Sports Psychology therapists in Lakewood, NJ
Browse Sports Psychology therapists in Lakewood, New Jersey. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Guy J Iacono
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Performance under pressure is a mental skill, not just a physical one. Every athlete knows what it feels like to train well and compete poorly, to let a mistake spiral, to tighten up at the wrong moment, or to carry the weight of expectation in a way that works against you. The physical side of athletic performance gets enormous attention. The mental side is often undertrained, misunderstood, or ignored entirely until it becomes a problem.
I bring both clinical training and firsthand experience to this work. I have competed at a high level, captained teams, and coached a championship baseball program. I understand what it takes to perform when it matters, how quickly confidence can erode under pressure, and what separates athletes who get the most out of their ability from those who do not. That experience shapes how I work with athletes in a way that no textbook alone can replicate.
In our work together, we address the mental side of performance directly. That includes managing anxiety and performance pressure, developing focus and consistency, building resilience after setbacks or injury, working through slumps, and strengthening the mental habits that allow athletes to compete at their ceiling rather than below it. We also address the identity and transition challenges that come with sport, including what happens when a career or playing days come to an end.
I work with athletes at every level, from high school competitors navigating recruitment pressure to college athletes managing expectations to adult athletes and executives who bring a performance mindset to everything they do.
If you are ready to take the mental side of your performance as seriously as the physical, I invite you to schedule a free 15-minute consultation.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Lakewood, NJ
Online in Lakewood, NJ
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Dr. Dana Spada
Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Dr. Spada can support you through issues you might be having relating to sports. She can support you while you navigate your emotions and process what you're experiencing. She can provide you with the tools to progress.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Lakewood, NJ
Online in Lakewood, NJ
Sports
Lauren Chavis
Psychologist, PsyD, PMH-C
Athletes face a unique combination of performance pressure, expectations, identity, competition, and setbacks. As a former collegiate athlete, I understand the demands of competitive sports and work with athletes on performance anxiety, confidence, perfectionism, motivation, injury and transition, and managing the mental side of competition.
16 Years Experience
Online in Lakewood, NJ
Sports
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 Lakewood, NJ (Online Only)
Sports
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 Lakewood, NJ (Online Only)
Sports Psychology therapists in Lakewood, NJ Statistics
Sports Psychology therapists in Lakewood, NJ average 18 years of experience and charge around $237 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (75%), Behavioral Therapy (41%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (38%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$237
Accept insurance
25%
Offer sliding scale
50%
Gender ID
| 48% |
Female |
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| 46% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 53% |
Online Only |
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| 47% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 75% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 41% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 38% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 38% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 31% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 31% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 31% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 81% | Young Adult |
| 59% | Teen |
| 53% | Senior |
| 28% | Children |
Client Focus
| 53% | Women |
| 50% | Men |
| 34% | Jewish |
| 34% | Military / Veterans |
| 31% | Christian |