Sports Psychology therapists in Spring Valley, CA
Browse Sports Psychology therapists in Spring Valley, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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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 Near Spring Valley, CA
Online in Spring Valley, 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 Spring Valley, 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 Near Spring Valley, CA
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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 Near Spring Valley, CA
Online in Spring Valley, CA
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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.
11 Years Experience
Online in Spring Valley, CA (Online Only)
Sports Psychology therapists in Spring Valley, CA Statistics
Sports Psychology therapists in Spring Valley, CA average 19 years of experience and charge around $229 per session. 96% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (64%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (52%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (44%).
Average years in practice
19 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$229
Accept insurance
28%
Offer sliding scale
48%
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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| 32% |
Online Only |
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| 4% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 64% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 52% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 44% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 40% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 40% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 36% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 36% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 80% | Young Adult |
| 64% | Senior |
| 64% | Teen |
| 40% | Children |
Client Focus
| 68% | Men |
| 56% | Women |
| 52% | LGBTQ+ |
| 48% | Christian |
| 48% | Jewish |