Sports Psychology therapists in Fleming Island, FL
Browse Sports Psychology therapists in Fleming Island, Florida. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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
Online in Fleming Island, FL
Guy J Iacono
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Performance under pressure is a mental skill, not just a physical one. Every athlete knows what it feels like to train well and compete poorly, to let a mistake spiral, to tighten up at the wrong moment, or to carry the weight of expectation in a way that works against you. The physical side of athletic performance gets enormous attention. The mental side is often undertrained, misunderstood, or ignored entirely until it becomes a problem.
I bring both clinical training and firsthand experience to this work. I have competed at a high level, captained teams, and coached a championship baseball program. I understand what it takes to perform when it matters, how quickly confidence can erode under pressure, and what separates athletes who get the most out of their ability from those who do not. That experience shapes how I work with athletes in a way that no textbook alone can replicate.
In our work together, we address the mental side of performance directly. That includes managing anxiety and performance pressure, developing focus and consistency, building resilience after setbacks or injury, working through slumps, and strengthening the mental habits that allow athletes to compete at their ceiling rather than below it. We also address the identity and transition challenges that come with sport, including what happens when a career or playing days come to an end.
I work with athletes at every level, from high school competitors navigating recruitment pressure to college athletes managing expectations to adult athletes and executives who bring a performance mindset to everything they do.
If you are ready to take the mental side of your performance as seriously as the physical, I invite you to schedule a free 15-minute consultation.
10 Years Experience
Online in Fleming Island, FL
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 Fleming Island, FL (Online Only)
Dr. Meghan Miller
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
As both a clinical psychologist and someone deeply embedded in sport culture, I work with athletes navigating both performance goals and mental health concerns. Sports psychology is not only about optimizing performance under pressure, improving focus, or strengthening confidence. It also includes addressing anxiety, burnout, identity struggles, injury recovery, depression, and the clinical needs that often go unspoken in competitive environments. I integrate evidence-based therapies such as CBT and ACT to help athletes regulate emotions, manage performance pressure, and build resilience while also attending to underlying mental health concerns. My approach supports the whole person, not just the athlete, so success is sustainable both on and off the field.
14 Years Experience
Online in Fleming Island, FL (Online Only)
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 Fleming Island, FL
Sports Psychology therapists in Fleming Island, FL Statistics
Sports Psychology therapists in Fleming Island, 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) (80%), Behavioral Therapy (44%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (41%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$215
Accept insurance
34%
Offer sliding scale
46%
Gender ID
| 49% |
Female |
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| 43% |
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
| 80% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 44% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 41% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 39% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 39% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 39% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 34% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 83% | Young Adult |
| 66% | Senior |
| 59% | Teen |
| 27% | Children |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 54% | Men |
| 44% | Military / Veterans |
| 39% | LGBTQ+ |
| 37% | Christian |