Sports Performance Therapists in Antioch, TN
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Aaron M Petrie
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Antioch, TN 37013 (Online Only)
Aaron, a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional and Certified Sports Psychology Coach, empowers musicians, athletes, and business leaders to conquer anxiety and performance blocks.
Athletes and professionals often face unique mental challenges, including performance anxiety, focus fluctuations, self-doubt, and the stress of constant high expectations. Engaging in therapy is a brave step toward mastering these issues. With guidance and working with Aaron, you'll develop tailored strategies to bolster your mental agility and confidence. This personalized support aims to improve not only your performance but also your overall well-being, enabling you to thrive under pressure and succeed in high-stakes environments.
Aaron, a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional and Certified Sports Psychology Coach, empowers musicians, athletes, and business leaders to conquer anxiety and performance blocks.
Athletes and professionals often face unique mental challenges, including performance anxiety, focus fluctuations, self-doubt, and the stress of constant high expectations. Engaging in therapy is a brave step toward mastering these issues. With guidance and working with Aaron, you'll develop tailored strategies to bolster your mental agility and confidence. This personalized support aims to improve not only your performance but also your overall well-being, enabling you to thrive under pressure and succeed in high-stakes environments.
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Hey! My name is Will Graham, and I am a licensed professional counselor who wants to assist individuals in becoming better at life. I approach therapy with the concept that we must create goals to feel accomplished and confident in ourselves; simultaneously, becoming an expert in our self-development. I work with individuals dealing with acuities such as anxiety, depression, and adjustment disorders. I have extensive experience working with athletes and fitness enthusiasts assisting them with on and off-the-field issues.
Hey! My name is Will Graham, and I am a licensed professional counselor who wants to assist individuals in becoming better at life. I approach therapy with the concept that we must create goals to feel accomplished and confident in ourselves; simultaneously, becoming an expert in our self-development. I work with individuals dealing with acuities such as anxiety, depression, and adjustment disorders. I have extensive experience working with athletes and fitness enthusiasts assisting them with on and off-the-field issues.
![Photo of Ronald A Haskins, MA, CLC](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/459470d0-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Many of today's problems are a result of the complicated, fast-paced world in which we live; a world that threatens man's emotional stability. Clients come to counselors looking for hope. Many times they feel desperate, pursuing what seems like their last option. They are looking for someone who is kind and sensitive, but also for someone who knows how to diagnose their problems and help them improve their situation. If this is you, I am your resource. I will never provide my clients a solution that does not give the very best in me.
Many of today's problems are a result of the complicated, fast-paced world in which we live; a world that threatens man's emotional stability. Clients come to counselors looking for hope. Many times they feel desperate, pursuing what seems like their last option. They are looking for someone who is kind and sensitive, but also for someone who knows how to diagnose their problems and help them improve their situation. If this is you, I am your resource. I will never provide my clients a solution that does not give the very best in me.
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Danielle Paschall
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Antioch, TN 37013 (Online Only)
I pride myself in providing a safe and supportive space to work side by side to overcome traumas and barriers. I specialize in addressing depression, anxiety and trauma using integrated therapies. Through clinical experience, compassion and empathy, I support and assist those willing to make a positive difference in their lives.
I pride myself in providing a safe and supportive space to work side by side to overcome traumas and barriers. I specialize in addressing depression, anxiety and trauma using integrated therapies. Through clinical experience, compassion and empathy, I support and assist those willing to make a positive difference in their lives.
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Melissa Gordon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LSSW, RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Antioch, TN 37013
***Now Accepting New Clients***I believe we are all born to create legacies. The world needs a perspective, idea, insight, talent, and gift that only you can give or bring. Different adversities attempt to diminish our belief that this is true. I am a therapist whose focus centers on client self-empowerment and determination. My passion is working with individuals and groups to help them ritualize peace by creating coping mechanisms to face challenges and achieve goals. My practice aims to promote healing by facilitating the creation of new road maps to personal wellness.
***Now Accepting New Clients***I believe we are all born to create legacies. The world needs a perspective, idea, insight, talent, and gift that only you can give or bring. Different adversities attempt to diminish our belief that this is true. I am a therapist whose focus centers on client self-empowerment and determination. My passion is working with individuals and groups to help them ritualize peace by creating coping mechanisms to face challenges and achieve goals. My practice aims to promote healing by facilitating the creation of new road maps to personal wellness.
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Benjamin Holmes Counseling, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Antioch, TN 37013
You are too valuable to ignore. The issues you're facing are too solvable to avoid. The quality of your experience in this life is too important to neglect. Showing up for yourself can mean a lot of different things. Connecting with one of our therapists can be the first step in a series of meaningful steps toward a life full of success, satisfaction and serenity. We help our clients set intentions for their lives and walk with them on their journey toward mental, emotional and relational health.
