Sports Psychology therapists in Easthampton, MA
Browse Sports Psychology therapists in Easthampton, Massachusetts. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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 Easthampton, MA
Sports
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 Easthampton, MA
Sports
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 Easthampton, MA
Sports
Carrie Gauthier
Hypnotherapist, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, CCHt
Mental rehearsal is a core tenant of my approach to hypnosis. My motivational and success-oriented outcome hypnotic programming uses a lot of future goals visualized along with elevated emotions to mentally/emotionally rehearse the desired outcome. The subconscious responds to feelings and images very strongly and this is why so many are able to manifest what they desire, it is through mastery of this hypnotic method. We may rely on pineal gland breathing to change our chemical makeup in minutes from a low-frequency emotion to an elevated state.
2 Years Experience
Online in Easthampton, MA (Online Only)
Sports
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 Easthampton, MA
Sports Psychology therapists in Easthampton, MA Statistics
Sports Psychology therapists in Easthampton, 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 |