Sports Performance Therapists in New York
Wendy Portnoff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Scarsdale, NY 10583 (Online Only)
I am a certified sports social worker and ADHD clinical service provider.
Welcome! Thank you for taking the time to review my profile! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) dedicated to supporting teenagers, college-aged students and young adults. My practice focuses on helping individuals navigate personal, profession, and social challenges. With extensive experience, I have successfully assisted clients dealing with ADHD, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues and relationship issues. In addition to these areas, I have a particular passion for working with youth, high school, and college athletes, helping them optimize their mental performance to achieve their goals.
I am a certified sports social worker and ADHD clinical service provider.
Welcome! Thank you for taking the time to review my profile! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) dedicated to supporting teenagers, college-aged students and young adults. My practice focuses on helping individuals navigate personal, profession, and social challenges. With extensive experience, I have successfully assisted clients dealing with ADHD, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues and relationship issues. In addition to these areas, I have a particular passion for working with youth, high school, and college athletes, helping them optimize their mental performance to achieve their goals.
Hannah Greene
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chittenango, NY 13037 (Online Only)
My practice focuses on sports psychology, helping athletes manage performance anxiety and build mental resilience.
As a licensed clinical social worker with years of experience, I am dedicated to helping individuals of all ages navigate the complexities of mental health. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults, providing a compassionate and supportive environment for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings.
My practice focuses on sports psychology, helping athletes manage performance anxiety and build mental resilience.
As a licensed clinical social worker with years of experience, I am dedicated to helping individuals of all ages navigate the complexities of mental health. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults, providing a compassionate and supportive environment for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings.
My approach includes a combination of several evidence based therapies, including: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) for emotion regulation, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR Therapy for Trauma & Sports Performance, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Mindfulness and Meditative Science, Polyvagal Theory for Nervous System Regulation.
Do you sometimes: Have frequent angry outbursts that are impacting your job and relationships? Feel stuck in an endless cycle between dwelling on the past and worrying about the future? Struggle with constant negative thoughts, debilitating anxiety, and poor concentration? Believe depression and anxiety are hindering your potential to perform socially, academically or athletically?
My approach includes a combination of several evidence based therapies, including: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) for emotion regulation, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR Therapy for Trauma & Sports Performance, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Mindfulness and Meditative Science, Polyvagal Theory for Nervous System Regulation.
Do you sometimes: Have frequent angry outbursts that are impacting your job and relationships? Feel stuck in an endless cycle between dwelling on the past and worrying about the future? Struggle with constant negative thoughts, debilitating anxiety, and poor concentration? Believe depression and anxiety are hindering your potential to perform socially, academically or athletically?
I have extensive experience working with clients that are affected by trauma, PTSD, sports performance issues, and relationship challenges.
Life throws many different challenges at us, sometimes we just need to reset and seek some support to help us navigate confidently. Relationship issues, grief and loss, trauma, anxiety, self-esteem, and family challenges are all real issues that need our greatest attention. As a licensed mental health counselor, I will collaborate with my clients to identify their existing strengths, create and/or operationalize coping skills and mechanisms that will help them navigate life's challenging times.
I have extensive experience working with clients that are affected by trauma, PTSD, sports performance issues, and relationship challenges.
Life throws many different challenges at us, sometimes we just need to reset and seek some support to help us navigate confidently. Relationship issues, grief and loss, trauma, anxiety, self-esteem, and family challenges are all real issues that need our greatest attention. As a licensed mental health counselor, I will collaborate with my clients to identify their existing strengths, create and/or operationalize coping skills and mechanisms that will help them navigate life's challenging times.
I specialize in sports performance and am dedicated to helping individuals maximize their potential and cope with any issues they may face both on and off the court, rink, or field.
As an experienced licensed social worker, it is my job to provide a place where you can work on your personal challenges and learn to thrive. Throughout my professional career, I have worked with adults facing mental health and substance use issues, helping them to achieve their personal goals. I use a variety of treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mental skills training, psychotherapy, and mindfulness training to support and help individuals reach their full potential.