You are too valuable to ignore. The issues you're facing are too solvable to avoid. The quality of your experience in this life is too important to neglect. Showing up for yourself can mean a lot of different things. Connecting with one of our therapists can be the first step in a series of meaningful steps toward a life full of success, satisfaction and serenity. We help our clients set intentions for their lives and walk with them on their journey toward mental, emotional and relational health.
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Christopher Nickson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Antioch, TN 37013 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Sometimes, it seems there isn't anyone to call. No friend can articulate a plausible explanation, alternative, or direction for what you are experiencing. The loneliness you feel on the inside, no matter how many people are around you daily, leads you to feel isolated even when you are a part of the crowd. Even when you do try to express, it is difficult for you to open up as the depths of your distress make you consider and reconsider how much you should share. You feel like you cannot come up with the answer and you're tired. All you desire is perspective and progress. All you want is to feel adequate, competent, and accomplished.
Sometimes, it seems there isn't anyone to call. No friend can articulate a plausible explanation, alternative, or direction for what you are experiencing. The loneliness you feel on the inside, no matter how many people are around you daily, leads you to feel isolated even when you are a part of the crowd. Even when you do try to express, it is difficult for you to open up as the depths of your distress make you consider and reconsider how much you should share. You feel like you cannot come up with the answer and you're tired. All you desire is perspective and progress. All you want is to feel adequate, competent, and accomplished.
More Therapists Nearby
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Tim Caldwell
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS,MA, NCC, LPCmhsp, prelic
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37212
I am located at Nashville Neuro Psychiatric Associates near Music Row. Grief, anxiety, trauma, and sports performance are my primary areas of interest. As a former athlete, coach, and organizational leader, I understand the impact our inner voice has upon our confidence, mood, and relationships. Gaining insight into ourselves can free us to overcome obstacles that seemed historically insurmountable. I enjoy working with children adolescents and adults; athletes, artists, and actors. Depending on the unique needs of the individual, we may utilized humanistic, psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, or psychoeducational techniques.
I am located at Nashville Neuro Psychiatric Associates near Music Row. Grief, anxiety, trauma, and sports performance are my primary areas of interest. As a former athlete, coach, and organizational leader, I understand the impact our inner voice has upon our confidence, mood, and relationships. Gaining insight into ourselves can free us to overcome obstacles that seemed historically insurmountable. I enjoy working with children adolescents and adults; athletes, artists, and actors. Depending on the unique needs of the individual, we may utilized humanistic, psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, or psychoeducational techniques.
![Photo of Caroline Wasserman, TLMFT, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/17d30317-b5fc-4d6c-96ec-9153388eeb9d/3/320x400.jpeg)
I am dedicated to helping athletes, couples, and individuals in the LGBTQ+ community navigate life's challenges and achieve their personal and relational goals. As a former athlete, I understand the unique pressures and mental demands of competitive sports. I am here to support you every step of the way. Relationships are complex and can be a space where both joy and conflicts arise. We will explore concerns, improve communication, and help strengthen your connection with each other. I am passionate about providing a safe and affirming space for individuals in the LGBTQ+ community.
I am dedicated to helping athletes, couples, and individuals in the LGBTQ+ community navigate life's challenges and achieve their personal and relational goals. As a former athlete, I understand the unique pressures and mental demands of competitive sports. I am here to support you every step of the way. Relationships are complex and can be a space where both joy and conflicts arise. We will explore concerns, improve communication, and help strengthen your connection with each other. I am passionate about providing a safe and affirming space for individuals in the LGBTQ+ community.
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At White House Sport Psychology we specialize in sports performance, sport psychology and mental health for athletes. We help athletes overcome challenges in and out of sport (i.e. mental blocks, performance anxiety, perfectionism, personal issues, etc). We'll help you focus on what is most important to you and teach you how to overcome the barriers that get in your way (e.g. stress, anxiety, relationships, etc.). This will include helping you gain a deeper understanding of your concerns as well as teaching you specific skills and strategies you can use to manage the challenges you face, and ultimately move toward your goals.
At White House Sport Psychology we specialize in sports performance, sport psychology and mental health for athletes. We help athletes overcome challenges in and out of sport (i.e. mental blocks, performance anxiety, perfectionism, personal issues, etc). We'll help you focus on what is most important to you and teach you how to overcome the barriers that get in your way (e.g. stress, anxiety, relationships, etc.). This will include helping you gain a deeper understanding of your concerns as well as teaching you specific skills and strategies you can use to manage the challenges you face, and ultimately move toward your goals.
