Sports Psychology therapists in Reno, NV
Browse Sports Psychology therapists in Reno, Nevada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Michael Andrew Brennan
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Performance isn’t only physical—it’s mental, emotional, and relational. I work with athletes and high performers around focus, confidence, motivation, pressure, identity, and recovery from setbacks. The goal is steadiness under stress and a healthier relationship with performance.
9 Years Experience
Online in Reno, NV (Online Only)
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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 Reno, NV
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Dr. Rue PLLC
Psychologist, Psy.D.
My treatment in sports psychology focuses on enhancing athletic performance and mental toughness, using techniques that build confidence, focus, and resilience. This approach aims to empower athletes to overcome psychological barriers, optimizing their potential in both training and competitive environments.
15 Years Experience
Online in Reno, NV (Online Only)
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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 Reno, NV
Sports
Las Vegas Hypnosis Center
Hypnotherapist, Certified Hypnotherapist, NLP Master Practitioner & Trainer, and Coach With 30+ Years of Experience
Top athletes know that physical ability is only part of performing at your best. What happens in your head — your Confidence, Focus, Expectations, Emotional State and ability to perform under pressure — can make an enormous difference when it matters most.
Over the years, I’ve become kind of a “Secret Weapon” for athletes in a wide variety of sports, both here in Las Vegas and around the world.
Sometimes an athlete comes to me because they’ve suddenly lost their confidence, started overthinking something they used to do naturally, developed a mental block, or simply feel like they’ve “Lost Their Mojo.”
Other times, they’re already performing extremely well and want help Staying In The Zone, becoming even more mentally consistent, and continuing to take their performance to the next level.
Using Hypnotherapy, NLP, Coaching, mental rehearsal, visualization and other advanced performance techniques, I help athletes train their mind to work with them rather than against them.
We may work on Confidence, Focus, Motivation, performing under pressure, overcoming mental blocks, recovering after mistakes, quieting excessive thinking, creating stronger pre-performance states, or mentally rehearsing yourself performing exactly the way you want to perform.
My approach goes far beyond simply giving you a pep talk or telling you to “think positively.” I teach you practical techniques you can actually use before, during and after competition to help you take greater control of your mental and emotional state.
Many of the techniques I use come from the same world of NLP and peak-performance training that Tony Robbins has used in his work with Olympic athletes and other world-class performers.
And one of my favorite things is helping an athlete who has temporarily Lost Their Mojo discover that it was never really gone — we just needed to help them find their way back to it.
Ready to Get Your Mojo Back, Stay In The Zone and see how much better you can perform?
Call 702-626-4901 for your Free Hypnosis Discovery Session or schedule online at:
https://www.lasvegashypnosiscenter.com/discovery
30 Years Experience
Online in Reno, NV
Sports Psychology therapists in Reno, NV Statistics
Sports Psychology therapists in Reno, NV average 19 years of experience and charge around $217 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (67%), Behavioral Therapy (40%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (40%).
Average years in practice
19 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$217
Accept insurance
20%
Offer sliding scale
60%
Gender ID
| 53% |
Male |
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| 47% |
Female |
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Session Type
| 57% |
Online Only |
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| 43% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 67% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 40% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 40% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 37% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 27% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 27% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 27% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 83% | Young Adult |
| 57% | Senior |
| 57% | Teen |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 50% | Men |
| 50% | Women |
| 37% | Military / Veterans |
| 30% | Jewish |
| 27% | Christian |