Sports Psychology therapists in Lakeside, CA
Browse Sports Psychology therapists in Lakeside, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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 Lakeside, CA
Online in Lakeside, CA
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 Lakeside, CA
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 Lakeside, CA (Online Only)
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 Lakeside, CA
Online in Lakeside, CA
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 Lakeside, CA
Sports Psychology therapists in Lakeside, CA Statistics
Sports Psychology therapists in Lakeside, 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 |