![Photo of Joi Mosley - Theraplaybook, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/65bc0774-455b-483b-bfa6-a84a52d73cba/1/320x400.jpeg)
We all have a superpower and it is to see the future; well at least we think we can see the future. Sometimes we get overwhelmed with "what if" and it prevents us from moving forward. What about sometimes losing memory of certain events or loss of ability to engage in the event. My goal is to assist those struggling with performance anxiety, mental blocks due to emotional distress and returning back to sports/life after injury. Through brain spotting, talk therapy, M.E.A.L. P.R.E.P framework and other therapeutic tools you will be able to implement and shift in order to move to the next play in your mental wellness.
We all have a superpower and it is to see the future; well at least we think we can see the future. Sometimes we get overwhelmed with "what if" and it prevents us from moving forward. What about sometimes losing memory of certain events or loss of ability to engage in the event. My goal is to assist those struggling with performance anxiety, mental blocks due to emotional distress and returning back to sports/life after injury. Through brain spotting, talk therapy, M.E.A.L. P.R.E.P framework and other therapeutic tools you will be able to implement and shift in order to move to the next play in your mental wellness.
![Photo of J. D. Benson, TLMFT](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/18905181-547b-4306-82d2-854476fdab8b/1/320x400.jpeg)
I specialize in helping individuals and couples break free from feeling stuck, whether in their personal lives, relationships or careers. If you need support or guidance through overcoming past traumas, exploring emotional blocks or performance anxiety, I am here to help. We will collaborate to gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your relationships. I have a particular passion for working with athletes and creatives with an understanding of these fields to enhance mental resilience, creativity and sports performance. I am dedicated to empowering my clients to achieve their potential, both personally and professionally.
I specialize in helping individuals and couples break free from feeling stuck, whether in their personal lives, relationships or careers. If you need support or guidance through overcoming past traumas, exploring emotional blocks or performance anxiety, I am here to help. We will collaborate to gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your relationships. I have a particular passion for working with athletes and creatives with an understanding of these fields to enhance mental resilience, creativity and sports performance. I am dedicated to empowering my clients to achieve their potential, both personally and professionally.
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Adam Barfoot
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd, MHSP
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37215
I use Adlerian therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in my strengths-based approach to help people face challenges, improve their thoughts and emotions, and find better ways of moving forward in their lives, processing of emotions, and sports performance.
I enjoy helping my clients build resilience, hope, and courage in their lives. I work with adults and teenagers who are seeking to improve their responses to stress, anxiety, and adversity. My specialties include helping people improve their emotional intelligence, helping people strengthen their recovery from addiction, and working with athletes who want to improve their mental health and performance. Improving our mental health directly affects our performance, whether we are on the sports field, in the gym, at school, at home, or our workplace.
I use Adlerian therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in my strengths-based approach to help people face challenges, improve their thoughts and emotions, and find better ways of moving forward in their lives, processing of emotions, and sports performance.
I enjoy helping my clients build resilience, hope, and courage in their lives. I work with adults and teenagers who are seeking to improve their responses to stress, anxiety, and adversity. My specialties include helping people improve their emotional intelligence, helping people strengthen their recovery from addiction, and working with athletes who want to improve their mental health and performance. Improving our mental health directly affects our performance, whether we are on the sports field, in the gym, at school, at home, or our workplace.
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David Carrillo
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37203
My specialties include treating mood disorders, perfectionism, overachieving, sports-related issues, addiction, substance abuse, and providing general life coaching.
I appreciate you reaching out. While I treat most conditions, I specialize in perfectionism, people-pleasers, high achievers, athletes, and those in creative industries. We'll balance respecting the seriousness and vulnerability of the topics being discussed with humility, perspective-taking, and humor. While I acknowledge the benefits of emotional processing and frequently include this practice when appropriate, my ideal client is proactive and action-oriented. Simply put, I hope we laugh while accomplishing your goals.
My specialties include treating mood disorders, perfectionism, overachieving, sports-related issues, addiction, substance abuse, and providing general life coaching.
I appreciate you reaching out. While I treat most conditions, I specialize in perfectionism, people-pleasers, high achievers, athletes, and those in creative industries. We'll balance respecting the seriousness and vulnerability of the topics being discussed with humility, perspective-taking, and humor. While I acknowledge the benefits of emotional processing and frequently include this practice when appropriate, my ideal client is proactive and action-oriented. Simply put, I hope we laugh while accomplishing your goals.
