Online Sports Psychology therapists in Rio Rancho, New Mexico NM
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The Balanced Path
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LCPC, MAT, LPC-S, D.B.H., LMFT, LCSW, NCC
Jeff Pontes LPCC, Agency Owner, Clinical Supervisor specializes in fitness, nutrition and health counseling. Therapy helps athletes and active individuals improve focus, motivation, stress management, and mental resilience. Clients learn strategies to enhance performance, overcome challenges, and maintain balance.
9 Years Experience
Online in Rio Rancho, NM
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Adria Hagg
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Athletes often struggle with anxiety, depressed mood and fear of failure in the high pressure world of competitive professional and college sports. I work with athletes to build self-esteem and mental endurance. In therapy, we often work on CBT and mindfulness skills to challenge intrusive thoughts and overwhelming emotions in the moments before the competition begins.
14 Years Experience
Online in Rio Rancho, NM (Online Only)
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Stuart Hellebrand, M.S., C.Ht.
Hypnotherapist
Hypnosis is a valuable tool for those seeking a competitive edge in sports performance. I have been involved with sports performance improvement since the 1970’s through my work with sports competitors to include recreational golfers, collegiate middle-distance runners and swimmers, marathon runners, and others. Noteworthy, among my clients, has been a CIF track and field champion, a swimmer on Cal Berkeley’s 2X national championship team, a collegiate middle-distance champion, and a marathoner who successfully completed the Mount Everest Marathon.
Addressing the performance aspects of sports through hypnosis complements physical training and can lead to breakthrough performances. My use of hypnosis works by reprogramming negative self-talk, empowering performance through affirmations and guided imagery, boosting confidence, and reducing anxiety. In that pre-competition jitters or fear of failure can derail an athlete’s mindset, hypnosis employs subconscious relaxation techniques and guided imagery to reduce cortisol levels and promote a calm composed state of mind, while fostering a winning attitude.
Studies have shown the efficacy of hypnosis in sports. For example, a 2016 review in the International Journal of Sports Science highlighted significant performance improvements in athletes who used hypnosis compared to those who did not. Those who used hypnosis reported better focus, reduced pre-competition anxiety, and enhanced execution of skills after hypnosis sessions.
In sports performance counseling, my use of hypnosis facilitates vivid mental imagery, allowing athletes to visualize successful performance. Research has shown that mental rehearsal can strengthen neural pathways, helping the body to perform as if it has already achieved the desired outcome. Using hypnotic relaxation to tap into an athlete’s subconscious allows the competitor to tap into their commitment to training, discipline, and goal achievement in a stress-free manner.
59 Years Experience
Online in Rio Rancho, NM
Sports
Daniel Gowan
Counselor/Therapist, LPC-S, LCDC, CSAT
I understand the pressure, performance anxiety, and identity struggles that can come with competitive sports. Together, we’ll strengthen mental resilience, clarify goals, and cultivate a mindset that honors both excellence and personal well-being.
24 Years Experience
Online in Rio Rancho, NM
Sports
Three Oaks Behavioral Health & Wellness
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LCMHC, LCAS
Helping athletes improve performance, focus, and mental resilience.
7 Years Experience
Online in Rio Rancho, NM
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Jay Shaw
Hypnotherapist, CHt (Certified Hypnotherapist)
Athletic performance breaks down between the ears before it breaks down on the field. Choke moments, performance anxiety, inconsistency under pressure these are subconscious patterns, not skill gaps. I work with competitive athletes to rebuild the identity they compete from: new pressure responses, new pre-performance baselines, and a nervous system calibrated for execution when it counts most.
8 Years Experience
Online in Rio Rancho, NM
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Marc Feinberg
Pastoral Counselor/Therapist, CBC
Great athletes train their bodies — champions train their minds. Sports psychology unlocks the mental edge that separates talent from greatness. Pressure, fear, and self-doubt can sabotage performance, but mental mastery transforms them into fuel for focus and confidence. Through visualization, emotional control, and belief training, athletes learn to turn setbacks into comebacks and nerves into power. The goal isn’t just to win — it’s to perform with freedom, clarity, and joy. When your mind and heart align with your purpose, your potential becomes unstoppable. Every victory begins in the mind — and greatness follows where belief leads.
26 Years Experience
Online in Rio Rancho, NM
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Aaron Kapin
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, SEP, LMT
To be a sustainable in your efforts to excel, it's important to be able to not only access your drive, but also to actually fully rest on your off-time. Somatic Experiencing can help with both of those things.
And if you have an injury or trauma on the way that starts blocking your ability to do the things you want to do, we can work together to help your body bounce back from the stress of that incident.
11 Years Experience
Online in Rio Rancho, NM (Online Only)
Sports Psychology therapists in Rio Rancho, New Mexico Statistics
Sports Psychology therapists in Rio Rancho, New Mexico average 20 years of experience and charge around $252 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Sports Psychology (100%), Anxiety or Fears (75%), and Stress (75%).
Average years in practice
20 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$252
Gender ID
| 59% |
Male |
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| 25% |
Female |
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| 8% |
Non-Binary |
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| 8% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 75% |
In Person and Online |
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| 25% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Sports Psychology |
| 75% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 75% | Stress |
| 75% | Self Esteem |
| 75% | Men’s Issues |
| 63% | Forgiveness |
| 63% | Life Coaching |