Sports Performance Therapists in New Orleans, LA

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Bracely Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
New Orleans, LA 70131  (Online Only)
Bracely is committed to helping you navigate through the challenges of life. She specializes in helping her clients overcome difficult issues, so that they can live purposeful and joy-filled lives. She has experience working with individuals, couples, children, adolescents, and adults dealing with emotional, spiritual, behavioral, and relationship concerns. Bracely offers individual, couple and family services. She works with a variety of presenting issues, including child behavior, grief, trauma, anxiety management, stress management, self-esteem, LGBTQ, marital conflict, occupational concerns and athletic/sports counseling.
Bracely is committed to helping you navigate through the challenges of life. She specializes in helping her clients overcome difficult issues, so that they can live purposeful and joy-filled lives. She has experience working with individuals, couples, children, adolescents, and adults dealing with emotional, spiritual, behavioral, and relationship concerns. Bracely offers individual, couple and family services. She works with a variety of presenting issues, including child behavior, grief, trauma, anxiety management, stress management, self-esteem, LGBTQ, marital conflict, occupational concerns and athletic/sports counseling.
(504) 313-6479 View (504) 313-6479
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Janell Kalifey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New Orleans, LA 70118
I am a member of the Association of Applied Sports Psychology, a Mental Health Provider for the NBPA, and listed in the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee Mental Health Registry.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience. My clients are mainly adults and young adults struggling with depression, anxiety, addictions, grief/loss, sexuality, relationships and stress. I also specialize in athlete mental health and sport performance issues. My office is located in Uptown New Orleans and easily accessible to Tulane and Loyola students. Please visit my website at www.janellkalifey.com
I am a member of the Association of Applied Sports Psychology, a Mental Health Provider for the NBPA, and listed in the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee Mental Health Registry.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience. My clients are mainly adults and young adults struggling with depression, anxiety, addictions, grief/loss, sexuality, relationships and stress. I also specialize in athlete mental health and sport performance issues. My office is located in Uptown New Orleans and easily accessible to Tulane and Loyola students. Please visit my website at www.janellkalifey.com
(504) 684-5316 View (504) 684-5316
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Vanessa Batiste-Leal
Licensed Professional Counselor, MHS, LPC, LRC
Verified Verified
New Orleans, LA 70119
Sports counseling for mental health peak performance. I specialize in counseling athletes at all levels - student-athletes, amateur/professional athletes, as well as former athletes, in balancing mind, body, and sport for optimal mental health and well-being. As well as anyone who is seeking to improve performance in their fields, such as business executives, medical professionals, actors, dancers, and more. I provide individual counseling that focuses on establishing goals and developing a plan to build sustainable practices for achieving peak performance in sports and in life.
Sports counseling for mental health peak performance. I specialize in counseling athletes at all levels - student-athletes, amateur/professional athletes, as well as former athletes, in balancing mind, body, and sport for optimal mental health and well-being. As well as anyone who is seeking to improve performance in their fields, such as business executives, medical professionals, actors, dancers, and more. I provide individual counseling that focuses on establishing goals and developing a plan to build sustainable practices for achieving peak performance in sports and in life.
(504) 608-0477 View (504) 608-0477
Tony Melito
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LPC , C-MGCP
Verified Verified
New Orleans, LA 70115
I am the President of WINNING ACTIONS, a mental training system for applying sports psychology and sports hypnosis.
I have a successful practice in working with couples, individuals, and families. The nature of your problem(s) will determine the approaches and techniques I use for treatment. Additionally, as a Certified Mental Game Coaching Professional, I work with high school, collegiate, and professional athletes in a wide variety of sports.
I am the President of WINNING ACTIONS, a mental training system for applying sports psychology and sports hypnosis.
I have a successful practice in working with couples, individuals, and families. The nature of your problem(s) will determine the approaches and techniques I use for treatment. Additionally, as a Certified Mental Game Coaching Professional, I work with high school, collegiate, and professional athletes in a wide variety of sports.
(504) 226-7566 View (504) 226-7566
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Lauren Berget
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
New Orleans, LA 70115
As a former Professional School Counselor, I specialize in talk therapy for adolescents, particularly high school athletes and students experiencing feelings of depression and anxiety. My goal is to help students understand their own emotional patterns and support them in making healthier choices. I especially enjoy working with students faced with anxiety, balancing sports/school/life, and setting goals for themselves. With the right tools, I can help with you move towards a better outlook on any issues that life brings your way.
As a former Professional School Counselor, I specialize in talk therapy for adolescents, particularly high school athletes and students experiencing feelings of depression and anxiety. My goal is to help students understand their own emotional patterns and support them in making healthier choices. I especially enjoy working with students faced with anxiety, balancing sports/school/life, and setting goals for themselves. With the right tools, I can help with you move towards a better outlook on any issues that life brings your way.