![Photo of Claire Hipkens, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b6433831-0f5c-4dbb-a5c3-ae45e9eb92ab/2/320x400.jpeg)
Claire Hipkens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37235 (Online Only)
Immediate availability. I'm open to a broad client base but most often work with college students, pro athletes/entertainers & their family members. I ran the mental health services for UW athletics & am the consulting clinician for the MLB and the NHL. I work best with driven people experiencing a big change. Perhaps, despite your best efforts, things aren’t working out as you’d hoped. Or perhaps you’ve gotten all you wanted and it doesn’t satisfy. Though I often work with athletes I am not a Sports Psych. In fact, I don’t even follow sports! I’m here for the rest of your life and identity.
Immediate availability. I'm open to a broad client base but most often work with college students, pro athletes/entertainers & their family members. I ran the mental health services for UW athletics & am the consulting clinician for the MLB and the NHL. I work best with driven people experiencing a big change. Perhaps, despite your best efforts, things aren’t working out as you’d hoped. Or perhaps you’ve gotten all you wanted and it doesn’t satisfy. Though I often work with athletes I am not a Sports Psych. In fact, I don’t even follow sports! I’m here for the rest of your life and identity.
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During my free time, I coach cheerleading, dabble in music & stage, as well as work with youth on sports & mental strengthening.
Everyone has rough times caused by life situations, mental health or a combination of both. Whatever the reason, it is the actions you take next that determines success or staying stuck. No matter what age or arena you are in!
During my free time, I coach cheerleading, dabble in music & stage, as well as work with youth on sports & mental strengthening.
Everyone has rough times caused by life situations, mental health or a combination of both. Whatever the reason, it is the actions you take next that determines success or staying stuck. No matter what age or arena you are in!
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Raquel Waters
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MSSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Brentwood, TN 37027
I also have a passion for working with teen/young adult athletes and parents by providing a safe space of support to process the multitude of emotions that the competitive sports arena inherently presents.
So glad you're here! Together, in a space full of grace and love, mixed with a little bit (or a lot) of laughter, you can begin the journey to healing and wholeness. My style is collaborative - together we can create positive change in a warm, safe space where you are seen and understood with empathy and positive regard.
I also have a passion for working with teen/young adult athletes and parents by providing a safe space of support to process the multitude of emotions that the competitive sports arena inherently presents.
So glad you're here! Together, in a space full of grace and love, mixed with a little bit (or a lot) of laughter, you can begin the journey to healing and wholeness. My style is collaborative - together we can create positive change in a warm, safe space where you are seen and understood with empathy and positive regard.
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Sometimes life can get complicated and knock us down. Most times it takes a helping hand to get out of those hard moments. I pledge to give you my very best to be a helping hand, working with you, to move forward and up through those difficult circumstances. Need a hand? Email me. Let's work together.
Sometimes life can get complicated and knock us down. Most times it takes a helping hand to get out of those hard moments. I pledge to give you my very best to be a helping hand, working with you, to move forward and up through those difficult circumstances. Need a hand? Email me. Let's work together.
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Tess M. Kilwein, PhD, ABPP, CMPC
Psychologist
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37203 (Online Only)
Looking to improve your sport/mental performance? Better understand your gender, sexuality, or relationship identity? Process a history of trauma? Our stories are our greatest power, and yet, can be difficult to share. I am a Clinical Sport Psychologist who encourages clients to tell their stories (yes, even the ugly stuff!) as accurately and meaningfully as possible to pave a path for moving forward. I equally recognize that not all mental health concerns are individually determined, and encourage clients to explore the impact of their social, intergenerational, and environmental histories and resources to promote healing/growth.
Looking to improve your sport/mental performance? Better understand your gender, sexuality, or relationship identity? Process a history of trauma? Our stories are our greatest power, and yet, can be difficult to share. I am a Clinical Sport Psychologist who encourages clients to tell their stories (yes, even the ugly stuff!) as accurately and meaningfully as possible to pave a path for moving forward. I equally recognize that not all mental health concerns are individually determined, and encourage clients to explore the impact of their social, intergenerational, and environmental histories and resources to promote healing/growth.
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Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious or depressed? Maybe you've been having thoughts of not being good enough or questioning your identity. You might be the kind of person who is used to having it all figured out and can usually manage things on your own, but lately it’s been feeling like too much to handle. Stress is starting to negatively impact your relationships, work and health. Trying to carry this weight can be emotionally and physically exhausting especially when you’re trying to do it alone. That’s where I come in.
Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious or depressed? Maybe you've been having thoughts of not being good enough or questioning your identity. You might be the kind of person who is used to having it all figured out and can usually manage things on your own, but lately it’s been feeling like too much to handle. Stress is starting to negatively impact your relationships, work and health. Trying to carry this weight can be emotionally and physically exhausting especially when you’re trying to do it alone. That’s where I come in.
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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.