Sports Psychology therapists in Saint Catharines, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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Alessia Zita | Zita Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapy (Qualifying)
Do you often feel stuck, anxious, or frustrated in your performance or training? Many athletes and performers push themselves hard while ignoring mental or emotional barriers, believing that struggle is “part of the process.” Over time, pressure, self-doubt, or fear of failure can hold you back from your full potential.
These experiences are not weaknesses—they are signals about where support could help you perform and recover more effectively. Together, we can explore your mindset, develop strategies for focus, resilience, and confidence, and help you feel more in control and lighter as you pursue your goals. You care about performance for a reason. Let’s explore why, and what comes next.
2 Years Experience
Online in Saint Catharines, ON Ontario (Online Only)
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Pursue You Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, M.A., R.P
Whether you’re an athlete striving for peak performance or someone navigating the mental challenges of competition, Pursue You Psychotherapy offers sports psychology services to help you unlock your full potential. We support athletes in building mental toughness, managing performance anxiety, and maintaining a healthy mindset to perform at your best under pressure.
We provide treatment that targets:
-Performance Anxiety & Nervousness – Struggling with anxiety before or during competitions, affecting your focus and performance.
-Lack of Confidence – Doubting your abilities, leading to hesitation or second-guessing during key moments.
-Self-Talk & Mental Blocks – Battling negative self-talk, limiting beliefs, or mental blocks that impact your performance and overall mindset.
-Pressure & Stress Management – Struggling with the pressure to succeed, dealing with stress from competition, and handling high expectations.
-Focus & Concentration Issues – Finding it difficult to stay focused during training or events, or getting distracted easily.
-Recovery from Injury – Managing the mental aspects of recovery, rebuilding confidence, and staying motivated during rehabilitation.
Our approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Visualization & Mental Rehearsal, Mindfulness Practices, and Goal Setting to help you overcome obstacles and develop the mental resilience necessary for success. We work together to enhance your focus, boost your self-belief, and transform anxiety into motivation. Whether you're looking to overcome mental barriers, improve your focus, or navigate the pressures of competition, we are here to support you in reaching your full athletic potential.
8 Years Experience
Online in Saint Catharines, ON Ontario (Online Only)
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Victoria Jacobs
Registered Psychotherapist, M.A., R.P.
As a former NCAA Division I soccer player, I understand the pressure that comes with high level sport. I support athletes with the mental and emotional side of competition and training. We make room for pressure, the inner critic, injury and return to play, team dynamics, and who you are beyond results. My goal is to strengthen self worth that does not rise and fall with performance. We talk about healthy striving versus perfectionism and how to shift from harsh self talk to balanced, motivating language. I adapt evidence based psychotherapy approaches for sport contexts so the work fits your reality. I use my training in clinical hypnosis to design personalized visualization scripts for the athletes I work with. These are guided imagery exercises in your own words that support confidence, focus, and recovery. We can practice them in session and you can use them before practice or on game days. Many athletes find this helps with readiness, confidence, and post-mistake resets.
5 Years Experience
Online in Saint Catharines, ON Ontario (Online Only)
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Colleen Collins
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, C.C.C., Msc, MA
Having grown up as a competitive athlete and earning a Masters degree in Sport & Exercise Psychology, I help athletes with their mental performance and support them through challenges faced inside and outside of sport.
4 Years Experience
Online in Saint Catharines, ON Ontario (Online Only)
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Zain Abideen
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BSc, MACP
Athletes and active individuals often face pressure related to performance and competition. Therapy focuses on building mental resilience, focus, and emotional balance to support both performance and well being.
1 Years Experience
Online in Saint Catharines, ON Ontario (Online Only)
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The Cohen Clinic
Psychologist, Psy.D.
At The Cohen Clinic, sport psychology services help athletes and active individuals optimize performance, manage stress, and build resilience. Using evidence-based strategies like goal-setting, visualization, mindfulness, and cognitive-behavioral techniques, our clinicians provide personalized support to improve focus, confidence, and emotional regulation. Whether addressing performance anxiety, burnout, or motivation, The Cohen Clinic empowers clients to overcome challenges and reach their full potential — both on and off the field.
14 Years Experience
Online in Saint Catharines, ON Ontario (Online Only)
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Dr. Devina Daya
Psychologist, Ph.D., C. Psych
I help athletes manage performance anxiety, build mental resilience, and reach their peak potential both on and off the field.
5 Years Experience
Online in Saint Catharines, ON Ontario (Online Only)
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Kim Foster Yardley, The Mental Game Clinic
Psychologist, MA C. Psych
We identify the specific mental skills the client needs, help them develop an understanding of what it takes for them to perform at their full potential and then teach them these mental skills based on the strategies that work best for their sport or workplace.
21 Years Experience
In-Person Near Saint Catharines, ON
Online in Saint Catharines, ON Ontario
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Dr. Kim Edwards
Psychologist, C.Psych.
“Keeping your mind clear from doubts by building resilience is key to maintain your mental health.”
- Cristiano Ronaldo, soccer player
Being in any type of sport including high-performance sport (as an athlete, coach, or support staff) can be incredibly rewarding. However, playing a sport, managing one’s personal life, and can also be challenging.
At MindFit, our skill-building programs are focussed on:
• Enhancing performance in and outside of sport, building mental toughness, coping with pressures of competitions/sport, staying in the zone/being in the flow, recovering from injuries, keeping up with the demands of sport, and enjoying sport/promoting healthy self-esteem
• Techniques include: relaxation, cognitive restructuring, mindfulness, goal-setting, self-compassion exercises, distress tolerance strategies, etc.
MindFit has experience working with Game Plan and MindFit’s team have supported athletes (and support staff) participating in sport from recreational to Olympic levels.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Saint Catharines, ON
Online in Saint Catharines, ON Ontario
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Serenity Ridge Therapy
Counsellor/Therapist, RP (Qualifying), CCC
Supporting individuals in managing performance pressure, mindset, and identity, while creating a more balanced and sustainable relationship with achievement.
1 Years Experience
Online in Saint Catharines, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Sports Psychology therapists in Saint Catharines, Ontario, Canada Statistics
Sports Psychology therapists in Saint Catharines, Ontario, Canada average 9 years of experience and charge around $185 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (84%), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (65%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (58%).
Average years in practice
9 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$185
Accept insurance
81%
Offer sliding scale
52%
Gender ID
| 59% |
Female |
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| 35% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 58% |
In Person and Online |
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| 42% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 84% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 65% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 58% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 58% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 52% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 48% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 45% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 81% | Young Adult |
| 74% | Teen |
| 52% | Senior |
| 45% | Children |
Client Focus
| 48% | Women |
| 42% | Men |
| 39% | LGBTQ+ |
| 35% | Christian |
| 35% | Black / African American |