Sports Performance Therapists in Smyrna, TN
Dr. Natae Feenstra
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Smyrna, TN 37167
Understanding my clients' needs/goals is fundamental to the therapeutic alliance and facilitating growth/well-being. Clients seek therapy for many reasons, each rooted in unique experiences, challenges, and aspirations. Through empathetic listening, reflective inquiry, and collaborative exploration, I strive to truly understand my client. At the core for many clients' is a yearning for understanding and validation. They seek a safe space to unravel thoughts, emotions, and experiences without fear of judgment or dismissal. In the midst of life's complexities, the therapeutic relationship serves as a refuge to be seen and heard.
Understanding my clients' needs/goals is fundamental to the therapeutic alliance and facilitating growth/well-being. Clients seek therapy for many reasons, each rooted in unique experiences, challenges, and aspirations. Through empathetic listening, reflective inquiry, and collaborative exploration, I strive to truly understand my client. At the core for many clients' is a yearning for understanding and validation. They seek a safe space to unravel thoughts, emotions, and experiences without fear of judgment or dismissal. In the midst of life's complexities, the therapeutic relationship serves as a refuge to be seen and heard.
I am passionate about my work as a counselor, and I believe in the client and counselor relationship. Through this relationship, clients can be comfortable dealing with issues of addiction, anxiety, depression, family issues, grief, as well as many other personal issues. Exploration of these problem areas can lead to healing.
I am passionate about my work as a counselor, and I believe in the client and counselor relationship. Through this relationship, clients can be comfortable dealing with issues of addiction, anxiety, depression, family issues, grief, as well as many other personal issues. Exploration of these problem areas can lead to healing.
Sheila L Taylor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, SP, C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Smyrna, TN 37167 (Online Only)
YOU CAN... reach your full potential, increase skills to navigate and cope with life stressors, address mental health and other challenges and establish a healthier, happier you. Are you struggling with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss or life transition struggles? I can help. My experience includes working with clients of various cultures, races, religions, socio-economic statuses and sexual orientations. Beyond mental health therapy, I am experienced in adoptions counseling, premarital counseling, pastoral support, blended family counseling, prison reentry counseling as well as group counseling.
YOU CAN... reach your full potential, increase skills to navigate and cope with life stressors, address mental health and other challenges and establish a healthier, happier you. Are you struggling with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss or life transition struggles? I can help. My experience includes working with clients of various cultures, races, religions, socio-economic statuses and sexual orientations. Beyond mental health therapy, I am experienced in adoptions counseling, premarital counseling, pastoral support, blended family counseling, prison reentry counseling as well as group counseling.
Road map to where? Their are many twists and turns in our lives that may take unexpected routes, come with difficult choices and sometimes negatives results. I'd like to work alongside you to help navigate a more stable and peaceful destination.
Road map to where? Their are many twists and turns in our lives that may take unexpected routes, come with difficult choices and sometimes negatives results. I'd like to work alongside you to help navigate a more stable and peaceful destination.
"Speak in such a way that others love to listen to you and listen in such a way that others love to speak to you." We are all going through own our journey through life and many times the path ahead feels and appears impossible. Or maybe there is so much damage from a road that blew up on you and now you can't see which way to go. No matter what age, we can all find pieces of our life that we can control and influence positively even in the midst of impossibility. Anxiety, anger, family conflict, behavioral issues, blended families, stress management. trauma, depression, and the list goes on of things that can impair our daily life.
"Speak in such a way that others love to listen to you and listen in such a way that others love to speak to you." We are all going through own our journey through life and many times the path ahead feels and appears impossible. Or maybe there is so much damage from a road that blew up on you and now you can't see which way to go. No matter what age, we can all find pieces of our life that we can control and influence positively even in the midst of impossibility. Anxiety, anger, family conflict, behavioral issues, blended families, stress management. trauma, depression, and the list goes on of things that can impair our daily life.
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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.
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.
