Sports Psychology therapists in Columbia, SC
Browse Sports Psychology therapists in Columbia, 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 Columbia, 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 Columbia, SC
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Dr. Jeff J. Rocker
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, PH.D, NCC, LMHC, LCPC, LPC
Rocker Health has experienced and competent staff to deal with these issues.
15 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, SC
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Lauren Chavis
Psychologist, PsyD, PMH-C
Athletes face a unique combination of performance pressure, expectations, identity, competition, and setbacks. As a former collegiate athlete, I understand the demands of competitive sports and work with athletes on performance anxiety, confidence, perfectionism, motivation, injury and transition, and managing the mental side of competition.
16 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, SC
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Dr. Jeffrey Huttman
Psychologist, Ph.D.
As a licensed psychologist, I have extensive experience treating both professional and college age athletes to maximize performance . I utilize an eclectic blend of CBT, DBT, mindfulness and relaxation techniques to help guide improvement both on and off the court.
23 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, SC
Columbia is South Carolina's state capital and home to the University of South Carolina, creating a city with a significant student population, major public health infrastructure, and the complex racial and political dynamics of a Deep South capital navigating its Confederate history and ongoing racial equity challenges. Fort Jackson, the US Army's largest initial entry training post, is located in Columbia and brings a significant military population whose mental health needs—particularly around transition and trauma—are an important part of the local care landscape. Prisma Health provides behavioral health services to the community, and a private therapy sector serves the city's mix of students, government workers, and military families. Common therapy concerns include student mental health, military and veteran transition, race and identity in a historically complex Southern capital, anxiety, depression, and the political stress of living in a contentious state capital environment.
Sports Psychology therapists in Columbia, SC Statistics
Sports Psychology therapists in Columbia, SC average 15 years of experience and charge around $225 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (79%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (48%), and Family Systems Therapy (42%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$225
Accept insurance
36%
Offer sliding scale
55%
Gender ID
| 54% |
Female |
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| 36% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 58% |
Online Only |
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| 42% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 79% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 48% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 42% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 42% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 39% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 39% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 36% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 88% | Young Adult |
| 61% | Senior |
| 55% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | Women |
| 52% | Men |
| 42% | Military / Veterans |
| 36% | Christian |
| 36% | Jewish |