Sports Psychology Therapists in New York
Connect with sports psychology therapists in New York providing expert performance-focused support.
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Kent Yuen
Therapist
Accepting clients from New York
Sports psychology Anxiety Depression Relationship issuesMen's issuesAdolescent mental health
In-person & online
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Dobgima Erick
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
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Sports psychology Depression Anxiety Psychological evaluations & testing AddictionMood disorders
In-person & online
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Brielle Stark-Adler
Psychologist
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Sports psychologyAdjustment difficulties & disorders Anxiety College & graduate student mental healthProfessional ChallengesMen's issues
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Kendra Ganley
Therapist
Accepting clients from New York
Sports psychology Anxiety College & graduate student mental health Depression Life transitionsWomen's Issues
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Alicia Velez
Therapist
Accepting clients from New York
Sports psychology Anxiety Race & cultural identity Work stress Depression Relationship issues
In-person & online
Adaobi Anyeji
Psychologist
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Sports psychology Anxiety DepressionADHD Testing
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EQ Therapy
Group practice
Accepting clients from New York
Sports psychology Anxiety Career counseling Couples counselingPerfectionism Relationship issues
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Laura Depko
Therapist
Accepting clients from New York
Sports psychologyInsomnia & sleep issues Anxiety
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Andrew Jon Turetsky
Therapist
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Sports psychology Anxiety DepressionPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Stress management Addiction
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Tom Kearns
Therapist
Accepting clients from New York
Sports psychologyStress managementAnxietyRelationship issuesWork performance/burnoutDepression
In-person & online
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Joan Ingalls
Therapist
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Sports psychologyAnxietyDepressionEmotional developmentSport/performance counseling Relationship building
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The Lieberman Center for Psychotherapeutics
Group practice
Accepting clients from New York
Sports psychologyMedical professionals' mental healthMen's issuesPeak performance Work stressMind-body connection
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Mark Louie
Therapist
Accepting clients from New York
Sports psychology Anxiety College & graduate student mental health Relationship issues Stress management Work stress
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Cooper Mental Health Counseling, PLLC
Psychologist
Accepting clients from New York
Sports psychology Anxiety Couples counselingGender identity & transgender health LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics Relationship issues
In-person & online
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Brian Lissak
Therapist
Accepting clients from New York
Sports psychology Anxiety DepressionPeak performance TraumaLife purpose & meaning
In-person & online
Al Wolfer
Therapist
Accepting clients from New York
Sports psychology Anxiety Couples counseling Life transitionsPhysical wellness Relationship issues
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Francis Bax
Therapist
Accepting clients from New York
Sports psychology DepressionDrug addiction & abuseForensic psychologySmoking cessationLife purpose & meaning
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Monica White
Therapist
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Sports psychologyAnxietyCareer counselingCommunication issuesRelationshipsSelf-esteem
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Joseph Robert Hudson
Therapist
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Sports psychologyAlcohol use disorder & addiction Anxiety Depression Loss, grief, and bereavement Trauma
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Steven Peter Alimaras
Therapist
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Sports psychology Anxiety Performance anxietySocial anxiety
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1-20 of 30 providers who match your search criteria
Number of therapists in New York
1551
Available session format
Average cost per session
$223
Therapists in New York who specialize in:
95% Anxiety
86% Depression
71% Relationship issues
65% Life transitions
63% Trauma
60% Stress management
50% Self-esteem
46% Loss, grief, and bereavement
Top insurances plans accepted
48% Aetna
38% United Healthcare
38% Cigna
Therapist gender identity
How do I find a sports psychologist in New York for performance anxiety, confidence, or mental blocks?
You can find a therapist for sports psychology in New York through Zencare’s directory, where clinicians list specialties and explain how they support athletes, performers, and high-achieving professionals. The sports psychology page can help you focus on providers who work with competition nerves, confidence swings, perfectionism, and the pressure that hits right before you need to execute. A sports psychology therapist in New York should sound structured and calm, with a plan that fits your season, training calendar, and travel.
You can find sports psychology therapy in New York that targets the thoughts and behaviors that show up under pressure. Many clinicians use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to work with spirals like “I always choke” or “one mistake ruins everything,” and they help you practice responses that hold up in real competition. If you want a values-driven approach that still feels practical, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can help you stay engaged with the moment even if nerves show up
You can find cost and coverage options that fit your situation through insurance or private pay, depending on the provider. Zencare’s health insurance guide can help you understand what to ask about in-network care and out-of-network reimbursement in New York
What happens in sports psychology sessions in New York, and how is it different from regular talk therapy?
