Sports Psychology therapists in Hauppauge, NY
Browse Sports Psychology therapists in Hauppauge, New York. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Resilience Therapy Group
Therapist, LCSW, LMHC, LMSW, MHC-LP, PMH-C
Performance pressure, injury, identity, and motivation all live where sport meets mental health. Our clinicians work with athletes to strengthen focus, manage anxiety, and build the mental resilience that supports both performance and the whole person behind it.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Hauppauge, NY
Online in Hauppauge, NY
Steven Merino
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
I offer a compassionate, tailored approach to support athletes in managing the mental and emotional challenges of sport. Whether you’re facing performance anxiety, motivation issues, or recovery from injury, we’ll work together at your pace to build resilience, focus, and confidence. My goal is to help you enhance your mental game and achieve balance both on and off the field.
2 Years Experience
Online in Hauppauge, NY (Online Only)
Michael Nakhla
Psychiatrist, MD
Athletes face unique mental challenges including performance anxiety, injury recovery, motivation, and the pressure to excel. I apply psychiatric expertise to sports psychology, helping athletes develop mental toughness, visualization skills, and strategies to manage competitive stress. My approach addresses both performance optimization and the mental health challenges that can arise in high-pressure athletic environments.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Hauppauge, NY
Online in Hauppauge, NY
Jay Shaw
Hypnotherapist, CHt (Certified Hypnotherapist)
Athletic performance breaks down between the ears before it breaks down on the field. Choke moments, performance anxiety, inconsistency under pressure these are subconscious patterns, not skill gaps. I work with competitive athletes to rebuild the identity they compete from: new pressure responses, new pre-performance baselines, and a nervous system calibrated for execution when it counts most.
8 Years Experience
Online in Hauppauge, NY
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 Hauppauge, NY
Sports Psychology therapists in Hauppauge, NY Statistics
Sports Psychology therapists in Hauppauge, NY average 15 years of experience and charge around $262 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (58%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (58%), and Behavioral Therapy (42%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$262
Accept insurance
37%
Offer sliding scale
47%
Gender ID
| 57% |
Male |
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| 31% |
Female |
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| 8% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 63% |
In Person and Online |
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| 37% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 58% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 58% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 42% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 42% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 42% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 37% | Christian Counseling |
| 37% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 84% | Young Adult |
| 53% | Teen |
| 47% | Senior |
| 26% | Children |
Client Focus
| 74% | Men |
| 74% | Women |
| 58% | Christian |
| 53% | LGBTQ+ |
| 53% | Persons with Disabilities |