Sports Psychology therapists in Lancaster, CA
Browse Sports Psychology therapists in Lancaster, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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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 Lancaster, CA (Online Only)
Sports
Dr. Mitch Keil, PsyD
Psychologist, Keil Psych Group
Athletes often spend enormous amounts of time training their bodies while giving far less attention to the mind that's actually directing them.
Sports psychology can help with performance anxiety, confidence, focus, motivation, perfectionism, fear of failure, recovering from mistakes, and performing under pressure. But our approach also goes deeper. Sometimes the thing interfering with performance isn't simply a lack of mental skills. There may be something psychologically meaningful happening beneath the surface.
For some athletes, performance becomes inseparable from self-worth. A mistake doesn't just feel like a mistake—it feels like something is wrong with you. Others become overly controlled, lose their instincts under pressure, struggle with expectations from coaches or parents, or find that the harder they try to perform, the further they get from the relaxed and instinctive state where they perform best.
Our approach to sports psychology combines performance-focused strategies with psychodynamic and depth-oriented therapy. We work on the practical side—focus, emotional regulation, confidence, visualization, resilience, and performing under pressure—while also understanding the deeper patterns that may be getting in your way.
We also work with athletes navigating injury, burnout, transitions, loss of confidence, and the difficult question of who you are when you're not competing or performing at your best.
The goal isn't just better performance. It's greater psychological freedom—the ability to compete hard, take risks, recover from failure, trust yourself, and perform without your entire sense of self riding on the outcome.
16 Years Experience
Online in Lancaster, CA
Sports
Dr. Sari Shepphird
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Dr. Sari is beyond an expert in sports psychology and recognized as an award winning leader in sport & performance psychology. She works with athletes, coaches, teams and performers from every premiere sport. She works with World Champions, Olympians, elite athletes, and rising stars from nearly every sport imaginable.
30 Years Experience
Online in Lancaster, CA
Sports
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 Lancaster, CA
Sports
Michael Ceely
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Sport Psychology Services
10 Years Experience
Online in Lancaster, CA
Lancaster is the largest city of the Antelope Valley, a high-desert community north of Los Angeles shaped by aerospace employment tied to Edwards Air Force Base and the region's flight-test heritage, alongside families drawn by affordability. Geographic isolation from the LA basin, extreme summer heat, and long commutes for many workers contribute to stress, and the valley has historically had fewer providers than its population needs. Antelope Valley Medical Center and regional clinics anchor care, with telehealth increasingly bridging the distance to LA's larger therapy market.
Sports Psychology therapists in Lancaster, CA Statistics
Sports Psychology therapists in Lancaster, CA average 18 years of experience and charge around $230 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (67%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (54%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (46%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$230
Accept insurance
29%
Offer sliding scale
50%
Gender ID
| 53% |
Male |
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| 33% |
Female |
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| 7% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 67% |
In Person and Online |
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| 33% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 67% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 54% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 46% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 42% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 42% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 38% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 38% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 79% | Young Adult |
| 63% | Senior |
| 63% | Teen |
| 38% | Children |
Client Focus
| 67% | Men |
| 54% | Women |
| 50% | LGBTQ+ |
| 46% | Christian |
| 46% | Jewish |