Sports Psychology therapists in Tampa, Florida FL
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Sports Psychology
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
In-Person Near Tampa, FL
Online in Tampa, FL Florida
Sports Psychology
Michael Zamrin
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, MSW, MA
In the world of sports, physical skill is only part of the equation—mental strength, focus, and confidence are just as crucial to success. As a therapist with a special interest in sports psychology, I help young athletes overcome the internal obstacles that can hold them back, such as performance anxiety, self-doubt, and negative thinking. Through targeted mental skills training, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and a supportive therapeutic relationship, I work with athletes to build confidence, develop resilience, and stay mentally strong under pressure. My goal is to help young athletes move past the fears and mental blocks that get in the way, so they can fully access their potential and perform at their best—both on and off the field.
36 Years Experience
Online in Tampa, FL Florida (Online Only)
Sports Psychology
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 Tampa, FL Florida
Sports Psychology
Dr. Michelle Solomon
Psychologist, PsyD
I support athletes and performers navigating the mental and emotional demands of their sport or craft. My approach blends practical strategies with emotional insight to strengthen both your game and your confidence.
9 Years Experience
Online in Tampa, FL Florida (Online Only)
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 Tampa, FL Florida (Online Only)
Tampa is a rapidly growing city with a significant military presence at MacDill AFB, creating sustained demand for therapists who specialize in military trauma, deployment-related adjustment, and the challenges of veteran and military family life. The city's growth has brought a large influx of transplants from the Northeast and Midwest, and therapists frequently address the adjustment, social isolation, and identity shifts common among people rebuilding their lives in a new city. Tampa General Hospital and AdventHealth serve as major institutional mental health anchors, with a growing private practice community concentrated in South Tampa, Hyde Park, and the New Tampa corridor. Many Tampa therapists now offer telehealth, making it easier to serve clients spread across Hillsborough and Pinellas counties.
Sports Psychology therapists in Tampa, Florida Statistics
Sports Psychology therapists in Tampa, Florida average 18 years of experience and charge around $211 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (83%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (43%), and Behavioral Therapy (43%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$211
Accept insurance
33%
Offer sliding scale
40%
Gender ID
| 48% |
Male |
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| 44% |
Female |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 55% |
In Person and Online |
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| 45% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 83% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 43% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 40% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 38% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 35% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 33% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 80% | Young Adult |
| 60% | Teen |
| 60% | Senior |
| 28% | Children |
Client Focus
| 53% | Men |
| 53% | Women |
| 43% | Military / Veterans |
| 35% | LGBTQ+ |
| 30% | Jewish |