Sports Psychology therapists in Honolulu, Hawaii HI
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Sports
Duane Barone
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC
As an individual, I have competed in several sports at a high level. I sailed as a kid in the mid-70's and went from the back of the fleet to being a US Junior Team member. I took up tennis in middle school and high school, but never reached collegiate competition. I began playing racquetball in college and eventually reached the semi-pro level of play. I learned what it takes to succeed on the mental and emotional level through my own competitive career. It's about loving the process and hard work; the results will follow. Self-doubt and anxiety are what tends to limit our growth and performance on the court, in life, and in our relationships. Excessive egos can end up just as limiting through over-confidence and lack of effort.
21 Years Experience
In-Person in Honolulu, HI 96825
Online in Honolulu, HI Hawaii
Sports
Roderic Burks - Integrative Mental Health
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, MS HSc, MA, LMHC, LPC
I work with athletes and active individuals to explore the mental, emotional, and relational patterns that impact performance and well-being. Together, we address anxiety, focus, motivation, and self-limiting beliefs while connecting with your strengths and goals. The aim is to build resilience, confidence, and a more balanced, focused, and empowered approach to sport and life.
26 Years Experience
Online in Honolulu, HI Hawaii (Online Only)
Sports
Aaron Kapin
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, SEP, LMT
To be a sustainable in your efforts to excel, it's important to be able to not only access your drive, but also to actually fully rest on your off-time. Somatic Experiencing can help with both of those things.
And if you have an injury or trauma on the way that starts blocking your ability to do the things you want to do, we can work together to help your body bounce back from the stress of that incident.
11 Years Experience
Online in Honolulu, HI Hawaii (Online Only)
Sports
Mary Knoblock, DNH
Hypnotherapist, DNH, RTT Practitioner, Hypnotist, Holistic Naturopath Practitioner, Spiritual Counselor
I love working with athletes who are interested in new tools like RTT hypnosis to work through sports performance blocks to increase their sports performance overall, or the emotion code for rebalancing.
11 Years Experience
Online in Honolulu, HI Hawaii (Online Only)
Sports
Stuart Hellebrand, M.S., C.Ht.
Hypnotherapist
Hypnosis is a valuable tool for those seeking a competitive edge in sports performance. I have been involved with sports performance improvement since the 1970’s through my work with sports competitors to include recreational golfers, collegiate middle-distance runners and swimmers, marathon runners, and others. Noteworthy, among my clients, has been a CIF track and field champion, a swimmer on Cal Berkeley’s 2X national championship team, a collegiate middle-distance champion, and a marathoner who successfully completed the Mount Everest Marathon.
Addressing the performance aspects of sports through hypnosis complements physical training and can lead to breakthrough performances. My use of hypnosis works by reprogramming negative self-talk, empowering performance through affirmations and guided imagery, boosting confidence, and reducing anxiety. In that pre-competition jitters or fear of failure can derail an athlete’s mindset, hypnosis employs subconscious relaxation techniques and guided imagery to reduce cortisol levels and promote a calm composed state of mind, while fostering a winning attitude.
Studies have shown the efficacy of hypnosis in sports. For example, a 2016 review in the International Journal of Sports Science highlighted significant performance improvements in athletes who used hypnosis compared to those who did not. Those who used hypnosis reported better focus, reduced pre-competition anxiety, and enhanced execution of skills after hypnosis sessions.
In sports performance counseling, my use of hypnosis facilitates vivid mental imagery, allowing athletes to visualize successful performance. Research has shown that mental rehearsal can strengthen neural pathways, helping the body to perform as if it has already achieved the desired outcome. Using hypnotic relaxation to tap into an athlete’s subconscious allows the competitor to tap into their commitment to training, discipline, and goal achievement in a stress-free manner.
59 Years Experience
Online in Honolulu, HI Hawaii
Honolulu's surface image as a paradise can obscure significant mental health challenges tied to Hawaii's extreme cost of living — among the highest in the United States — the stress of geographic isolation, and the psychological weight carried by Native Hawaiian communities navigating cultural loss and historical trauma. The city has a majority Asian and Pacific Islander population, including large Japanese, Filipino, and Native Hawaiian communities, and culturally competent therapists who understand Pacific Islander family values and collectivist systems are especially sought after. Tripler Army Medical Center serves the military population across the Indo-Pacific Command, while The Queen's Medical Center provides civilian institutional mental health resources. Therapist availability in Honolulu is lower relative to comparable mainland metros, and telehealth has become important for residents seeking specialist matching beyond what is available locally.
Sports Psychology therapists in Honolulu, Hawaii Statistics
Sports Psychology therapists in Honolulu, Hawaii average 23 years of experience and charge around $279 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (43%), Gestalt Therapy (43%), and Hypnotherapy (43%).
Average years in practice
23 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$279
Accept insurance
29%
Offer sliding scale
57%
Gender ID
| 86% |
Male |
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| 14% |
Female |
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Session Type
| 57% |
In Person and Online |
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| 43% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 43% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 43% | Gestalt Therapy |
| 43% | Hypnotherapy |
| 43% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 43% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 43% | Somatic Therapy |
| 29% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 86% | Young Adult |
| 43% | Senior |
| 43% | Teen |
| 14% | Children |
Client Focus
| 71% | Men |
| 71% | Women |
| 57% | Black / African American |
| 57% | Christian |
| 57% | LGBTQ+ |