Sports Psychology therapists in Los Angeles, CA
Browse Sports Psychology therapists in Los Angeles, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Alan Jacobson, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist, Nationally Registered Health Service Provider
I provide sports and performance psychology to high school, college, and professional athletes. I have worked with world-class athletes in a variety of sports (softball, baseball, soccer, figure skating, fencing, dance, basketball, and more). Whether you are a high school athlete or a professional, I use the most advanced, innovative techniques. I aim to help you feel "flow" more often, improve your overall performance, and experience a new and lasting sense of joy.
25 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA (Online Only)
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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
In-Person in Los Angeles, CA
Online in Los Angeles, CA
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Dr. Lori Lynn Mann
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, Psy.D.
I am a semi-pro endurance athlete, former NCAA Div 1 athlete, former high school state champion runner up, CIF champion, team NCAA champion member. and additionally, a high school cross country coach. I help other prep and pro athletes reach flow state before a major competition.
14 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA (Online Only)
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Michael Myette Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I specialize in counseling in Sports Psychology
19 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA (Online Only)
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Dr. Maxwell Rappoport
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I support athletes, performers, and professionals in high-pressure fields using Performance Psychology, CBT, and Mindfulness-based Performance Enhancement. Together, we target mental blocks, performance anxiety, and confidence issues—helping you optimize focus, resilience, and enjoyment in your sport or craft.
9 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA (Online Only)
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Drew Carr
Psychologist, Ph.D.
You had a good day. Work went well; you exercised; maybe even spent time with people you care about. Then you got home, noticed everything you had not done, opened your phone “for a minute,” and disappeared into comparison, research, or another plan to improve your life. By bedtime, the day no longer felt like enough. I work with thoughtful, driven folks, often ADHD or ADHD-ish, who look capable from the outside but feel restless, scattered, disconnected, or chronically behind. You may be successful and self-aware, yet exhausted from constantly trying to fix yourself.
My approach is practical and collaborative, grounded in contextual behavioral science. We look beneath procrastination, distraction, burnout, and indecision to understand how these patterns developed and what keeps them going. Therapy is not another performance test. It is a place to rebuild self-trust and act from what matters—not shame, fear, or proving.
I do not offer a final formula for what your life should be. I can help you slow the machinery down, recognize the rules that have been running you, and take the next honest step without abandoning yourself. If you have built a life that should feel meaningful but doesn't feel like home, contact me to see whether we're a good fit.
I do not offer a final formula for what your life should be. I can help you slow the machinery down, recognize the rules that have been running you, and take the next honest step without abandoning yourself. If you have built a life that should feel meaningful but doesn't feel like home, contact me to see whether we're a good fit.
10 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA (Online Only)
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Todd Deutsch
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
For more than 20 years, I’ve worked with athletes around confidence, performance anxiety, pressure, focus, motivation, identity, and the fear of failure. My approach helps athletes better understand what gets in the way mentally, manage the stress of competition, quiet overthinking, and build the confidence and emotional resilience needed to perform more freely and consistently.
21 Years Experience
In-Person Near Los Angeles, CA
Online in Los Angeles, CA
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New Beginnings Christian Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Athletes and active individuals often face pressure, performance anxiety, burnout, or challenges with motivation and focus. In sports psychology counseling, we help clients develop mental resilience, set achievable goals, and manage stress both on and off the field. By combining evidence-based psychological strategies with Christ-centered guidance, athletes gain tools to improve performance, maintain balance, and cultivate confidence, focus, and emotional well-being in all areas of life.
15 Years Experience
In-Person Near Los Angeles, CA
Online in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles has one of the highest concentrations of therapists in the United States, with a culture that broadly embraces personal growth, self-development, and long-term therapeutic work. The entertainment industry generates distinct demand for therapists who understand performance anxiety, identity, the psychological pressures of creative careers, and the particular challenges of fame and public scrutiny. LA's extraordinary diversity means therapists fluent in Spanish, Korean, Mandarin, Farsi, Armenian, and Tagalog are all abundant, making culturally matched care particularly accessible. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and the UCLA Health system anchor institutional mental health services across the Los Angeles basin.
Sports Psychology therapists in Los Angeles, CA Statistics
Sports Psychology therapists in Los Angeles, CA average 18 years of experience and charge around $226 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (62%), Psychodynamic Therapy (46%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (46%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$226
Accept insurance
31%
Offer sliding scale
54%
Gender ID
| 57% |
Male |
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| 31% |
Female |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 62% |
In Person and Online |
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| 38% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 62% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 46% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 46% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 42% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 38% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 35% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 35% | Gestalt Therapy |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 81% | Young Adult |
| 62% | Teen |
| 58% | Senior |
| 31% | Children |
Client Focus
| 65% | Men |
| 54% | Women |
| 46% | Jewish |
| 46% | LGBTQ+ |
| 42% | Black / African American |