheinbein, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f0a8145a-ac30-43d8-9c59-b1662496ebef/2/320x400.jpeg)
Shelly has a passion for helping and learning from others. Her therapeutic style is very collaborative, compassionate, strength-based, social justice-informed, and thought-provoking. She is committed to helping individuals develop a deeper understanding of themselves and relies on her attention to details, transparency, and expression of genuine care to cultivate connection. Shelly draws from a wide range of evidence-based approaches including ACT, CBT, and DBT which emphasize mindfulness, increasing cognitive flexibility, building distress tolerance, and developing growth-fostering connections to promote sustainable change.
Shelly has a passion for helping and learning from others. Her therapeutic style is very collaborative, compassionate, strength-based, social justice-informed, and thought-provoking. She is committed to helping individuals develop a deeper understanding of themselves and relies on her attention to details, transparency, and expression of genuine care to cultivate connection. Shelly draws from a wide range of evidence-based approaches including ACT, CBT, and DBT which emphasize mindfulness, increasing cognitive flexibility, building distress tolerance, and developing growth-fostering connections to promote sustainable change.
![Photo of Jacob Lehman, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9c5505fa-a15c-4ee6-927b-b77824a6a217/2/320x400.jpeg)
Getting started in therapy can feel daunting and I can help to make that experience easier for you. My clients most frequently describe me as genuine, easy to talk to, and compassionate. I understand that we all cope in different ways and welcome having periods of light conversation and humor along the way. I strive to genuinely get to know you and help you identify what is causing your distress, so we can work towards resolving it. I help my clients learn and strengthen the skills needed to navigate difficult life experiences more efficiently.
Getting started in therapy can feel daunting and I can help to make that experience easier for you. My clients most frequently describe me as genuine, easy to talk to, and compassionate. I understand that we all cope in different ways and welcome having periods of light conversation and humor along the way. I strive to genuinely get to know you and help you identify what is causing your distress, so we can work towards resolving it. I help my clients learn and strengthen the skills needed to navigate difficult life experiences more efficiently.
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![Photo of Anna Hennings, MA, CMPC](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1a56b07b-69bf-4797-8b78-13e78b8e54ce/1/320x400.jpeg)
As a certified mental performance consultant with an MA in Sport Psychology, I work with athletes and performers who want to conquer their performance anxiety, strengthen their confidence, and renegotiate their relationship with making mistakes. Often, my clients feel like they: get stuck in their own heads; have trouble letting go of mistakes; struggle with perfectionism; are self-critical and getting in their own way; have to perform under pressure; are not communicating well with a coach or teammate; have lost confidence in skills that used to be second nature; and/or are struggling with the demands of being a student-athlete.
As a certified mental performance consultant with an MA in Sport Psychology, I work with athletes and performers who want to conquer their performance anxiety, strengthen their confidence, and renegotiate their relationship with making mistakes. Often, my clients feel like they: get stuck in their own heads; have trouble letting go of mistakes; struggle with perfectionism; are self-critical and getting in their own way; have to perform under pressure; are not communicating well with a coach or teammate; have lost confidence in skills that used to be second nature; and/or are struggling with the demands of being a student-athlete.
![Photo of Mike Grant - Aid Station Performance Therapy, LCSW, CADC II, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0c7b21ca-b107-43a1-b63a-035b8ffb3d19/1/320x400.jpeg)
Aid Station Performance Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC II
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97214
Mike will primarily utilize EMDR therapy and/or Brainspotting therapy to help people/athletes overcome common mental and emotional symptoms that can impede progress, performance, or welness. Example of these performance block can be: fear, uncertainty, intrusive thoughts, inability to execute muscle memory movements, feeling of being locked, stuck, or frozen, anxiety, inconsistency, avoidance, frustration and depression. I am also seeing people who have trauma and addiction backgrounds. I'd love to work together to bring awareness to causes of being stuck, and freeing yourself from these anchors.
Mike will primarily utilize EMDR therapy and/or Brainspotting therapy to help people/athletes overcome common mental and emotional symptoms that can impede progress, performance, or welness. Example of these performance block can be: fear, uncertainty, intrusive thoughts, inability to execute muscle memory movements, feeling of being locked, stuck, or frozen, anxiety, inconsistency, avoidance, frustration and depression. I am also seeing people who have trauma and addiction backgrounds. I'd love to work together to bring awareness to causes of being stuck, and freeing yourself from these anchors.
![Photo of Dino Paris - Dino Paris Counseling & High Performance Coaching, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9f53683a-b06b-4a9e-be15-1a3d51997b3f/2/320x400.jpeg)
Dino Paris Counseling & High Performance Coaching
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97239
For over 30years, Dino has helped clients find relief from anxiety and trauma. He employs the most effective evidence-based methods and technologies. His primary modalities include EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), Somatic Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, Creative Arts Therapy, CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and Poly Vagal Technology. As a high performance coach, Dino employs these same methods to assist elite athletes, entrepreneurs, and creative professionals to enhance their performance, enjoyment and engagement.
For over 30years, Dino has helped clients find relief from anxiety and trauma. He employs the most effective evidence-based methods and technologies. His primary modalities include EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), Somatic Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, Creative Arts Therapy, CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and Poly Vagal Technology. As a high performance coach, Dino employs these same methods to assist elite athletes, entrepreneurs, and creative professionals to enhance their performance, enjoyment and engagement.
