Sports Psychology therapists in North Fort Myers, FL
Browse Sports Psychology therapists in North Fort Myers, Florida. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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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 North Fort Myers, FL
Online in North Fort Myers, FL
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Jason Powell
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, CST
Behind the discipline, pressure, and public image, athletes are still human - navigating relationships, identity, and the emotional cost of constant performance. My work with professional athletes goes beyond sport; it focuses on the relational and psychological demands that come with success, visibility, and private strain. Therapy offers a discreet space to process the intersections of competition, intimacy, and identity - how performance anxiety, trust issues, or infidelity can quietly affect focus, motivation, and connection at home. Together, we address the emotional load of being depended on, desired, or defined by the game, and build the tools to sustain balance both on and off the field. Sessions are conducted privately through HIPAA-compliant Zoom across twelve licensed states, and in person at 220 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. For high-profile clients, confidentiality and precision are paramount — the work stays focused, contained, and entirely your own.
5 Years Experience
Online in North Fort Myers, FL
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Jarrece Patrick
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Does your child struggle with confidence on and off the court? Sports can be an immense source of pressure, and the internal narrative of a young athlete often dictates their performance as much as their physical skill. In my practice, I provide a supportive space to help your child navigate the stressors of competitive sports, manage performance anxiety, and build a resilient sense of self-worth that extends far beyond the final whistle. We will work together to quiet the inner critic, embrace a growth mindset, and ensure that their identity is rooted in personal values rather than just athletic outcomes.
8 Years Experience
Online in North Fort Myers, FL (Online Only)
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Dr. Cheryl D La Rotta
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Ph.D, LMHC
I offer specialized Sports Psychotherapy designed to optimize the athlete’s nervous system for high-pressure environments. Utilizing Dr.-level clinical insight and EMDR, I help clients overcome performance-based trauma and chronic stress. Whether you are battling a slump, recovering from a public failure, or preparing for elite competition, my practice provides the tactical emotional tools to settle your 'fight-or-flight' response and restore your focus and confidence.
15 Years Experience
Online in North Fort Myers, FL
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Lauren Chavis
Psychologist, PsyD, PMH-C
Athletes face a unique combination of performance pressure, expectations, identity, competition, and setbacks. As a former collegiate athlete, I understand the demands of competitive sports and work with athletes on performance anxiety, confidence, perfectionism, motivation, injury and transition, and managing the mental side of competition.
16 Years Experience
Online in North Fort Myers, FL
Sports Psychology therapists in North Fort Myers, FL Statistics
Sports Psychology therapists in North Fort Myers, FL average 17 years of experience and charge around $215 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (81%), Behavioral Therapy (44%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (42%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$215
Accept insurance
33%
Offer sliding scale
47%
Gender ID
| 47% |
Female |
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| 45% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 56% |
In Person and Online |
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| 44% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 81% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 44% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 42% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 40% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 37% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 37% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 33% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 84% | Young Adult |
| 63% | Senior |
| 60% | Teen |
| 28% | Children |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 51% | Men |
| 42% | Military / Veterans |
| 37% | LGBTQ+ |
| 35% | Christian |