Sports Psychology therapists in Blacksburg, VA
Browse Sports Psychology therapists in Blacksburg, Virginia. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Jason Powell
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, CST
Behind the discipline, pressure, and public image, athletes are still human - navigating relationships, identity, and the emotional cost of constant performance. My work with professional athletes goes beyond sport; it focuses on the relational and psychological demands that come with success, visibility, and private strain. Therapy offers a discreet space to process the intersections of competition, intimacy, and identity - how performance anxiety, trust issues, or infidelity can quietly affect focus, motivation, and connection at home. Together, we address the emotional load of being depended on, desired, or defined by the game, and build the tools to sustain balance both on and off the field. Sessions are conducted privately through HIPAA-compliant Zoom across twelve licensed states, and in person at 220 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. For high-profile clients, confidentiality and precision are paramount — the work stays focused, contained, and entirely your own.
5 Years Experience
Online in Blacksburg, VA
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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 Blacksburg, VA
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Aaron Kapin
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, SEP, LMT
To be a sustainable in your efforts to excel, it's important to be able to not only access your drive, but also to actually fully rest on your off-time. Somatic Experiencing can help with both of those things.
And if you have an injury or trauma on the way that starts blocking your ability to do the things you want to do, we can work together to help your body bounce back from the stress of that incident.
11 Years Experience
Online in Blacksburg, VA (Online Only)
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Chloe Koutsos
Counselor/Therapist, NCC LPC
More and more athletes are sharing their struggle and story with mental health concerns including athletes in the NFL, NBA, Olympics, WTT. Athletes in elite sports sharing their personal experiences with mental health has positively impacted mental health publicity and others receiving treatment and support. Individual psychotherapy has been shown to be an effective treatment for a range of presenting concerns or issues and can help with managing anxiety and stress.
8 Years Experience
Online in Blacksburg, VA (Online Only)
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Dr. Elizabeth Coldren
Psychologist, PSYD, PSYPACT
I work with adult athletes, including those competing professionally, internationally, or at other elite levels. My focus is not on coaching your performance, but on supporting you as a human being who also happens to be an athlete. I work with people across all stages of their careers: the early years of building identity and navigating expectations, the intensity and visibility of peak competition, the disruption of injury, and the uncertainty that can come with transition or retirement. I work with athletes who are in the thick of their careers and those who are on the other side of competition, asking, “Who am I now, if I’m not defined by sport?” Even when things look successful from the outside, it can feel isolating to hold so much pressure, expectation, and visibility on your own.
Many athletes I see are navigating relationship strains connected to training, travel, and time away; the expectations and sacrifices that come with elite sport; pressure from coaches, sponsors, media, or social media; life in the public eye with very little true privacy; perfectionism, self-criticism, and the sense that you can never fully relax; family expectations; worries about long-term health or injury; questions of trust; and wondering who you are if you are not always competing, winning, or pushing through. There is often a deeper challenge of finding meaning, identity, and purpose beyond sport.
Confidentiality is central to this work. My office is intentionally private, with no shared waiting room or overlapping sessions, so you can arrive and leave without being seen by other clients. You are not just an athlete or a brand, you are a person navigating a complex life, relationships, health, and big decisions about the future. Our work centers you as a whole human, so you have a stable place to sort through what you are navigating and how you want to move forward.
26 Years Experience
Online in Blacksburg, VA
Sports Psychology therapists in Blacksburg, VA Statistics
Sports Psychology therapists in Blacksburg, VA average 17 years of experience and charge around $239 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (81%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (42%), and Family Systems Therapy (42%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$239
Accept insurance
23%
Offer sliding scale
42%
Gender ID
| 49% |
Female |
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| 40% |
Male |
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| 8% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 52% |
In Person and Online |
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| 48% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 81% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 42% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 42% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 39% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 32% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 29% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 29% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 81% | Young Adult |
| 61% | Senior |
| 58% | Teen |
| 29% | Children |
Client Focus
| 45% | Women |
| 42% | Military / Veterans |
| 39% | Men |
| 29% | Christian |
| 29% | Jewish |