Sports Psychology therapists in La Mesa, CA
Browse Sports Psychology therapists in La Mesa, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Matthew Bishop
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Doctorate in Behavioral Health Leadership
Athletes face unique pressures — performance, injury recovery, competition, and identity. I work with clients to strengthen focus, manage stress, and balance the drive for achievement with overall well-being.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near La Mesa, CA
Online in La Mesa, CA
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Jacqlyn Wax Creviston
Psychologist, M.A. Sports Pysychology; Psy.D Clinical Psychology
Treatment for Sports Psychology Include:
positive self-talk
imagery
goal setting
relaxation techniques
Stress management and coping skills
6 Years Experience
Online in La Mesa, CA (Online Only)
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Dr. Divya Kakaiya Healthy Within
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist Ph. D M.S. BCN-L
Elite performance lives in the space between physical mastery and mental precision — where the body knows exactly what to do, but the brain must stay calm enough to let it.
Neurofeedback trains this state deliberately, building the focused, composed neural patterns that separate good athletes from great ones. Reaction time sharpens, performance anxiety dissolves, and the brain learns to access the zone on demand — not just by accident.
41 Years Experience
In-Person Near La Mesa, CA
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Chris 'Bucky' Bateman
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Athletes face unique psychological challenges; performance anxiety, identity tied to sport, injury recovery, and the pressure to perform consistently at the highest level. We work with athletes to develop mental resilience, manage performance anxiety, and build the psychological skills that translate directly to better performance and a healthier relationship with their sport.
21 Years Experience
In-Person Near La Mesa, CA
Online in La Mesa, CA
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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 La Mesa, CA (Online Only)
Sports Psychology therapists in La Mesa, CA Statistics
Sports Psychology therapists in La Mesa, CA average 19 years of experience and charge around $225 per session. 96% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (58%), Psychodynamic Therapy (46%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (46%).
Average years in practice
19 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$225
Accept insurance
31%
Offer sliding scale
54%
Gender ID
| 54% |
Male |
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| 34% |
Female |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 61% |
In Person and Online |
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| 35% |
Online Only |
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| 4% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 58% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 46% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 46% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 38% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 38% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 35% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 35% | Gestalt Therapy |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 81% | Young Adult |
| 62% | Senior |
| 62% | Teen |
| 35% | Children |
Client Focus
| 69% | Men |
| 58% | Women |
| 50% | Jewish |
| 50% | LGBTQ+ |
| 46% | Black / African American |