Sports Psychology therapists in Mead Valley, California CA
Mead Valley Therapists (Statistics)
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$214
Gender ID
| 57% |
Male |
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| 35% |
Female |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 68% |
In Person and Online |
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| 32% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 68% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 58% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 42% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 37% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 37% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 37% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 32% | Behavioral Therapy |
We are proud to feature top rated Sports Psychology therapists in Mead Valley, CA. We encourage you to review each profile to find your best match.
Sports Psychology
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.
8 Years Experience
Online in Mead Valley, California (Online Only)
Sports Psychology
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.
29 Years Experience
Online in Mead Valley, California
Sports Psychology
Alvarado Therapy, EMDR Trauma Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LMHC
At Alvarado Therapy, we understand the unique mental and emotional challenges that athletes face, from performance anxiety and perfectionism to identity struggles and injury recovery. The pressure to succeed can lead to stress, burnout, and self-doubt, impacting both athletic performance and overall well-being. Using evidence-based approaches like EMDR, mindfulness, and cognitive-behavioral strategies, we help athletes develop mental resilience, enhance focus, and build confidence—both on and off the field. Whether you’re struggling with pressure, setbacks, or transitioning beyond sports, we provide a safe, supportive space to help you thrive. Reach out today to strengthen both your mind and your game.
15 Years Experience
Online in Mead Valley, California
Sports Psychology
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.
58 Years Experience
Online in Mead Valley, California
Sports Psychology
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.
10 Years Experience
Online in Mead Valley, California (Online Only)