Sports Psychology therapists in Portage, Michigan MI
We are proud to feature top rated Sports Psychology therapists in Portage. We encourage you to review each profile to find your best match.
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Dr. Elizabeth Coldren
Psychologist, PSYD, PSYPACT
I work with adult athletes, including those competing professionally, internationally, or at other elite levels. My focus is not on coaching your performance, but on supporting you as a human being who also happens to be an athlete. I work with people across all stages of their careers: the early years of building identity and navigating expectations, the intensity and visibility of peak competition, the disruption of injury, and the uncertainty that can come with transition or retirement. I work with athletes who are in the thick of their careers and those who are on the other side of competition, asking, “Who am I now, if I’m not defined by sport?” Even when things look successful from the outside, it can feel isolating to hold so much pressure, expectation, and visibility on your own.
Many athletes I see are navigating relationship strains connected to training, travel, and time away; the expectations and sacrifices that come with elite sport; pressure from coaches, sponsors, media, or social media; life in the public eye with very little true privacy; perfectionism, self-criticism, and the sense that you can never fully relax; family expectations; worries about long-term health or injury; questions of trust; and wondering who you are if you are not always competing, winning, or pushing through. There is often a deeper challenge of finding meaning, identity, and purpose beyond sport.
Confidentiality is central to this work. My office is intentionally private, with no shared waiting room or overlapping sessions, so you can arrive and leave without being seen by other clients. You are not just an athlete or a brand, you are a person navigating a complex life, relationships, health, and big decisions about the future. Our work centers you as a whole human, so you have a stable place to sort through what you are navigating and how you want to move forward.
26 Years Experience
Online in Portage, MI Michigan
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Dr. Sheryl Ferguson
Psychologist, (Psy.D.)
I can help with sports psychology. During our collaborative experience together, I will provide an empathic and caring space to help you move through your struggles, so you can live your best life. Together we will find ways towards a path of feeling better, leaning new coping skills to reconnect with your internal self.
23 Years Experience
Online in Portage, MI Michigan (Online Only)
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Brighter Health Counseling
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LMSW, LPC, LLP, LLMSW, LLPC
Do you struggle with anxiety, stress, challenges in confidence and performance, when it comes to sports or academics? We do not have a "sports psychologist", but we do have a therapist who specializes in working with young athletes and adult athletes. He has his own background in sports and academics, from his youth through to his college athletic experience. He has worked with many youth, college students, and some professional athletes during his counseling career, helping them build skills and address performance and negative thinking. Please reach out if you are interested in working with John Coleman.
9 Years Experience
Online in Portage, MI Michigan
Sports
Dr. Michelle Solomon
Psychologist, PsyD
I support athletes and performers navigating the mental and emotional demands of their sport or craft. My approach blends practical strategies with emotional insight to strengthen both your game and your confidence.
9 Years Experience
Online in Portage, MI Michigan (Online Only)
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Arbor Wellness Center
Treatment Center, PhD, PsyD, MSW, MA
Three of our therapists have specialities in the area of Sports Psychology. Noah Resnicow, Hannah Kaup and Roger Edwards all have unique training and backgrounds to work with clients who are seeking support in this area.
21 Years Experience
Online in Portage, MI Michigan
Sports Psychology therapists in Portage, Michigan Statistics
Sports Psychology therapists in Portage, Michigan average 16 years of experience and charge around $213 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (76%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (45%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (41%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$213
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
48%
Gender ID
| 51% |
Female |
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| 43% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 52% |
Online Only |
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| 48% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 76% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 45% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 41% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 38% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 38% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 34% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 34% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 79% | Young Adult |
| 62% | Senior |
| 59% | Teen |
| 31% | Children |
Client Focus
| 45% | Women |
| 41% | Men |
| 38% | Military / Veterans |
| 28% | LGBTQ+ |
| 24% | Christian |