You can find sports psychology sessions in New York that feel focused and goal-oriented, with clear attention to performance moments that matter. Early sessions often clarify what “better” looks like for you, such as steadier confidence, fewer intrusive thoughts, more consistent routines, or a calmer response to mistakes. A sports psychology therapist in New York may ask about training habits, competition history, injury history, sleep, and recovery, since mental performance rarely lives in isolation.
You can find therapy for sports psychology in New York that includes skills you can use immediately. Many clinicians integrate mindfulness-based therapy to strengthen attention and reduce reactivity under stress, especially if your mind jumps ahead to consequences. Some athletes also need support for emotion spikes after errors or criticism, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills can help you regulate quickly without shutting down.
You can find deeper work too if performance concerns connect to identity, pressure, or old patterns with authority, teammates, or family. A therapist may draw from psychodynamic therapy to help you understand why certain moments feel loaded and why the same block returns even after you “fix” the technique
Can sports psychology in New York help with anxiety, panic, or overthinking during competition?
You can find a sports psychology therapist in New York who treats performance anxiety as a full-body experience, not a mindset flaw. Many athletes feel shaky hands, nausea, tunnel vision, racing thoughts, or a sense that time speeds up. Therapy can help you recognize early cues, reduce fear of the sensations, and build a reliable reset that works courtside, on the sideline, or on the start line.
You can find support that targets anxiety directly through anxiety care alongside sports performance work. CBT-based strategies can reduce catastrophizing and rigid thinking, while ACT can help you take the next right action even if uncertainty stays present. A sports psychology therapist in New York can also help you shift pre-competition routines so you stop feeding the worry loop with last-minute checking and reassurance seeking.
You can find tools that protect your attention in loud, crowded, high-stakes environments. Mindfulness-based approaches can support anchoring, and somatic strategies can help your nervous system downshift during a surge. If you need an approach that centers the body’s signals, somatic therapy can support regulation that feels physical and immediate.
How can a sports psychology therapist in New York help after an injury, setback, or return-to-play fear?
You can find a therapist for sports psychology in New York who understands how injury can shake confidence, identity, and trust in your body. Even after medical clearance, many athletes feel hesitation, fear of re-injury, anger, or grief about lost time. Therapy can help you process the emotional impact, rebuild trust through mental reps, and create a return-to-play plan that respects your nervous system.
You can find support for the mood shifts that often follow injury. Many athletes notice low motivation, isolation, or a sense of emptiness when training stops, and support for depression can fit alongside performance work. If the injury experience felt frightening or invasive, a therapist may also use trauma-informed care and connect your work to trauma support.
You can find practical strategies for confidence rebuilding that do not rely on forced positivity. A therapist can help you set realistic exposure steps, respond to fear without avoidance, and repair the relationship you have with your body. If you want an overview of trauma-informed options, you can also explore trauma therapy as part of a broader plan in New York.
Can sports psychology in New York help with team dynamics, coaching conflict, or sports-parent stress?
You can find therapy for sports psychology in New York that addresses the relational side of performance, not only individual mindset. Team tension, unclear roles, favoritism fears, and coach conflict can drain energy and distort confidence. A sports psychology therapist in New York can help you communicate more cleanly, set boundaries, and recover from conflict without carrying it into competition.
You can find targeted support for relationship strain that shows up around sports. If conflict spills into home life, support for relationships can help you hold your needs without constant people-pleasing or shutdown. If family expectations create pressure, a therapist may also explore family issues so you can separate your goals from someone else’s agenda.
You can find a path for parents too, especially if youth sports has become a source of tension rather than joy. A therapist can help you respond to mistakes with steadiness, talk about effort without shame, and keep the relationship bigger than the scoreboard. If communication keeps breaking down, support for communication issues can strengthen these conversations in New York families.
Can I use insurance for sports psychology therapy in New York, and what should I ask before I schedule?
You can find a sports psychology therapist in New York who takes insurance, offers out-of-network superbills, or uses private pay, and you deserve clarity before the first full session. Ask whether the clinician is in-network, what the fee is, what documentation they provide for reimbursement, and how they structure performance-focused care. Zencare’s health insurance guide can help you understand deductibles, copays, and out-of-network coverage in New York.
You can find important fit details through a short consultation. Ask how the therapist sets goals, how they handle mid-season schedule constraints, and what between-session practice looks like. If you feel nervous about privacy, ask how notes and diagnoses work, especially if you compete at a high level and you want discretion.
You can find a therapist for sports psychology in New York who supports both performance and wellbeing, so your sport stays connected to your life rather than consuming it. When you’re ready to compare options, explore Zencare