Sports Psychology therapists in Sumter, South Carolina SC
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Sports Psychology
Dr. Rue PLLC
Psychologist, Psy.D.
My treatment in sports psychology focuses on enhancing athletic performance and mental toughness, using techniques that build confidence, focus, and resilience. This approach aims to empower athletes to overcome psychological barriers, optimizing their potential in both training and competitive environments.
15 Years Experience
Online in Sumter, SC South Carolina (Online Only)
Sports Psychology
Alan Jacobson, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist, Nationally Registered Health Service Provider
I provide sports and performance psychology to high school, college, and professional athletes. I have worked with world-class athletes in a variety of sports (softball, baseball, soccer, figure skating, fencing, dance, basketball, and more). Whether you are a high school athlete or a professional, I use the most advanced, innovative techniques. I aim to help you feel "flow" more often, improve your overall performance, and experience a new and lasting sense of joy.
25 Years Experience
Online in Sumter, SC South Carolina (Online Only)
Sports Psychology
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 Sumter, SC South Carolina
Sports Psychology
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 Sumter, SC South Carolina (Online Only)
Sports Psychology
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 Sumter, SC South Carolina (Online Only)
Sports Psychology therapists in Sumter, South Carolina Statistics
Sports Psychology therapists in Sumter, South Carolina average 17 years of experience and charge around $203 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (85%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (52%), and Family Systems Therapy (41%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$203
Accept insurance
37%
Offer sliding scale
48%
Gender ID
| 47% |
Female |
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| 37% |
Male |
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| 8% |
Non-Binary |
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| 8% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 59% |
Online Only |
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| 41% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 85% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 52% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 41% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 41% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 37% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 37% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 33% | Integrative Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 89% | Young Adult |
| 63% | Senior |
| 63% | Teen |
| 26% | Children |
Client Focus
| 48% | Women |
| 44% | Men |
| 41% | Military / Veterans |
| 33% | Jewish |
| 30% | Christian |