Sports Psychology therapists in San Clemente, CA
Browse Sports Psychology therapists in San Clemente, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Dr. Sharareh Namjoo
Marriage and Family Therapist, Doctor of Psychology
Athletic performance involves more than physical ability. Pressure, perfectionism, fear of failure, self-doubt, injury, and difficulty recovering from mistakes can interfere with confidence, focus, and enjoyment of the sport.
I help athletes strengthen mental resilience, regulate performance anxiety, improve concentration, and develop a healthier inner dialogue. Using approaches such as CBT, mindfulness, visualization, and hypnotherapy, we work to build confidence, support recovery from setbacks, and create a balanced identity that extends beyond performance and results.
26 Years Experience
Online in San Clemente, CA (Online Only)
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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 San Clemente, CA
Online in San Clemente, CA
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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 San Clemente, CA
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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
Online in San Clemente, CA
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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 San Clemente, CA (Online Only)
Sports Psychology therapists in San Clemente, CA Statistics
Sports Psychology therapists in San Clemente, CA average 19 years of experience and charge around $227 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (62%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (46%), and Behavioral Therapy (42%).
Average years in practice
19 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$227
Accept insurance
35%
Offer sliding scale
62%
Gender ID
| 54% |
Male |
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| 34% |
Female |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 65% |
In Person and Online |
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| 35% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 62% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 46% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 42% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 42% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 38% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 35% | Eclectic Therapy |
| 35% | Gestalt Therapy |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 58% | Senior |
| 58% | Teen |
| 31% | Children |
Client Focus
| 77% | Men |
| 65% | Women |
| 54% | LGBTQ+ |
| 50% | Black / African American |
| 50% | Christian |