I specialize in sports performance and am dedicated to helping individuals maximize their potential and cope with any issues they may face both on and off the court, rink, or field.
As an experienced licensed social worker, it is my job to provide a place where you can work on your personal challenges and learn to thrive. Throughout my professional career, I have worked with adults facing mental health and substance use issues, helping them to achieve their personal goals. I use a variety of treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mental skills training, psychotherapy, and mindfulness training to support and help individuals reach their full potential.
I played professional sports (Professional Golfer), a golf instructor for 30+ years, and have the educational credentials to assist any athlete in fulfilling their potential.
As a REAL Sports Psychologist, I have a unique practice in that I specialize in working with athletes who have the desire to take their game to the next level. Being a competitive athlete and coach helps me relate to other competitive people in sports or business. My primary focus is building confidence and eliminating Performance Anxiety. I have worked in the following sports: PGA Golf (Primary), USTA, NFL, USA Hockey, Basketball, MLB, Fast Pitch Softball, Cheer, Gymnastics, Most NCAA Sports, Equestrian, Soccer, Boxing/MMA, Volleyball, Track & Field, Lacrosse, Bowling, Pool, E- Sports, Symphony Orchestra, and Business Analytics.
I played professional sports (Professional Golfer), a golf instructor for 30+ years, and have the educational credentials to assist any athlete in fulfilling their potential.
As a REAL Sports Psychologist, I have a unique practice in that I specialize in working with athletes who have the desire to take their game to the next level. Being a competitive athlete and coach helps me relate to other competitive people in sports or business. My primary focus is building confidence and eliminating Performance Anxiety. I have worked in the following sports: PGA Golf (Primary), USTA, NFL, USA Hockey, Basketball, MLB, Fast Pitch Softball, Cheer, Gymnastics, Most NCAA Sports, Equestrian, Soccer, Boxing/MMA, Volleyball, Track & Field, Lacrosse, Bowling, Pool, E- Sports, Symphony Orchestra, and Business Analytics.
My goal is to provide my clients with skills they can use on their own and also help them identify what is personally meaningful to them and address barriers to life satisfaction and improved relationships and individual performance, specifically as it relates to sports.
Finding a psychologist who is a good fit, especially at the time of emotional crisis can be challenging. To find someone who is empathic, but also direct and firm, who is not afraid to call you out when you most need it, someone who understands the real life challenges of being a parent, teen, or young adult and who approaches challenges with a sense of humor and compassion, someone who has the right training, expertise, and schedule, can be daunting, to say the least. I am a CBT/DBT trained and practicing psychologist who is compassionate and direct.
My goal is to provide my clients with skills they can use on their own and also help them identify what is personally meaningful to them and address barriers to life satisfaction and improved relationships and individual performance, specifically as it relates to sports.
Finding a psychologist who is a good fit, especially at the time of emotional crisis can be challenging. To find someone who is empathic, but also direct and firm, who is not afraid to call you out when you most need it, someone who understands the real life challenges of being a parent, teen, or young adult and who approaches challenges with a sense of humor and compassion, someone who has the right training, expertise, and schedule, can be daunting, to say the least. I am a CBT/DBT trained and practicing psychologist who is compassionate and direct.
I help people with the emotional and mental challenges of sports, theater and business performance.
People come to me with emotionally painful life issues - anxiety, depression, and troubled or failed relationships. I help them go beyond problem solving to creating richer, fuller lives. With over 30 years experience, I am an actively engaged therapist committed to helping my clients grow emotionally. Please contact me by email. I will respond promptly to email inquiries. If you prefer to text, please do so, but no voice messages please.
I help people with the emotional and mental challenges of sports, theater and business performance.
People come to me with emotionally painful life issues - anxiety, depression, and troubled or failed relationships. I help them go beyond problem solving to creating richer, fuller lives. With over 30 years experience, I am an actively engaged therapist committed to helping my clients grow emotionally. Please contact me by email. I will respond promptly to email inquiries. If you prefer to text, please do so, but no voice messages please.