(504) 515-1216 View (504) 515-1216
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Moriah Hurst
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd, NCC, PLPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New Orleans, LA 70112  (Online Only)
My sports background has given me a strong desire to work with athletes.
Counseling can appear frightening due to cultural taboos. However, when you seek counseling with me, you can be confident that I will provide a secure, nonjudgmental environment in which to share and work through your deepest ideas and emotions. As a counselor, my role is to encourage, empower, and equip you with skills that will help you overcome life's challenges.
My sports background has given me a strong desire to work with athletes.
Counseling can appear frightening due to cultural taboos. However, when you seek counseling with me, you can be confident that I will provide a secure, nonjudgmental environment in which to share and work through your deepest ideas and emotions. As a counselor, my role is to encourage, empower, and equip you with skills that will help you overcome life's challenges.
(225) 314-8927 View (225) 314-8927
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Ryan Albarado
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
New Orleans, LA 70130
I think being human is hard. I believe on some level, most people know who they want to be, but it gets really hard to show up in our lives when the bad feelings-fear, guilt, shame, embarrassment, anxiety-are present. I think my role as a therapist is to help people learn how to show up in their lives and grow enough to have these bad feelings, and be people they can be proud of.
I think being human is hard. I believe on some level, most people know who they want to be, but it gets really hard to show up in our lives when the bad feelings-fear, guilt, shame, embarrassment, anxiety-are present. I think my role as a therapist is to help people learn how to show up in their lives and grow enough to have these bad feelings, and be people they can be proud of.
(337) 202-2783 View (337) 202-2783
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Cody Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Orleans, LA 70115  (Online Only)
I work with adolescents and adults who are interested in better managing their daily life. Whether it is anxiety, depression, life changes, traumatic or adverse experiences (recent or long ago event), or any similar concerns, my goal is to help you better manage the stress associated with it and live a happy, healthy life. I am currently available for evening and weekend virtual sessions.
I work with adolescents and adults who are interested in better managing their daily life. Whether it is anxiety, depression, life changes, traumatic or adverse experiences (recent or long ago event), or any similar concerns, my goal is to help you better manage the stress associated with it and live a happy, healthy life. I am currently available for evening and weekend virtual sessions.
(504) 732-1324 View (504) 732-1324
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Eddie St-Vil
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
New Orleans, LA 70114  (Online Only)
Have you contemplated starting therapy but found it difficult to take that first step? Or maybe you've been navigating a challenging phase in your life and now you're feeling unsure about where to begin or who to turn to for support. What if I told you that you are the expert of your own life, equipped with inner resources and strengths to overcome challenges? On this journey, I will guide and support you in tapping into these resources, assisting you in setting achievable goals and facilitating positive change.
Have you contemplated starting therapy but found it difficult to take that first step? Or maybe you've been navigating a challenging phase in your life and now you're feeling unsure about where to begin or who to turn to for support. What if I told you that you are the expert of your own life, equipped with inner resources and strengths to overcome challenges? On this journey, I will guide and support you in tapping into these resources, assisting you in setting achievable goals and facilitating positive change.
(225) 681-9406 View (225) 681-9406
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Stephen Maffei
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
New Orleans, LA 70124
One of my old football coaches used to repeatedly ask me "What happens when you get knocked down?" the answer was always "Get Back Up." My name is Stephen Maffei and I operate RISE Counseling. RISE stands for: Refocus. Identify. Strengthen. Excel. If you or someone you know is looking to improve your performance at work, athletics, in the classroom or you simply want to better yourself, RISE may be for you. I know how it feels to get knocked down and want to stay down. Life can be difficult and throw curve balls at us and I want you to know you that it is OK to be you and that you can get back up.
One of my old football coaches used to repeatedly ask me "What happens when you get knocked down?" the answer was always "Get Back Up." My name is Stephen Maffei and I operate RISE Counseling. RISE stands for: Refocus. Identify. Strengthen. Excel. If you or someone you know is looking to improve your performance at work, athletics, in the classroom or you simply want to better yourself, RISE may be for you. I know how it feels to get knocked down and want to stay down. Life can be difficult and throw curve balls at us and I want you to know you that it is OK to be you and that you can get back up.
(985) 244-2567 View (985) 244-2567
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Elecia T Crain-Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
New Orleans, LA 70195
As you may know most gardeners prepare the foundation to ensure their seeds have the proper space to grow. In the same manner, I am here to help you journey through the process of growth while planting seeds that will help you flourish throughout life. Together we will plant the seeds of growth, water them with patience, weed out the negativity, and watch them strengthen over time. Your journey to healing can begin with just planting the first seed.