JoAnn Breiner
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
I do not believe it is an accident that you are here right now. I do not believe it is a coincidence either. My journey has led me to this place at this point in time. My journey has included thousands of clinical hours helping people all over the world overcome real life battles. I have learned something new from every person that I have met and I will share what I know for sure. I know that you face difficult challenges every day. I know that you feel that there is no place in this world where you actually fit.
I do not believe it is an accident that you are here right now. I do not believe it is a coincidence either. My journey has led me to this place at this point in time. My journey has included thousands of clinical hours helping people all over the world overcome real life battles. I have learned something new from every person that I have met and I will share what I know for sure. I know that you face difficult challenges every day. I know that you feel that there is no place in this world where you actually fit.
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.
The therapeutic relationship is built on mutual trust and understanding and provides a safe space for clients to focus on their goals. If you find yourself struggling to reach your goals in life let's work together to make that happen.
The therapeutic relationship is built on mutual trust and understanding and provides a safe space for clients to focus on their goals. If you find yourself struggling to reach your goals in life let's work together to make that happen.
Anthony Philip Yater
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37129 (Online Only)
Book with me now by clicking on my website, I have immediate openings. Please email me if the availability on the website does not meet your needs. In my over 15 years working in mental health, I have found the best way to help people tackle their obstacles is through open, honest, direct, and caring interactions. I strive to create enough safety to allow people to feel the ability to push themselves and find new ways to grow.
Book with me now by clicking on my website, I have immediate openings. Please email me if the availability on the website does not meet your needs. In my over 15 years working in mental health, I have found the best way to help people tackle their obstacles is through open, honest, direct, and caring interactions. I strive to create enough safety to allow people to feel the ability to push themselves and find new ways to grow.
Lantern Lane Farm
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, LMFT, LCSW, LPC, CBIS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
Offering In-Person and Virtual Sessions for individuals, families, couples, children, adults, and teens...our specialists are here for you! With our sliding fee scale, we can affordably match you with a qualified therapist. Whether you are focusing on getting through today...or looking for an ally to help you achieve your long term goals. Lantern Lane Farm is here for you. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit, counseling center --Where Healing Happens.
Offering In-Person and Virtual Sessions for individuals, families, couples, children, adults, and teens...our specialists are here for you! With our sliding fee scale, we can affordably match you with a qualified therapist. Whether you are focusing on getting through today...or looking for an ally to help you achieve your long term goals. Lantern Lane Farm is here for you. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit, counseling center --Where Healing Happens.
Jason Pawlik
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
Immediate availability-I work collaboratively with my clients to identify specific therapeutic goals that fit the individual’s lifestyle. I am very compassionate about helping people with addictions, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, relational conflicts, and behavioral problems. I understand that it can be difficult to make the time in a busy schedule for self-care. That is why I also offer virtual counseling sessions for all of my clients in addition to traditional face to face counseling.
Immediate availability-I work collaboratively with my clients to identify specific therapeutic goals that fit the individual’s lifestyle. I am very compassionate about helping people with addictions, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, relational conflicts, and behavioral problems. I understand that it can be difficult to make the time in a busy schedule for self-care. That is why I also offer virtual counseling sessions for all of my clients in addition to traditional face to face counseling.
Online Therapists
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.
Aaron M Petrie
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37215 (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.
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.
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.
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.
Adam Barfoot
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd, MHSP
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37415
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.
Laura Leslie
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Franklin, TN 37067
Growing up in a military family, I sought a deep need for connection and affirmation, which I pursued through competitive sports and academics. It wasn’t until my early adulthood that I realized this deep need was a common thread with individuals across many backgrounds and cultures. I began to understand the value of the “wholeness” of a person rather than the perfection we are taught to run after. My desires for helping others continued with life experiences such as marrying at a young age, relocating to new cities, and becoming a new mother.
Growing up in a military family, I sought a deep need for connection and affirmation, which I pursued through competitive sports and academics. It wasn’t until my early adulthood that I realized this deep need was a common thread with individuals across many backgrounds and cultures. I began to understand the value of the “wholeness” of a person rather than the perfection we are taught to run after. My desires for helping others continued with life experiences such as marrying at a young age, relocating to new cities, and becoming a new mother.
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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.