Sports Psychology therapists in Sherwood Park, AB
Browse Sports Psychology therapists in Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Serenity Ridge Therapy
Counsellor/Therapist, RP (Qualifying), CCC
Supporting individuals in managing performance pressure, mindset, and identity, while creating a more balanced and sustainable relationship with achievement.
1 Years Experience
Online in Sherwood Park, AB (Online Only)
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Claire Benade
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Whether you are a high end athlete or hoping to get there in the future, there is a unique list of thoughts and feelings to cope with. High performance athletes hold a lot of pressure to perform which can weigh on your mental health and influence you performance. I will work with you on strategies for coping as well as looking at the larger team dynamic to ensure the best support for you. I will help support you as we work through the thoughts and feelings you are having to move you forward in your sports career. Focusing on therapeutic relationship and building trust allows me to help support you while using a solution-focused lens.
6 Years Experience
Online in Sherwood Park, AB
Sports
Wahab Hanif
Psychologist, M.A., RPsych
We provide mental coaching and support for athletes, helping you enhance performance, manage stress, and achieve your athletic goals.
18 Years Experience
Online in Sherwood Park, AB
Sports
Aaron Chin
Licensed Mental Health Counsellor, MA, RCC
When working with sports psychology, I like to start with some mindfulness around the issue to gain a deeper understanding of the experience, from here there are many options, and I rely of the client's wisdom to guide me.
4 Years Experience
Online in Sherwood Park, AB
Sports
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 Sherwood Park, AB
Sports Psychology therapists in Sherwood Park, AB Statistics
Sports Psychology therapists in Sherwood Park, AB average 14 years of experience and charge around $186 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (80%), Narrative Therapy (60%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (53%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$186
Accept insurance
73%
Offer sliding scale
60%
Gender ID
| 55% |
Male |
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| 35% |
Female |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 80% |
In Person and Online |
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| 20% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 80% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 60% | Narrative Therapy |
| 53% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 53% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 53% | Gottman Method Couples Therapy |
| 47% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 40% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 93% | Adult |
| 87% | Young Adult |
| 73% | Teen |
| 60% | Senior |
| 53% | Children |
Client Focus
| 40% | Men |
| 33% | Women |
| 27% | LGBTQ+ |
| 20% | Asian |
| 20% | Christian |