Sports Psychology therapists in Ulster Park, NY
Browse Sports Psychology therapists in Ulster Park, New York. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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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
Online in Ulster Park, 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 Ulster Park, NY (Online Only)
Sports
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 Ulster Park, NY
Sports
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
Online in Ulster Park, NY
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 Ulster Park, NY
Sports Psychology therapists in Ulster Park, NY Statistics
Sports Psychology therapists in Ulster Park, 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 |