Sports Psychology therapists in Lackawanna, New York NY
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Sports Psychology
Jack Szary
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC
I work with athletes and active adults seeking to enhance performance, focus, and mental resilience in sports or high-pressure environments. Many clients struggle with performance anxiety, motivation, self-confidence, or maintaining consistency under stress. My approach combines evidence-based psychological strategies with practical mental skills training, helping clients optimize focus, manage pressure, recover from setbacks, and perform at their best while maintaining balance and well-being.
5 Years Experience
Online in Lackawanna, NY New York (Online Only)
Sports Psychology
Francis A. Bax
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC, LPC, CASAC-Master
As a former touring professional bowler with local and state Hall of Fame credentials and national championship titles, I help clients who are elite and top level performers as well as those athletes with significant potential and ability to deal with the mental barriers that impact their sports performance, and provide the tools to help those performers attain the top levels in their chosen sports.
31 Years Experience
In-Person Near Lackawanna, NY
Online in Lackawanna, NY New York
Sports Psychology
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 Lackawanna, NY New York (Online Only)
Sports Psychology
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 Lackawanna, NY New York (Online Only)
Sports Psychology
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
Online in Lackawanna, NY New York
Sports Psychology therapists in Lackawanna, New York Statistics
Sports Psychology therapists in Lackawanna, New York average 15 years of experience and charge around $253 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (67%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (43%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (43%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$253
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
48%
Gender ID
| 68% |
Male |
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| 21% |
Female |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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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
| 67% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 43% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 38% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 38% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 38% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 33% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 81% | Young Adult |
| 57% | Senior |
| 52% | Teen |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 67% | Men |
| 62% | Women |
| 52% | Christian |
| 52% | Military / Veterans |
| 48% | Persons with Disabilities |