Sports Psychology therapists in Manchester, NH
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South Psychology
Psychologist, PhD
Are you an athlete seeking to enhance your mental game? At South Psychology, we specialize in sports psychology services for kids, teens, and adults. Our team of dedicated therapists is here to help you achieve optimal performance, overcome mental barriers, and thrive in your athletic pursuits.
Why Choose South Psychology for Sports Psychology?
Tailored Approach: We recognize that each athlete’s journey is unique. Whether you’re a young soccer player, a teenage gymnast, or a seasoned adult competitor, we customize our services to meet your specific needs.
Performance Enhancement: Our evidence-based techniques focus on mental toughness, goal-setting, visualization, and concentration. We’ll empower you to perform at your best under pressure.
Stress Management: Sports can be demanding, both physically and mentally. We provide strategies to manage stress, anxiety, and performance-related worries.
Team Dynamics: For team athletes, we address group dynamics, communication, and cohesion to foster a supportive and successful environment.
Our Sports Psychology Services Include:
Individual Consultations: Dive deep into your mental game through one-on-one sessions.
Goal Setting and Motivation: Define clear objectives and stay motivated throughout your athletic journey.
Pre-Competition Routines: Develop rituals and mental cues to boost confidence before competitions.
Recovery Strategies: Learn techniques to recover mentally after intense training or competitions.
Parent and Coach Consultations: Involve parents and coaches in your mental training process.
8 Years Experience
Online in Manchester, NH
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Dr. Meghan Miller
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
As both a clinical psychologist and someone deeply embedded in sport culture, I work with athletes navigating both performance goals and mental health concerns. Sports psychology is not only about optimizing performance under pressure, improving focus, or strengthening confidence. It also includes addressing anxiety, burnout, identity struggles, injury recovery, depression, and the clinical needs that often go unspoken in competitive environments. I integrate evidence-based therapies such as CBT and ACT to help athletes regulate emotions, manage performance pressure, and build resilience while also attending to underlying mental health concerns. My approach supports the whole person, not just the athlete, so success is sustainable both on and off the field.
14 Years Experience
Online in Manchester, NH (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 Manchester, NH
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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 Manchester, NH (Online Only)
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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 Manchester, NH (Online Only)
Manchester is New Hampshire's largest city and a former textile mill hub on the Merrimack River that has been significantly shaped by one of the most severe opioid crises of any city in the northeast—Manchester has repeatedly ranked among the US cities hardest hit by fentanyl and opioid overdoses, and substance use treatment, harm reduction, and recovery support are central to the local mental health landscape. The city has a significant immigrant and refugee population, including large communities from Africa and Central America, creating demand for multilingual and culturally competent mental health services. Catholic Medical Center and Elliot Health System provide behavioral health services, and Southern New Hampshire University has its main campus in the city. Common therapy concerns include substance use and recovery, opioid-related grief and family trauma, immigration and refugee stress, and the economic and community pressures of a post-industrial city navigating a sustained public health crisis.
Sports Psychology therapists in Manchester, NH Statistics
Sports Psychology therapists in Manchester, NH average 19 years of experience and charge around $239 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (73%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (46%), and Behavioral Therapy (38%).
Average years in practice
19 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$239
Accept insurance
19%
Offer sliding scale
58%
Gender ID
| 57% |
Female |
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| 43% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 58% |
Online Only |
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| 42% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 73% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 46% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 38% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 38% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 38% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 27% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 27% | Integrative Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 85% | Young Adult |
| 62% | Senior |
| 54% | Teen |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | Women |
| 54% | Men |
| 46% | Military / Veterans |
| 38% | Jewish |
| 35% | Christian |