As you may know most gardeners prepare the foundation to ensure their seeds have the proper space to grow. In the same manner, I am here to help you journey through the process of growth while planting seeds that will help you flourish throughout life. Together we will plant the seeds of growth, water them with patience, weed out the negativity, and watch them strengthen over time. Your journey to healing can begin with just planting the first seed.
(985) 589-6398 View (985) 589-6398
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Nia M Morris-Woods
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Orleans, LA 70119
Hello and welcome to your journey in becoming your best self. I am a caring, compassionate and professional therapist. I believe therapist are the change agents that guide the therapeutic process while the clients make decisions that will benefit their lives by using their own best judgement. I am here to facilitate the process and witness the growth that will transform your life forever. Thank yourself for the courage to be better.
Hello and welcome to your journey in becoming your best self. I am a caring, compassionate and professional therapist. I believe therapist are the change agents that guide the therapeutic process while the clients make decisions that will benefit their lives by using their own best judgement. I am here to facilitate the process and witness the growth that will transform your life forever. Thank yourself for the courage to be better.
(504) 800-8381 View (504) 800-8381
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New Orleans Counseling & Hypnosis Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, DCH, BCH, LCSW, BACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Orleans, LA 70119
Welcome to the first steps of your journey to a new, fulfilled & happier life experience. I am honored to work with you to help you achieve your highest potential & to assist you in making positive changes. Life is meant to be enjoyed, not endured. While using the power of your own mind, you can make changes that are lasting & permanent. Hypnosis uses the power of your mind to make those changes. Together, we will work through the problems & develop coping skills to handle life's difficulties. From abuse to stress reduction & much, much more, therapy is the ticket to natural healing & growth.
Welcome to the first steps of your journey to a new, fulfilled & happier life experience. I am honored to work with you to help you achieve your highest potential & to assist you in making positive changes. Life is meant to be enjoyed, not endured. While using the power of your own mind, you can make changes that are lasting & permanent. Hypnosis uses the power of your mind to make those changes. Together, we will work through the problems & develop coping skills to handle life's difficulties. From abuse to stress reduction & much, much more, therapy is the ticket to natural healing & growth.
(504) 681-7030 View (504) 681-7030
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Taylor Mayer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Orleans, LA 70112  (Online Only)
I use an integrated approach to provide individual counseling and play therapy services to adults and children. I am interested in aiding clients who deal with difficulties surrounding divorce, daily stressors, relationship issues, anxiety and depression. I intend to focus on working with children and families attempting to readjust to the rules and roles of the new family structure that can surface. I will provide a safe environment where clients can work collaboratively with me to identify concerns and process them. I will help clients use this new awareness to determine effective coping and communication skills.
I use an integrated approach to provide individual counseling and play therapy services to adults and children. I am interested in aiding clients who deal with difficulties surrounding divorce, daily stressors, relationship issues, anxiety and depression. I intend to focus on working with children and families attempting to readjust to the rules and roles of the new family structure that can surface. I will provide a safe environment where clients can work collaboratively with me to identify concerns and process them. I will help clients use this new awareness to determine effective coping and communication skills.
(337) 202-2561 View (337) 202-2561
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Cameron Schaefer
Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, PLPC
Verified Verified
New Orleans, LA 70124
Taking the next step to being a you that you love is empowering and exciting, daunting and scary, but it is something that can be life changing. I believe a collaborative partnership between you and your therapist is crucial whether you want to achieve specific goals or if you simply need a safe space to explore what’s going on in that head of yours. I can’t be a tow truck to get you out of life’s sticky situations, but I can be the guardrail to keep you on the road toward a better version of you. We’ve all been someone trying to figure out our place in this world and my hope is to be a resource for you or your kiddo.
Taking the next step to being a you that you love is empowering and exciting, daunting and scary, but it is something that can be life changing. I believe a collaborative partnership between you and your therapist is crucial whether you want to achieve specific goals or if you simply need a safe space to explore what’s going on in that head of yours. I can’t be a tow truck to get you out of life’s sticky situations, but I can be the guardrail to keep you on the road toward a better version of you. We’ve all been someone trying to figure out our place in this world and my hope is to be a resource for you or your kiddo.
(504) 608-3255 View (504) 608-3255
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Debra Reeves
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Not Verified Not Verified
New Orleans, LA 70122  (Online Only)
I have provided therapy for both children and adults and can honestly say I enjoy working with all ages in various stages of life. I believe that anyone can gain knowledge through their experience in an optimistic way in a warm, supportive, therapeutic environment. When facing challenges and struggles, you do not need to feel alone; it can be very advantageous to have someone by your side who is nonjudgmental, understanding, and compassionate. Taking the opportunity to seek out help is not a sign of weakness; it is an admirable attempt to try to live a more fulfilling life for yourself and demonstrate a great deal of strength!
