Sports Psychology therapists in Amherst, MA
Browse Sports Psychology therapists in Amherst, Massachusetts. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Marc Feinberg
Pastoral Counselor/Therapist, CBC
Great athletes train their bodies — champions train their minds. Sports psychology unlocks the mental edge that separates talent from greatness. Pressure, fear, and self-doubt can sabotage performance, but mental mastery transforms them into fuel for focus and confidence. Through visualization, emotional control, and belief training, athletes learn to turn setbacks into comebacks and nerves into power. The goal isn’t just to win — it’s to perform with freedom, clarity, and joy. When your mind and heart align with your purpose, your potential becomes unstoppable. Every victory begins in the mind — and greatness follows where belief leads.
26 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, MA
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Jay Shaw
Hypnotherapist, CHt (Certified Hypnotherapist)
Athletic performance breaks down between the ears before it breaks down on the field. Choke moments, performance anxiety, inconsistency under pressure these are subconscious patterns, not skill gaps. I work with competitive athletes to rebuild the identity they compete from: new pressure responses, new pre-performance baselines, and a nervous system calibrated for execution when it counts most.
8 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, MA
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Beth Kurland
Psychologist, Ph.D.
When anxiety interferes with performance, it can feel frustrating and discouraging. By learning to work with anxiety rather than fight against it, you can cultivate the confidence and focus needed to stay in flow and perform at your best. Together, we’ll explore what’s happening in your autonomic nervous system and develop practical tools to help you find your optimal zone—where you can accelerate when needed, ease up when it’s time to recover, and consistently access your highest potential.
32 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, MA
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Blair P. Bisher
Treatment Center, NCC, PhD(c), CSAT-c, MS, MHA, PMP
I've worked with several collegiate and professional athletes to help them achieve their 'miracle state.' Leveraging an identity framework to establish a path from the current to the desired state.
27 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, MA
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Resilience Therapy Group
Therapist, LCSW, LMHC, LMSW, MHC-LP, PMH-C
Performance pressure, injury, identity, and motivation all live where sport meets mental health. Our clinicians work with athletes to strengthen focus, manage anxiety, and build the mental resilience that supports both performance and the whole person behind it.
11 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, MA
Sports Psychology therapists in Amherst, MA Statistics
Sports Psychology therapists in Amherst, MA average 20 years of experience and charge around $258 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (71%), Internal Family Systems (IFS) (50%), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (43%).
Average years in practice
20 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$258
Accept insurance
14%
Offer sliding scale
36%
Gender ID
| 62% |
Male |
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| 38% |
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
| 71% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 50% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 43% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 43% | Hypnotherapy |
| 43% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 36% | Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 79% | Young Adult |
| 64% | Teen |
| 57% | Senior |
| 36% | Children |
Client Focus
| 64% | Men |
| 64% | Military / Veterans |
| 57% | Christian |
| 57% | Jewish |
| 57% | Women |