Sports Psychology therapists in West Columbia, SC
Browse Sports Psychology therapists in West 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 West Columbia, SC (Online Only)
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Katie Steinert
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
You spend countless hours practicing the physical skills necessary to be great at what you do. But do you invest in the mastering the mental side? Common performance struggles include performance anxiety, low confidence, inconsistent performances, and returning from injury. Let's collaborate to help you perform your best and to enjoy what you do.
11 Years Experience
Online in West 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 West Columbia, SC
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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
Online in West Columbia, SC
Sports
Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies
Psychologist, Ed.D., ABPP
In my work as a sports psychology consultant, I help individuals at all levels of sports to perform at their best. Depending on the individual, I might assist them in learning to relax and reduce excess nerves and anxiety. We might focus on improving confidence through developing healthy self talk and eliminating negative "blocking" beliefs. For some clients, the issue might be dealing with injuries coping with retirement. As a sports psychology consultant and mental skills coach, I have worked with children as young a 10 and seniors in their 70's and beyond.From individual sports like tennis and swimming to team sports like basketball and hockey, I help athletes improve in their sport and in their lives both on and off the playing field.
51 Years Experience
Online in West Columbia, SC (Online Only)
Sports Psychology therapists in West Columbia, SC Statistics
Sports Psychology therapists in West 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 |