Sports Psychology therapists in Vista, CA
Browse Sports Psychology therapists in Vista, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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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 Vista, CA
Sports
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 Vista, CA
Online in Vista, CA
Sports
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 Vista, CA (Online Only)
Sports
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 Vista, CA
Online in Vista, CA
Sports
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 Vista, CA
Vista is a North County San Diego city in the inland foothills, with a large Latino community, a craft-brewing and small-industry economy, and a mix of comfortable hillside and working-class neighborhoods. Mental health needs include immigrant family stress, economic pressure, and youth concerns, with Spanish-language care in steady demand. North County's provider network and San Diego's market serve the area.
Sports Psychology therapists in Vista, CA Statistics
Sports Psychology therapists in Vista, 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 |