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As an athlete, you may deal with physical and mental problems that can threaten your ability to play or make it harder to live everyday life. That’s where an athletic counselor can help.

Sports counselors or sports psychologists can help you cope with the unrelenting pressure of being an athlete, as well as identify your own values and desires for your athletic career.

Wherever you are located in California from Alameda to Yucaipa or even Montclair, or anywhere else nearby, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Do You Need Sports Therapy?

Sports therapy can help you if you’re dealing with any of the following situations:

  • You struggle to meet the demands of the sport.
  • You’ve suffered an injury and are finding it hard to cope.
  • You have anxiety about your performance or the outcome of games.
  • You have symptoms of stress, including digestive problems, unhealthy sleeping habits, headaches, etc.
  • You aren’t sure if you want to dedicate your career to sports.

In addition to affecting your game-playing ability, the issues listed above can also cause problems in daily life. As former NBA player Ben Gordon writes, a lot of athletes feel like they need to keep the pressures of their career to themselves, and doing so creates a lot of harm for your mind, body, and performance.

Don’t Let Your Problems Linger: Find a Sports Counselor Today!

A sports counselor can help you explore your feelings and share tactics to help you get to a better mental space. And Mental Health Match makes finding a licensed therapist effortless. Start by browsing experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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I believe you're the expert of yourself, but sometimes we need guidance to optimize healing. I am certified in Brainspotting, which is different from traditional talk therapy. It helps you connect to your inner wisdom to heal profoundly.

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We'll explore the pain & challenges in your relationships, work life, & well being. By listening to the details, I identify the small changes that make the biggest differences. We'll transform the internal negative voices into positive self talk.

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With decades of experience in many approaches I adapt my tools to your specific style and situation. My empathy is grounded in my own journey from childhood abuse to kindness to myself and others. I use a mind body approach to facilitate change.

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