Sports Psychology therapists in San Diego, CA
Browse Sports Psychology therapists in San Diego, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Chris 'Bucky' Bateman
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Athletes face unique psychological challenges; performance anxiety, identity tied to sport, injury recovery, and the pressure to perform consistently at the highest level. We work with athletes to develop mental resilience, manage performance anxiety, and build the psychological skills that translate directly to better performance and a healthier relationship with their sport.
21 Years Experience
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92037
Online in San Diego, CA
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Jacqlyn Wax Creviston
Psychologist, M.A. Sports Pysychology; Psy.D Clinical Psychology
Treatment for Sports Psychology Include:
positive self-talk
imagery
goal setting
relaxation techniques
Stress management and coping skills
6 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA (Online Only)
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Dr. Divya Kakaiya Healthy Within
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist Ph. D M.S. BCN-L
Elite performance lives in the space between physical mastery and mental precision — where the body knows exactly what to do, but the brain must stay calm enough to let it.
Neurofeedback trains this state deliberately, building the focused, composed neural patterns that separate good athletes from great ones. Reaction time sharpens, performance anxiety dissolves, and the brain learns to access the zone on demand — not just by accident.
41 Years Experience
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92121
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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
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92102
Online in San Diego, CA
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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 Diego, CA (Online Only)
Sports Psychology therapists in San Diego, CA Statistics
Sports Psychology therapists in San Diego, CA average 19 years of experience and charge around $227 per session. 96% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (56%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (44%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (41%).
Average years in practice
19 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$227
Accept insurance
30%
Offer sliding scale
59%
Gender ID
| 55% |
Male |
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| 33% |
Female |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 63% |
In Person and Online |
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| 33% |
Online Only |
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| 4% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 56% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 44% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 41% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 41% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 37% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 33% | Gestalt Therapy |
| 30% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 81% | Young Adult |
| 59% | Teen |
| 56% | Senior |
| 30% | Children |
Client Focus
| 74% | Men |
| 63% | Women |
| 52% | Jewish |
| 52% | LGBTQ+ |
| 48% | Black / African American |