Sports Psychology therapists in Potsdam, NY
Browse Sports Psychology therapists in Potsdam, New York. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Natalie Mena
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-R
I work with athletes, from students to competitive adults, who want to perform with more confidence and consistency. Together we address performance anxiety, pressure, burnout, and the stress of balancing sport with school or work. Using evidence-based strategies such as goal setting, focus training, and healthy coping skills, I help you build a resilient mindset that supports both your play and your well-being.
15 Years Experience
Online in Potsdam, NY (Online Only)
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Jason Powell
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, CST
Behind the discipline, pressure, and public image, athletes are still human - navigating relationships, identity, and the emotional cost of constant performance. My work with professional athletes goes beyond sport; it focuses on the relational and psychological demands that come with success, visibility, and private strain. Therapy offers a discreet space to process the intersections of competition, intimacy, and identity - how performance anxiety, trust issues, or infidelity can quietly affect focus, motivation, and connection at home. Together, we address the emotional load of being depended on, desired, or defined by the game, and build the tools to sustain balance both on and off the field. Sessions are conducted privately through HIPAA-compliant Zoom across twelve licensed states, and in person at 220 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. For high-profile clients, confidentiality and precision are paramount — the work stays focused, contained, and entirely your own.
5 Years Experience
Online in Potsdam, NY
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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 Potsdam, NY
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Mind Body Connections
Counselor/Therapist
One of our clinicians specializes in mental health performance and works exclusively with college and professional level athletes to optimize their success and mental health simultaneously.
28 Years Experience
Online in Potsdam, NY
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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 Potsdam, NY (Online Only)
Sports Psychology therapists in Potsdam, NY Statistics
Sports Psychology therapists in Potsdam, NY average 15 years of experience and charge around $271 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (60%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (55%), and Behavioral Therapy (45%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$271
Accept insurance
35%
Offer sliding scale
50%
Gender ID
| 59% |
Male |
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| 30% |
Female |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 65% |
In Person and Online |
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| 35% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 60% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 55% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 45% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 45% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 40% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 40% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 40% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 85% | Young Adult |
| 50% | Senior |
| 50% | Teen |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 75% | Men |
| 75% | Women |
| 60% | Christian |
| 55% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 50% | LGBTQ+ |