Jesse C. Palermo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Skaneateles, NY 13152
I graduated from Princeton University and completed my clinical education at Columbia University. I have extensive experience in both mental health and substance abuse modalities of treatment, and primarily work with adults and young adults. The most common focuses of therapy are depression, anxiety, difficulties with coping, panic disorders, sports performance, relationships, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and trauma.
I graduated from Princeton University and completed my clinical education at Columbia University. I have extensive experience in both mental health and substance abuse modalities of treatment, and primarily work with adults and young adults. The most common focuses of therapy are depression, anxiety, difficulties with coping, panic disorders, sports performance, relationships, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and trauma.
A former celebrated varsity college athlete, I use that experience to better understand individuals under performance-based pressures; sports, actors, performers, artists, entrepreneurs and more.
I understand and honor the courage needed to take the first step towards change in your life. Navigating the human condition can often be immensely painful and this is why I believe so strongly in compassionate and supportive therapeutic engagement. The beauty and growth in life that we are all seeking is often discovered amidst pain and discomfort. My training and experience allow me to comprehend the human experience, which can include trauma, life stressors, and circumstances from the past and/or present that leave people feeling stuck and confused. I especially enjoy working with the LGBTQIA community.
A former celebrated varsity college athlete, I use that experience to better understand individuals under performance-based pressures; sports, actors, performers, artists, entrepreneurs and more.
I understand and honor the courage needed to take the first step towards change in your life. Navigating the human condition can often be immensely painful and this is why I believe so strongly in compassionate and supportive therapeutic engagement. The beauty and growth in life that we are all seeking is often discovered amidst pain and discomfort. My training and experience allow me to comprehend the human experience, which can include trauma, life stressors, and circumstances from the past and/or present that leave people feeling stuck and confused. I especially enjoy working with the LGBTQIA community.
Sport psychology can help athletes address topics including: managing emotions and negative self talk; maintaining focus during practices and competitions; more effectively communicating with coaches and teammates; assessing strengths, areas in need of improvement, and authentic goals; and increasing enjoyment of sports.
As a clinical and sport psychologist, I generally work with clients who are seeking to reach higher levels of professional, athletic and academic achievement, yet are struggling with various types of anxiety. Issues may include fear of public performance, social nervousness, panic, perfectionism, and excessive worry. I frequently support athletes and student-athletes in learning to improve athletic performance with mental skills training while managing social, academic, and work pressures.
Sport psychology can help athletes address topics including: managing emotions and negative self talk; maintaining focus during practices and competitions; more effectively communicating with coaches and teammates; assessing strengths, areas in need of improvement, and authentic goals; and increasing enjoyment of sports.
As a clinical and sport psychologist, I generally work with clients who are seeking to reach higher levels of professional, athletic and academic achievement, yet are struggling with various types of anxiety. Issues may include fear of public performance, social nervousness, panic, perfectionism, and excessive worry. I frequently support athletes and student-athletes in learning to improve athletic performance with mental skills training while managing social, academic, and work pressures.
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I primarily work with children and adolescents who struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, school avoidance, and sports performance challenges. I also provide parenting strategies and techniques through parent-only sessions. I have 2 years of experience working as a mental health counselor, and I have worked for almost a decade supporting children, adolescents and their caregivers as a sports coach, behavior technician, and nanny. I strive to create a safe and nonjudgmental environment for emotions and thoughts to be explored by children, adolescents and their parents and/or guardians.
I primarily work with children and adolescents who struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, school avoidance, and sports performance challenges. I also provide parenting strategies and techniques through parent-only sessions. I have 2 years of experience working as a mental health counselor, and I have worked for almost a decade supporting children, adolescents and their caregivers as a sports coach, behavior technician, and nanny. I strive to create a safe and nonjudgmental environment for emotions and thoughts to be explored by children, adolescents and their parents and/or guardians.
