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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.

Whether you are located in downtown Merced, the suburbs of Merced, other nearby places such as Modesto, Ceres, or anywhere else in California, 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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Courtney Tomblin
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Work towards making the changes you are looking for. We will explore how past experiences may be affecting present life, as well as how to be more present in what is happening now. We will explore how you can continue moving towards your goals.


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Work towards making the changes you are looking for. We will explore how past experiences may be affecting present life, as well as how to be more present in what is happening now. We will explore how you can continue moving towards your goals.

Something to know about my approach is:

I tailor treatment to each individual's needs, and I take a collaborative approach to developing goals and a treatment plan. I actively seek feedback to ensure treatment is beneficial and working for each individual.

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Kelsey Barbieri
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Discuss what is important to you! Whether it is processing something that happened during the week or digging into bigger trauma or negative beliefs, this is a space where you will always be heard.


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Discuss what is important to you! Whether it is processing something that happened during the week or digging into bigger trauma or negative beliefs, this is a space where you will always be heard.

Something to know about my approach is:

that I tailor it to each of my clients. No two people are the same and my work looks unique with each individual. I utilize Brainspotting often in my treatment with clients and think it is an incredible tool!

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Dr. Vicki D. Coleman
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Gain insight into Self-Concept, Self-Esteem, and Personal Development.


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Gain insight into Self-Concept, Self-Esteem, and Personal Development.

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My approach focuses on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, with an emphasis on Irrational Belief Systems and Thinking Errors.

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Pak Poon
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Strengthen relationships with yourself and with others. Improve your confidence and your self esteem to help you feel better and more able to manage excessive worries, overwhelming feelings, and stress.


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Strengthen relationships with yourself and with others. Improve your confidence and your self esteem to help you feel better and more able to manage excessive worries, overwhelming feelings, and stress.

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I specialize in depression, anxiety and relationship issues. I provide couples therapy to pre-marital, engaged, and married couples to increase emotional connection. I also have training in Sport Psychology, in the area of Injury and Anxiety

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John Johnson
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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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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.

Something to know about my approach is:

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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  • Anger
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