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The focus of Complete Counseling is to serve clients with a variety of mental health concerns. We are focused on finding the right fit for each one of our clients. Feel free to look through our variety of counselors with different specialties that will meet your need. Our primary focus is working with athletes and other high performers, but we also work with families, adults and clients that deal with medical issues or chronic pain. We want our clients to feel heard and gain the skills to make a change and re-enter their life with confidence.
The focus of Complete Counseling is to serve clients with a variety of mental health concerns. We are focused on finding the right fit for each one of our clients. Feel free to look through our variety of counselors with different specialties that will meet your need. Our primary focus is working with athletes and other high performers, but we also work with families, adults and clients that deal with medical issues or chronic pain. We want our clients to feel heard and gain the skills to make a change and re-enter their life with confidence.
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Katie Steinert
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97214 (Online Only)
Life is a performance! Sometimes you are at the top of your game feeling like nothing can stop you. Other times you may feel like you are struggling to keep up. You may be someone struggling to overcome a mental health challenge such as social anxiety/depression or you may be an athlete experiencing low confidence. Whatever your challenge is, you can overcome it with hard work and support. My job is to offer a space for you to explore what's working well in life, what's not working well, and how to move forward. We will explore the root of what is causing you distress and focus on practical ways to allow you to perform well in life.
Life is a performance! Sometimes you are at the top of your game feeling like nothing can stop you. Other times you may feel like you are struggling to keep up. You may be someone struggling to overcome a mental health challenge such as social anxiety/depression or you may be an athlete experiencing low confidence. Whatever your challenge is, you can overcome it with hard work and support. My job is to offer a space for you to explore what's working well in life, what's not working well, and how to move forward. We will explore the root of what is causing you distress and focus on practical ways to allow you to perform well in life.
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I am currently accepting new clients (Updated July 2024). I understand it is difficult to seek help. Often, the idea of therapy can feel overwhelming, especially if it is the first time. I strive to make the therapeutic process comfortable and accessible. I use a direct style of therapy and evidence-based approaches and help clients take an active approach to making change in their lives. I work to build upon the strengths you already have and help you continue to live a more valued life.
I am currently accepting new clients (Updated July 2024). I understand it is difficult to seek help. Often, the idea of therapy can feel overwhelming, especially if it is the first time. I strive to make the therapeutic process comfortable and accessible. I use a direct style of therapy and evidence-based approaches and help clients take an active approach to making change in their lives. I work to build upon the strengths you already have and help you continue to live a more valued life.
![Photo of Ethan Isaac Bregman, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/46766e8b-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
My practice: psychotherapy, sport psychology, and psychedelic preparation and integration. I work collaboratively. addressing personal needs through multiple techniques essential to achieving relief, personal growth and overall wellbeing. I work with athletes on issues affecting performance and enjoyment of sport/fitness activities, whether an elite, student, competitive/recreational, or recreational athlete. I assist individuals in preparing for psychedelic journeys/experiences and to help make sense of the experience to create lasting changes in ones lifestyle, habits and relationships. I am licensed in California and Oregon.
My practice: psychotherapy, sport psychology, and psychedelic preparation and integration. I work collaboratively. addressing personal needs through multiple techniques essential to achieving relief, personal growth and overall wellbeing. I work with athletes on issues affecting performance and enjoyment of sport/fitness activities, whether an elite, student, competitive/recreational, or recreational athlete. I assist individuals in preparing for psychedelic journeys/experiences and to help make sense of the experience to create lasting changes in ones lifestyle, habits and relationships. I am licensed in California and Oregon.
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Are you looking for something different than talk therapy? Are you looking to access the wisdom of your body and/or spirit to help you? Whether you are dealing with anxiety, trauma, life transition, body pain, somatic concerns, spiritual crisis, search for deeper meaning and connection, a holistic approach to healing can help. Find out how to get the WHOLE you in its highest vibration so your mental neural network, your nervous system, your compassionate heart and your soul's purpose can ALL be in alignment.
Are you looking for something different than talk therapy? Are you looking to access the wisdom of your body and/or spirit to help you? Whether you are dealing with anxiety, trauma, life transition, body pain, somatic concerns, spiritual crisis, search for deeper meaning and connection, a holistic approach to healing can help. Find out how to get the WHOLE you in its highest vibration so your mental neural network, your nervous system, your compassionate heart and your soul's purpose can ALL be in alignment.
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Fumiyo Nishimoto
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97239
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy is writing your own story as we embrace the ‘self as inherently fluid’ and that all individuals are capable of crafting new and empowering stories that include a new sense of self. This is a healing journey, and I'm here to connect with you to explore together the trauma, grief, and other challenging life experiences that prevent you from healing, growing and living the fulfilling life you are seeking.
Therapy is writing your own story as we embrace the ‘self as inherently fluid’ and that all individuals are capable of crafting new and empowering stories that include a new sense of self. This is a healing journey, and I'm here to connect with you to explore together the trauma, grief, and other challenging life experiences that prevent you from healing, growing and living the fulfilling life you are seeking.
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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.