Sports Psychology therapists in Columbus, OH
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Pharion Counseling, LLC
Counselor/Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
I have coached for 25 years and have seen every level and kind of concern that athletes have when it comes to competing. I have helped hundreds of athletes achieve far more than they ever expected.
8 Years Experience
In-Person in Columbus, OH 43220
Online in Columbus, OH
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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 Columbus, OH (Online Only)
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Andrea Elkon
Psychologist, Ph.D.
As a former collegiate volleyball and softball player, I understand that athletic performance incorporates so much more than physical training. I work with athletes who are struggling with anxiety, confidence, focus, or team dynamics. Additionally, I see athletes after they have experienced some major event in their athletic lives; such as acute and chronic injuries, pain, illness, or physical changes with aging. Athletes also struggle frequently with eating concerns and body image. Please feel free to reach out to me to learn more about my approach to treating sports-related performance.
21 Years Experience
Online in Columbus, OH
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New Beginnings Christian Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Athletes and active individuals often face pressure, performance anxiety, burnout, or challenges with motivation and focus. In sports psychology counseling, we help clients develop mental resilience, set achievable goals, and manage stress both on and off the field. By combining evidence-based psychological strategies with Christ-centered guidance, athletes gain tools to improve performance, maintain balance, and cultivate confidence, focus, and emotional well-being in all areas of life.
15 Years Experience
Online in Columbus, OH
Sports
Melissa LaCour
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Elite performance isn't just physical. The athletes and coaches who sustain long careers are the ones who give the same attention to their mental game that they give to their physical training. I work with college and professional athletes, high school competitors, and coaches navigating performance anxiety, burnout, identity after injury or retirement, team conflict, and the relentless pressure to perform. I've competed as a distance runner and tennis player, so I understand firsthand what it means to push through mental resistance when your body and mind are working against each other. My approach is direct, practical, and built around your specific competitive context.
8 Years Experience
Online in Columbus, OH
Columbus is home to Ohio State University — one of the largest universities in the country — creating sustained demand for therapists specializing in academic pressure, young adult identity, and sports psychology. The city's position as Ohio's state capital and a growing tech and healthcare hub has accelerated demographic change, with therapists increasingly addressing burnout and adjustment among a fast-growing professional population. OhioHealth, Nationwide Children's Hospital, and the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center provide major institutional mental health anchors for the region. Columbus also has one of the largest Somali communities in the United States, making culturally competent and multilingual therapists who specialize in refugee trauma and identity an important part of the local therapy landscape.
Sports Psychology therapists in Columbus, OH Statistics
Sports Psychology therapists in Columbus, OH average 16 years of experience and charge around $233 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (77%), Family Systems Therapy (45%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (42%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$233
Accept insurance
23%
Offer sliding scale
55%
Gender ID
| 55% |
Female |
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| 42% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 52% |
In Person and Online |
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| 48% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 77% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 45% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 42% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 39% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 32% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 32% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 29% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 81% | Young Adult |
| 61% | Senior |
| 58% | Teen |
| 26% | Children |
Client Focus
| 52% | Women |
| 48% | Men |
| 39% | Military / Veterans |
| 35% | Jewish |
| 32% | Christian |