I also have experience working with Peak Performance issues, job coaching, and sports psychology.
I believe it is important to always take an individualized approach to therapy based on the specific needs of each of client. I like to take an active approach to therapy that incorporates contemporary clinical research findings with evidence-based therapeutic models. I integrate both psychodynamic psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to provide a collaborative and supportive therapeutic experience.
I also have experience working with Peak Performance issues, job coaching, and sports psychology.
I believe it is important to always take an individualized approach to therapy based on the specific needs of each of client. I like to take an active approach to therapy that incorporates contemporary clinical research findings with evidence-based therapeutic models. I integrate both psychodynamic psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to provide a collaborative and supportive therapeutic experience.
Rebecca Pistocchi
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Bellmore, NY 11710 (Online Only)
I am also a Certified Mental Game Coach and Sports Nutrition Coach, focusing on athletes and coaches.
Are you transitioning to or from college? Do you experience anxiety around sports performance and strategy? Is the need to be perfect ingrained in you? I work with young adults experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship stressors. Whether it's graduating high school and moving on to college or graduating college and moving on to the "real world", we can do this together. Encountering feelings of anxiety, perfectionism, poor self-esteem, and depression are all common. Bringing a consistent space for you to process, I will work through patterns that just aren't working for you anymore.
I am also a Certified Mental Game Coach and Sports Nutrition Coach, focusing on athletes and coaches.
Are you transitioning to or from college? Do you experience anxiety around sports performance and strategy? Is the need to be perfect ingrained in you? I work with young adults experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship stressors. Whether it's graduating high school and moving on to college or graduating college and moving on to the "real world", we can do this together. Encountering feelings of anxiety, perfectionism, poor self-esteem, and depression are all common. Bringing a consistent space for you to process, I will work through patterns that just aren't working for you anymore.
Alex Diaz, Ph.D., LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tuckahoe, NY 10707
Together we work to meet your goals, whether it is to resolve a personal or sports performance concern.
Stress manifests at home, school, work, sports performance and in families. It disrupts our behaviors, relationships, and effectiveness. In my 20-year professional experience, I have helped individuals to not only understand its triggers, but also develop coping skills to help them manage their challenges with confidence and sense of empowerment. I am also a Sports Performance Consultant and Certified in Sports Mental Wellness, registered as a Mental Health provider for USOPC and US Cycling.
Together we work to meet your goals, whether it is to resolve a personal or sports performance concern.
Stress manifests at home, school, work, sports performance and in families. It disrupts our behaviors, relationships, and effectiveness. In my 20-year professional experience, I have helped individuals to not only understand its triggers, but also develop coping skills to help them manage their challenges with confidence and sense of empowerment. I am also a Sports Performance Consultant and Certified in Sports Mental Wellness, registered as a Mental Health provider for USOPC and US Cycling.
Events I have encountered with client's include career change, retirement, birth of a child, loss of a spouse, sports injury, chronic illness.
I work with individuals who find themselves at the crossroads of life. This experience can be confusing and scary. We find ourselves asking: What direction do I go next? Who am I now? Do I want the same outcomes as before? Do I have the same hopes and dreams I started with? These are all questions we will explore together using self-reflection and coaching techniques. I work with individuals as young as high school experiencing sports injuries, to adults entering their retirement years. Life changes look different to each individual person, and should be treated and respected as such.
Events I have encountered with client's include career change, retirement, birth of a child, loss of a spouse, sports injury, chronic illness.
I work with individuals who find themselves at the crossroads of life. This experience can be confusing and scary. We find ourselves asking: What direction do I go next? Who am I now? Do I want the same outcomes as before? Do I have the same hopes and dreams I started with? These are all questions we will explore together using self-reflection and coaching techniques. I work with individuals as young as high school experiencing sports injuries, to adults entering their retirement years. Life changes look different to each individual person, and should be treated and respected as such.
