Sports Psychology therapists in Salem, Oregon OR
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Sports Psychology
Dr. Sari Shepphird
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Dr. Sari is beyond an expert in sports psychology and recognized as an award winning leader in sport & performance psychology. She works with athletes, coaches, teams and performers from every premiere sport. She works with World Champions, Olympians, elite athletes, and rising stars from nearly every sport imaginable.
30 Years Experience
Online in Salem, OR Oregon
Sports Psychology
Peaceful Warrior Wellness Services, LLC / Dr.Steven Ruiz Bettencourt, Psy.D.,LPC, Cht, EMDR
Licensed Professional Counselor, Doctor of Psychology, Licensed Psychotherapist, Certified Hypnotherapist, EMDR
As a practitioner of traditional martial arts for 55 years, I have trained thousands of students reach their potential as athletes, competitors and teachers. It has been my privilege to have produced hundreds of black belts, who live all over the world. I have worked with team sport members and coaches, the women's Olympic ski team, martial artists of other systems, and have produced teachers, coaches and mentors to pass on this approach to the next generations. I have trained with some of the most well known teachers,competitors, musicians and movie actors as well as the average person and families to achieve a higher sense of accomplishment and purpose. I work with students from age 8 to older adults in their 80's or beyond.
43 Years Experience
Online in Salem, OR Oregon
Sports Psychology
Roderic Burks - Integrative Mental Health
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MS HSc, MA, LMHC, LPC
I work with athletes and active individuals to explore the mental, emotional, and relational patterns that impact performance and well-being. Together, we address anxiety, focus, motivation, and self-limiting beliefs while connecting with your strengths and goals. The aim is to build resilience, confidence, and a more balanced, focused, and empowered approach to sport and life.
26 Years Experience
Online in Salem, OR Oregon (Online Only)
Sports Psychology
Catherine Saunders
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
I enjoy helping clients with Sports issues and feel that my foundation in classical yoga teaching can offer solutions to almost any related problem.
29 Years Experience
Online in Salem, OR Oregon
Sports Psychology
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 Salem, OR Oregon
Sports Psychology therapists in Salem, Oregon Statistics
Sports Psychology therapists in Salem, Oregon average 25 years of experience and charge around $251 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (50%), Gestalt Therapy (40%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (40%).
Average years in practice
25 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$251
Accept insurance
40%
Offer sliding scale
50%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Male |
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| 40% |
Female |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 50% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 40% | Gestalt Therapy |
| 40% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 40% | Hypnotherapy |
| 40% | Integrative Therapy |
| 30% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 30% | Experiential Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 80% | Young Adult |
| 60% | Senior |
| 40% | Teen |
| 30% | Children |
Client Focus
| 70% | Women |
| 70% | Men |
| 50% | Military / Veterans |
| 50% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 50% | Christian |