Sports Psychology therapists in Estero, Florida FL
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Sports Psychology
David Essel, M.S., O.M.
Counselor/Therapist, Master's Degree Psychology, Ordained All Faiths Minister
After playing basketball for a Division 1 college, Syracuse University, for 2 years, David fell in love with teaching mental toughness in all sports! For the past 37 years, number one best-selling author, counselor, life coach and sports psychology expert David Essel has helped hundreds of athletes to break through their own mental barriers, their own mind blocks, to be able to maximize their potential in their sport of choice. Here’s the opportunity to work with one of the top professionals in the world today, in order to start having more fun and success in any and all sports that you participate in. Basketball, tennis, baseball, golf, football, and skeet shooting are just a few of his specialties.
46 Years Experience
In-Person Near Estero, FL
Online in Estero, FL Florida
Sports Psychology
Dr. Elizabeth Coldren
Psychologist, PSYD, PSYPACT
I work with adult athletes, including those competing professionally, internationally, or at other elite levels. My focus is not on coaching your performance, but on supporting you as a human being who also happens to be an athlete. I work with people across all stages of their careers: the early years of building identity and navigating expectations, the intensity and visibility of peak competition, the disruption of injury, and the uncertainty that can come with transition or retirement. I work with athletes who are in the thick of their careers and those who are on the other side of competition, asking, “Who am I now, if I’m not defined by sport?” Even when things look successful from the outside, it can feel isolating to hold so much pressure, expectation, and visibility on your own.
Many athletes I see are navigating relationship strains connected to training, travel, and time away; the expectations and sacrifices that come with elite sport; pressure from coaches, sponsors, media, or social media; life in the public eye with very little true privacy; perfectionism, self-criticism, and the sense that you can never fully relax; family expectations; worries about long-term health or injury; questions of trust; and wondering who you are if you are not always competing, winning, or pushing through. There is often a deeper challenge of finding meaning, identity, and purpose beyond sport.
Confidentiality is central to this work. My office is intentionally private, with no shared waiting room or overlapping sessions, so you can arrive and leave without being seen by other clients. You are not just an athlete or a brand, you are a person navigating a complex life, relationships, health, and big decisions about the future. Our work centers you as a whole human, so you have a stable place to sort through what you are navigating and how you want to move forward.
26 Years Experience
Online in Estero, FL Florida
Sports Psychology
Long Island Psychotherapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-R, CCTP
Elite performance requires more than physical training—it demands an unshakeable mindset. Whether you are an athlete struggling with performance anxiety, recovering from an injury, battling a severe slump, or fighting perfectionism, the mental blocks can feel paralyzing. I use a forward-focused blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you develop laser focus, manage high-stakes pressure, and build emotional resilience. Together, we will transform your relationship with stress so you can perform freely, compete at your highest level, and find joy in the game again.
26 Years Experience
Online in Estero, FL Florida (Online Only)
Sports Psychology
Alejandro Sanchez, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Post-Doctoral Fellow
Enhance your athletic performance with the expert guidance of Alejandro Sanchez, Psy.D. Specializing in sports psychology, Dr. Sanchez helps athletes improve mental resilience, manage performance anxiety, and achieve their full potential. Using evidence-based techniques such as visualization, goal setting, and mindfulness, Dr. Sanchez supports athletes in developing the mental skills necessary for success both on and off the field.
5 Years Experience
Online in Estero, FL Florida
Sports Psychology
Marina Harris, Bloom Psychology Group
Psychologist, PhD, HSP-P, CMPC
As a former Division I gymnast and Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC), I understand sport from both a professional and a personal perspective. I work with youth, college, and professional athletes and high performers (performing artists, executives) across disciplines to address the mental side of performance. I can help high performers overcome mental blocks, build confidence, enhance present-moment focus, and feel more calm under pressure. Whether you're looking to break through a plateau, recover from injury, or simply get out of your own head, I can help you perform at your best and actually enjoy it.
6 Years Experience
Online in Estero, FL Florida (Online Only)
Sports Psychology therapists in Estero, Florida Statistics
Sports Psychology therapists in Estero, Florida average 18 years of experience and charge around $195 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (87%), Behavioral Therapy (45%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (42%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$195
Accept insurance
32%
Offer sliding scale
39%
Gender ID
| 48% |
Male |
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| 40% |
Female |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 58% |
In Person and Online |
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| 42% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 87% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 45% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 42% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 39% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 37% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 34% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 34% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 82% | Young Adult |
| 66% | Senior |
| 63% | Teen |
| 29% | Children |
Client Focus
| 53% | Women |
| 53% | Men |
| 45% | Military / Veterans |
| 34% | Jewish |
| 32% | Asian |