Sports Psychology therapists in Holden, MA
Browse Sports Psychology therapists in Holden, Massachusetts. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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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
In-Person Near Holden, MA
Online in Holden, MA
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 Holden, MA
Sports
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 Holden, MA
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 Holden, 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 Holden, MA
Sports Psychology therapists in Holden, MA Statistics
Sports Psychology therapists in Holden, MA average 20 years of experience and charge around $259 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
$259
Accept insurance
14%
Offer sliding scale
43%
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% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 79% | Young Adult |
| 64% | Teen |
| 57% | Senior |
| 36% | Children |
Client Focus
| 71% | Men |
| 64% | Jewish |
| 64% | Military / Veterans |
| 64% | Women |
| 57% | Christian |