Sports Psychology therapists in West Springfield, Massachusetts MA
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Sports Psychology
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 West Springfield, MA Massachusetts (Online Only)
Sports Psychology
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 West Springfield, MA Massachusetts
Sports Psychology
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 West Springfield, MA Massachusetts
Sports Psychology
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 West Springfield, MA Massachusetts
Sports Psychology
Prof. 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 West Springfield, MA Massachusetts
Sports Psychology therapists in West Springfield, Massachusetts Statistics
Sports Psychology therapists in West Springfield, Massachusetts average 22 years of experience and charge around $251 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (46%), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (46%), and Behavioral Therapy (38%).
Average years in practice
22 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$251
Accept insurance
15%
Offer sliding scale
31%
Gender ID
| 73% |
Male |
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| 27% |
Female |
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Session Type
| 69% |
In Person and Online |
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| 31% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 46% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 46% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 38% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 38% | Hypnotherapy |
| 31% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 31% | Somatic Therapy |
| 31% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 62% | Teen |
| 62% | Senior |
| 38% | Children |
Client Focus
| 69% | Military / Veterans |
| 62% | Men |
| 54% | Jewish |
| 54% | Christian |
| 54% | Women |