I have provided therapy for both children and adults and can honestly say I enjoy working with all ages in various stages of life. I believe that anyone can gain knowledge through their experience in an optimistic way in a warm, supportive, therapeutic environment. When facing challenges and struggles, you do not need to feel alone; it can be very advantageous to have someone by your side who is nonjudgmental, understanding, and compassionate. Taking the opportunity to seek out help is not a sign of weakness; it is an admirable attempt to try to live a more fulfilling life for yourself and demonstrate a great deal of strength!
(405) 777-7493 View (405) 777-7493
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Julia Becker
Psychologist, PsyD
Not Verified Not Verified
New Orleans, LA 70112
Hello, I offer two primary areas of evidence based clinical expertise, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Individuals and Couple Therapy for Stress Related Problems to private clients. I take a strategic and evidence based approach to understanding your presenting concerns. I believe in the importance of assessment to track progress while working to achieve personal and relational goals and to enhance overall satisfaction and quality of life. I am transparent, forward and supportive during all stages of treatment beginning with assessment & recommendations, pre-treatment planning & education, & effective therapeutic intervention.
Hello, I offer two primary areas of evidence based clinical expertise, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Individuals and Couple Therapy for Stress Related Problems to private clients. I take a strategic and evidence based approach to understanding your presenting concerns. I believe in the importance of assessment to track progress while working to achieve personal and relational goals and to enhance overall satisfaction and quality of life. I am transparent, forward and supportive during all stages of treatment beginning with assessment & recommendations, pre-treatment planning & education, & effective therapeutic intervention.
(504) 475-0382 View (504) 475-0382
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Dr. Jeff J. Rocker
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, NCC, LPC, LPCC, LMHC
Verified Verified
New Orleans, LA 70113
With 12 years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Dr. Jeff Rocker has provided therapeutic services to clients nationwide. He is Licensed in 14 states and has served clients from all age groups. Over the years, Dr. Jeff has organized lectures and various events in the community, including excursions and retreats for couples to improve their communication and better understand each other. He has experience working with athletes in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In addition, Dr. Jeff has also worked with clients in the Movie, Music, and Entertainment Industries.
With 12 years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Dr. Jeff Rocker has provided therapeutic services to clients nationwide. He is Licensed in 14 states and has served clients from all age groups. Over the years, Dr. Jeff has organized lectures and various events in the community, including excursions and retreats for couples to improve their communication and better understand each other. He has experience working with athletes in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In addition, Dr. Jeff has also worked with clients in the Movie, Music, and Entertainment Industries.
(504) 470-0369 View (504) 470-0369
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Debbie Hartzo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
New Orleans, LA 70122  (Online Only)
Hello, I am Debbie Hartzo I have an LMSW license with twenty years providing social work-counseling and use DBT therapy to clients in need. I volunteered for ten years serving individuals that were underserved and oppressed. I earned my Bachelors in Social Work from Grambling State University and my Masters in Social Work from Grambling State University I’ve worked in many different clinical settings ever since. I am a passionate and an empathetic therapist with strong counseling abilities and an understanding of interpersonal familial relationships. I have experience leading clients through depression and anxiety.
Hello, I am Debbie Hartzo I have an LMSW license with twenty years providing social work-counseling and use DBT therapy to clients in need. I volunteered for ten years serving individuals that were underserved and oppressed. I earned my Bachelors in Social Work from Grambling State University and my Masters in Social Work from Grambling State University I’ve worked in many different clinical settings ever since. I am a passionate and an empathetic therapist with strong counseling abilities and an understanding of interpersonal familial relationships. I have experience leading clients through depression and anxiety.
(985) 307-5263 View (985) 307-5263
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Elizabeth Wellman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
New Orleans, LA 70118  (Online Only)
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 14 years of experience, my practice is centered on helping my clients find balance and deepen their ability to access true wellbeing. My work, both inpatient and outpatient, has ranged from helping adolescents bolster self esteem and coping skills on one end to helping adults who have suffered from mood and personality disorders on the other. My specialty, though, lies in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders, and my work and anecdotal research has allowed me to develop a keen approach to the healing of these ailments on the path to achieving long term mental wellness.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 14 years of experience, my practice is centered on helping my clients find balance and deepen their ability to access true wellbeing. My work, both inpatient and outpatient, has ranged from helping adolescents bolster self esteem and coping skills on one end to helping adults who have suffered from mood and personality disorders on the other. My specialty, though, lies in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders, and my work and anecdotal research has allowed me to develop a keen approach to the healing of these ailments on the path to achieving long term mental wellness.
(504) 321-5740 View (504) 321-5740

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.