Sports Psychology therapists in Sacramento, California CA
We are proud to feature top rated Sports Psychology therapists in Sacramento. We encourage you to review each profile to find your best match.
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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 Sacramento, CA California (Online Only)
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Higher Sights Counseling
Counselor/Therapist
We have a staff of psychotherapists and med prescribers that work with clients who specialize in sports psychology issues. We offer CBT, DBT, EMDR, IFS (to name a few treatment modalities) and medication in addition to many problem-solving therapies to help you learn new coping skills to improve your life.
16 Years Experience
Online in Sacramento, CA California
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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
Online in Sacramento, CA California
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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 Sacramento, CA California (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
Online in Sacramento, CA California
Sacramento is the state capital with a large government and public sector workforce, and therapists here frequently address the particular stresses of public service careers, bureaucratic work environments, and the emotional toll of policy work. The city's location in the Central Valley means it serves diverse communities including large Latino, Southeast Asian, and Hmong populations, with demand for culturally competent and multilingual therapists well established. UC Davis Health provides major institutional mental health resources, with a growing private practice community serving Midtown, East Sacramento, Land Park, and the surrounding suburbs. Sacramento's lower cost of living relative to the Bay Area has attracted many therapists from the region, expanding the range of available care.
Sports Psychology therapists in Sacramento, California Statistics
Sports Psychology therapists in Sacramento, California average 18 years of experience and charge around $226 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (67%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (58%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (50%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$226
Accept insurance
29%
Offer sliding scale
54%
Gender ID
| 52% |
Male |
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| 30% |
Female |
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| 9% |
Non-Binary |
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| 9% |
Gender Fluid |
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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) |
| 58% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 50% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 46% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 42% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 38% | Gestalt Therapy |
| 33% | Eclectic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 83% | Young Adult |
| 63% | Senior |
| 58% | Teen |
| 38% | Children |
Client Focus
| 75% | Men |
| 63% | Women |
| 54% | LGBTQ+ |
| 50% | Military / Veterans |
| 46% | Black / African American |