Sports Psychology therapists in Nipomo, CA
Browse Sports Psychology therapists in Nipomo, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Michael Myette Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I specialize in counseling in Sports Psychology
19 Years Experience
Online in Nipomo, CA (Online Only)
Mary Knoblock, DNH
Hypnotherapist, DNH, RTT Practitioner, Hypnotist, Holistic Naturopath Practitioner, Spiritual Counselor
I love working with athletes who are interested in new tools like RTT hypnosis to work through sports performance blocks to increase their sports performance overall, or the emotion code for rebalancing.
11 Years Experience
Online in Nipomo, CA (Online Only)
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 Nipomo, CA
Roderic Burks - Integrative Mental Health
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, MS HSc, MA, LMHC, LPC
I work with athletes and active individuals to explore the mental, emotional, and relational patterns that impact performance and well-being. Together, we address anxiety, focus, motivation, and self-limiting beliefs while connecting with your strengths and goals. The aim is to build resilience, confidence, and a more balanced, focused, and empowered approach to sport and life.
26 Years Experience
Online in Nipomo, CA (Online Only)
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 Nipomo, CA (Online Only)
Sports Psychology therapists in Nipomo, CA Statistics
Sports Psychology therapists in Nipomo, CA average 18 years of experience and charge around $228 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (64%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (52%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (44%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$228
Accept insurance
28%
Offer sliding scale
52%
Gender ID
| 53% |
Male |
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| 35% |
Female |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 64% |
In Person and Online |
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| 36% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 64% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 52% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 44% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 44% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 40% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 40% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 36% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 80% | Young Adult |
| 64% | Senior |
| 60% | Teen |
| 36% | Children |
Client Focus
| 68% | Men |
| 56% | Women |
| 52% | LGBTQ+ |
| 48% | Christian |
| 48% | Jewish |