Sports Psychology therapists in Las Cruces, NM
Browse Sports Psychology therapists in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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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
Online in Las Cruces, NM
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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 Las Cruces, NM
Sports
Carrie Gauthier
Hypnotherapist, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, CCHt
Mental rehearsal is a core tenant of my approach to hypnosis. My motivational and success-oriented outcome hypnotic programming uses a lot of future goals visualized along with elevated emotions to mentally/emotionally rehearse the desired outcome. The subconscious responds to feelings and images very strongly and this is why so many are able to manifest what they desire, it is through mastery of this hypnotic method. We may rely on pineal gland breathing to change our chemical makeup in minutes from a low-frequency emotion to an elevated state.
2 Years Experience
Online in Las Cruces, NM (Online Only)
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 Las Cruces, NM (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 Las Cruces, NM
Sports Psychology therapists in Las Cruces, NM Statistics
Sports Psychology therapists in Las Cruces, NM average 18 years of experience and charge around $250 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Gestalt Therapy (56%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (44%), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) (44%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$250
Accept insurance
33%
Offer sliding scale
56%
Gender ID
| 53% |
Male |
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| 31% |
Female |
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| 8% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 8% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 67% |
In Person and Online |
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| 33% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 56% | Gestalt Therapy |
| 44% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 44% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 33% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 33% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 33% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 33% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 67% | Senior |
| 44% | Teen |
| 22% | Children |
Client Focus
| 89% | Men |
| 89% | Women |
| 67% | Christian |
| 56% | LGBTQ+ |
| 56% | Persons with Disabilities |