Sports Psychology therapists in Albuquerque, New Mexico NM
Browse Sports Psychology therapists in Albuquerque. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Sports
The Balanced Path
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LCPC, MAT, LPC-S, D.B.H., LMFT, LCSW, NCC
Jeff Pontes LPCC, Agency Owner, Clinical Supervisor specializes in fitness, nutrition and health counseling. Therapy helps athletes and active individuals improve focus, motivation, stress management, and mental resilience. Clients learn strategies to enhance performance, overcome challenges, and maintain balance.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Albuquerque, NM
Online in Albuquerque, NM New Mexico
Sports
Three Oaks Behavioral Health & Wellness
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LCMHC, LCAS
Helping athletes improve performance, focus, and mental resilience.
7 Years Experience
Online in Albuquerque, NM New Mexico
Sports
Daniel Gowan
Counselor/Therapist, LPC-S, LCDC, CSAT
I understand the pressure, performance anxiety, and identity struggles that can come with competitive sports. Together, we’ll strengthen mental resilience, clarify goals, and cultivate a mindset that honors both excellence and personal well-being.
24 Years Experience
Online in Albuquerque, NM New Mexico
Sports
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 Albuquerque, NM New Mexico
Sports
Adria Hagg
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Athletes often struggle with anxiety, depressed mood and fear of failure in the high pressure world of competitive professional and college sports. I work with athletes to build self-esteem and mental endurance. In therapy, we often work on CBT and mindfulness skills to challenge intrusive thoughts and overwhelming emotions in the moments before the competition begins.
14 Years Experience
Online in Albuquerque, NM New Mexico (Online Only)
Albuquerque faces elevated rates of substance use, trauma, and poverty-related stress shaped by the city's high crime rates and significant unhoused population. Therapists here frequently specialize in addiction recovery, trauma, and grief, serving a diverse community with large Native American and Hispanic populations who often seek culturally responsive care. Many practices offer bilingual Spanish-English services, and the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center provides additional mental health resources. Finding a therapist familiar with the social and cultural landscape of the Southwest is a real advantage in Albuquerque.
Sports Psychology therapists in Albuquerque, New Mexico Statistics
Sports Psychology therapists in Albuquerque, New Mexico average 20 years of experience and charge around $252 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (50%), Gestalt Therapy (50%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (38%).
Average years in practice
20 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$252
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
38%
Gender ID
| 59% |
Male |
|
| 25% |
Female |
|
| 8% |
Gender Fluid |
|
| 8% |
Non-Binary |
|
Session Type
| 75% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 25% |
Online Only |
|
Top Treatment Approaches
| 50% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 50% | Gestalt Therapy |
| 38% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 38% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 38% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 38% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 25% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 63% | Senior |
| 50% | Teen |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 75% | Men |
| 75% | Women |
| 63% | Christian |
| 50% | LGBTQ+ |
| 50% | Persons with Disabilities |