Patricia Ann Schimmenti At Nassau Psychology Pc
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
Book an appointment online through our website www.nassaupsychology.org! Patricia graduated with her masters degree in Psychological Studies with a Concentration in Sports Psychology in May 2014 and her masters degree in Professional Counseling in 2017. She then received her masters degree in mental health counseling at Seton Hall University and has two years of experience providing counseling with young adults and adults. Patricia has gained her experiences training in an outpatient hospital for mental illness, an addiction setting and a college campus setting.
Book an appointment online through our website www.nassaupsychology.org! Patricia graduated with her masters degree in Psychological Studies with a Concentration in Sports Psychology in May 2014 and her masters degree in Professional Counseling in 2017. She then received her masters degree in mental health counseling at Seton Hall University and has two years of experience providing counseling with young adults and adults. Patricia has gained her experiences training in an outpatient hospital for mental illness, an addiction setting and a college campus setting.
Kamila Zapytowska Usuki
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10019 (Online Only)
My background in performing arts and sports (including Broadway and Olympics) makes me additionally aware of various pressures that can hinder personal and professional growth.
Overcoming obstacles in your life doesn't have to be a lonely process. Difficulties in personal or professional life can make anyone feel overwhelmed, confused or hopeless. Relationship problems, health issues, loss, pain or traumatic past can add to the distress. In a supportive and confidential atmosphere, we can discuss your challenges, thoughts and feelings, and together, make sense of your unique life's circumstances, whether you are in crisis, caught up in relationship conflicts, facing identity questions or repeating patterns that don't always bring positive outcomes.
My background in performing arts and sports (including Broadway and Olympics) makes me additionally aware of various pressures that can hinder personal and professional growth.
Overcoming obstacles in your life doesn't have to be a lonely process. Difficulties in personal or professional life can make anyone feel overwhelmed, confused or hopeless. Relationship problems, health issues, loss, pain or traumatic past can add to the distress. In a supportive and confidential atmosphere, we can discuss your challenges, thoughts and feelings, and together, make sense of your unique life's circumstances, whether you are in crisis, caught up in relationship conflicts, facing identity questions or repeating patterns that don't always bring positive outcomes.
Dr. Karen Muhammad
Marriage & Family Therapist, DMFT, LMFT, RMFT, CAS, PMP
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11201 (Online Only)
My specializations are pre-marital, couples, partners, families, groups, and sports mental performance consultant.
I am only accepting couples, pre-marital, groups and sports mental performance clients. As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, I implement Bowen & Gestalt therapy techniques coupled with a person-centered therapy strength-based approach working with couples, families, groups, and athletes. The therapeutic focus is to help individuals heal, energize, become aware of their inner strengths, and mental blockers.
My specializations are pre-marital, couples, partners, families, groups, and sports mental performance consultant.
I am only accepting couples, pre-marital, groups and sports mental performance clients. As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, I implement Bowen & Gestalt therapy techniques coupled with a person-centered therapy strength-based approach working with couples, families, groups, and athletes. The therapeutic focus is to help individuals heal, energize, become aware of their inner strengths, and mental blockers.
My specialties include anxiety, depression, life transitions, and sports/performance.
Licensed in the state of New York and Washington. We all have a unique story that deserves care and support. It brings me immense joy to use my experience and education to serve each client and their specific needs. I am committed to supporting clients as they learn, heal, and grow. My background includes extensive studies in nutrition, physical health, and mental health. I am experienced working with a variety of individuals from industry professionals to adolescents. I am passionate about the importance of mental health as the foundation of a healthy life. Together, we will explore what that may look like for you.
My specialties include anxiety, depression, life transitions, and sports/performance.
Licensed in the state of New York and Washington. We all have a unique story that deserves care and support. It brings me immense joy to use my experience and education to serve each client and their specific needs. I am committed to supporting clients as they learn, heal, and grow. My background includes extensive studies in nutrition, physical health, and mental health. I am experienced working with a variety of individuals from industry professionals to adolescents. I am passionate about the importance of mental health as the foundation of a healthy life. Together, we will explore what that may look like for you.
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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.