Sports Psychology therapists in Charleston, SC
Browse Sports Psychology therapists in Charleston, South Carolina. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Robin Wellington
Counselor/Therapist, LPC-A, RYT-500, CTP, CSTFP
When working with athletes or individuals involved in sports, I help clients strengthen the mental and emotional aspects of performance. Challenges such as performance anxiety, self-doubt, pressure, or recovering from setbacks can impact both confidence and enjoyment of the sport. Together we build greater focus, resilience, and nervous system regulation so you can approach training and competition with more clarity, confidence, and balance.
5 Years Experience
Online in Charleston, SC (Online Only)
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Andrea Meier, LLC | Holistic Wellness Collective
Licensed Professional Counselor, M.S., LPC, LAC
Athletes face unique pressures that extend beyond physical performance. We support athletes in strengthening confidence, focus, emotional regulation and resilience while navigating performance anxiety, perfectionism, injury, identity and the demands of competition. Therapy integrates mental performance strategies with a deeper understanding of the whole person -- both in and beyond sports.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Charleston, SC
Online in Charleston, SC
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South Psychology
Psychologist, PhD
Are you an athlete seeking to enhance your mental game? At South Psychology, we specialize in sports psychology services for kids, teens, and adults. Our team of dedicated therapists is here to help you achieve optimal performance, overcome mental barriers, and thrive in your athletic pursuits.
Why Choose South Psychology for Sports Psychology?
Tailored Approach: We recognize that each athlete’s journey is unique. Whether you’re a young soccer player, a teenage gymnast, or a seasoned adult competitor, we customize our services to meet your specific needs.
Performance Enhancement: Our evidence-based techniques focus on mental toughness, goal-setting, visualization, and concentration. We’ll empower you to perform at your best under pressure.
Stress Management: Sports can be demanding, both physically and mentally. We provide strategies to manage stress, anxiety, and performance-related worries.
Team Dynamics: For team athletes, we address group dynamics, communication, and cohesion to foster a supportive and successful environment.
Our Sports Psychology Services Include:
Individual Consultations: Dive deep into your mental game through one-on-one sessions.
Goal Setting and Motivation: Define clear objectives and stay motivated throughout your athletic journey.
Pre-Competition Routines: Develop rituals and mental cues to boost confidence before competitions.
Recovery Strategies: Learn techniques to recover mentally after intense training or competitions.
Parent and Coach Consultations: Involve parents and coaches in your mental training process.
8 Years Experience
Online in Charleston, SC
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Nour Counseling
Counselor/Therapist
Sports are often treated like they’re just about performance—but for many athletes, it becomes your identity, your structure, and the lens through which you’re evaluated. You’re expected to push through, stay disciplined, and perform no matter what’s happening mentally or physically. There’s constant pressure—coaches, teammates, expectations, comparisons—and very little space to actually process what that does to you. When things start to shift—burnout, anxiety, injury, loss of confidence, or stepping away from sport—it can feel like everything underneath it gets shaken too.
At Nour Counseling, we don’t just focus on performance—we look at the full impact. We help you understand how pressure, expectations, and identity are shaping how you show up, both in your sport and outside of it. From there, we actively build strategies that actually hold under pressure—regulation, focus, recovery, and ways to respond to setbacks without spiraling. We also name the culture of sports itself—the normalization of overtraining, the tying of worth to performance, the lack of space for anything outside of winning—so you’re not internalizing something that was never yours to carry. This is about helping you perform with clarity and consistency, while also building a sense of self that isn’t dependent on how you perform that day.
9 Years Experience
Online in Charleston, SC (Online Only)
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Guy J Iacono
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Performance under pressure is a mental skill, not just a physical one. Every athlete knows what it feels like to train well and compete poorly, to let a mistake spiral, to tighten up at the wrong moment, or to carry the weight of expectation in a way that works against you. The physical side of athletic performance gets enormous attention. The mental side is often undertrained, misunderstood, or ignored entirely until it becomes a problem.
I bring both clinical training and firsthand experience to this work. I have competed at a high level, captained teams, and coached a championship baseball program. I understand what it takes to perform when it matters, how quickly confidence can erode under pressure, and what separates athletes who get the most out of their ability from those who do not. That experience shapes how I work with athletes in a way that no textbook alone can replicate.
In our work together, we address the mental side of performance directly. That includes managing anxiety and performance pressure, developing focus and consistency, building resilience after setbacks or injury, working through slumps, and strengthening the mental habits that allow athletes to compete at their ceiling rather than below it. We also address the identity and transition challenges that come with sport, including what happens when a career or playing days come to an end.
I work with athletes at every level, from high school competitors navigating recruitment pressure to college athletes managing expectations to adult athletes and executives who bring a performance mindset to everything they do.
If you are ready to take the mental side of your performance as seriously as the physical, I invite you to schedule a free 15-minute consultation.
10 Years Experience
Online in Charleston, SC
Sports Psychology therapists in Charleston, SC Statistics
Sports Psychology therapists in Charleston, SC average 16 years of experience and charge around $223 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (81%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (47%), and Behavioral Therapy (44%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$223
Accept insurance
36%
Offer sliding scale
53%
Gender ID
| 52% |
Female |
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| 40% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 56% |
Online Only |
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| 44% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 81% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 47% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 44% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 42% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 36% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 33% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 33% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 86% | Young Adult |
| 58% | Senior |
| 58% | Teen |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 50% | Men |
| 39% | Military / Veterans |
| 36% | Christian |
| 36% | Jewish |