Sports Psychology & Performance Therapy
in Phoenix, AZ
Sports Performance Counseling
Unlock Peak Performance with Sports Psychology at Biltmore Psychology and Counseling
Are you an athlete looking to elevate your game, overcome mental barriers, or regain confidence after an injury? At Biltmore Psychology and Counseling in Phoenix, Arizona, our specialized Sports Psychology services are designed to help you achieve peak performance, both physically and mentally. With the right mindset, you can push past limitations, stay motivated, and reach new heights in your sport.
Why Sports Psychology?
Athletes at all levels—whether high school competitors, college athletes, or professionals—face unique mental challenges. Stress, self-doubt, fear of failure, or performance anxiety can impact your ability to excel. Our sports psychologists work with you to develop the mental toughness, focus, and resilience essential for success.
Our Approach
At Biltmore Psychology and Counseling, we understand that every athlete’s journey is unique. Our highly trained psychologists use evidence-based techniques to help you:
- Enhance Focus and Concentration: Learn strategies to stay fully present and perform under pressure.
- Build Confidence and Self-Belief: Replace self-doubt with a mindset that empowers you to thrive.
- Manage Performance Anxiety: Develop tools to stay calm, even in high-stakes moments.
- Bounce Back from Injury: Cultivate the mental strength to return to your sport stronger than ever.
Benefits of Working with a Performance Psychologist
Our clients report benefits that go beyond the field, including improved mental clarity, resilience, and motivation in all aspects of life. Whether you’re preparing for a major competition or managing the daily demands of training, our sports psychology services can make a transformative difference.
Common Topics in Sports Performance Counseling
Goal Setting
Mental Toughness & Motivation
Focus & Concentration
Anxiety & Stress Management
Self-confidence
Visualization
Team Dynamics
Leadership
Recovery & Relaxation
Injury Rehabilitation
Time Management
Nutrition
Dealing with Failure
Mental Health Awareness
Sports Performance Counseling FAQs
Sports performance counseling is a specialized form aimed at helping athletes enhance their mental and emotional well-being to improve their athletic performance. It involves techniques and strategies to boost motivation, focus, confidence, and resilience.
Individuals seek a sports psychologist to address various mental and emotional challenges impacting their athletic performance and overall well-being. From enhancing focus and concentration to managing performance anxiety and stress, sports psychologists help athletes develop the mental toughness needed to excel under pressure.
They provide strategies for increasing motivation, building self-confidence, and improving team dynamics. Additionally, sports psychologists assist with recovery from injuries, balancing sports and life commitments, and coping with setbacks and failures. By addressing these common concerns, sports psychologists play a crucial role in helping athletes achieve their goals and maintain optimal mental health.
One of the more frustrating things about anxiety is that the triggers and sources of anxiety can seem almost limitless. With so many presenting forms and so many varying causes, anxiety management can seem so confusing. Our therapists treat anxiety from a highly individualized approach, specifically tailored to each clients needs. For example:
When the root of our anxiety is due to negative, perfectionistic, or highly self-critical thoughts our psychologists or counselors may use cognitive behavioral therapy to help identify the negative thoughts contributing to the feelings of distress.
When the cause of anxiety is due to family stressors, our therapists help individuals identity their needs in relationship and find more adaptive ways to communicate or advocate for their needs.
When the cause of anxiety is due to trauma, our therapists can use EMDR or other techniques to help the individual be less anxious or triggered by their past negative experiences.
- Goal setting
- Mental toughness
- Motivation
- Focus and concentration
- Anxiety and stress management
- Self-confidence
- Visualization
- Team dynamics
- Leadership
- Recovery and relaxation
- Injury rehabilitation
- Time management
- Nutrition
- Dealing with failure
- Mental health awareness
Meet Dr. Linda DeBiase
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology,
Forest Institute of Professional Psychology
B.A. Psychology,
Lake Forest College
Clinical Psychology,
California School of Professional Psychology
Specialties:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
Trauma Resolution Therapy
Brainspotting
Mood Disorders
Eating Disorders
LGBTQ+
Life Transitional Issues
Women’s Issues including Sexual, Domestic, and Relationship Abuse
Grief/Loss Resolution
Sports Psychology
Meet Dr. Linda DeBiase
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology,
Forest Institute of Professional Psychology
B.A. Psychology,
Lake Forest College
Clinical Psychology,
California School of Professional Psychology
Specialties:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Trauma Resolution Therapy, Brainspotting, Mood Disorders, Eating Disorders, LGBTQ+, Life Transitional Issues, Women’s Issues including Sexual, Domestic, and Relationship Abuse, Grief/Loss Resolution, Sports Psychology
Begin your journey with confidence
In a free, no-obligation 10-min consultation we can help you determine whether our services would be the right fit for you.
Our licensed clinicians apply professional expertise and understanding to provide the best holistic counseling services in Phoenix, AZ.
Contact us to schedule a free phone consultation.
Start your journey with confidence
In a free, no-obligation 10-min consultation we can help you determine whether our services would be the right fit for you.
Our licensed clinicians apply professional expertise and understanding to provide the best holistic counseling services in Phoenix, AZ.
Contact us to schedule a free phone consultation.
Meet Our Team
Dr. Melissa Estavillo
Psy.D. Clinical Psychology,
Arizona School of Professional Psychology
M.A. Clinical Psychology,
Arizona School of Professional Psychology
B.S. Psychology,
Grand Canyon University
Dr. Linda DeBiase
Forest Institute of Professional Psychology, Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
Lake Forest College
B.A. Psychology
California School of Professional Psychology,
Clinical Psychology
Dr. Nikki Kemper
Psy.D. Clinical Psychology,
Midwestern University
Masters in Clinical Psychology,
Midwestern University
Nicole Elliott, LPC, PMH-C
M.C. Counseling,
Arizona State University
B.A. English (Literature),
Arizona State University
Elizabeth Felix, LPC
M.A. Professional Counseling, Ottawa University
M.A. Human Resources and Substance Abuse,
Ottawa University
B.A. Psychology,
Ottawa University
Heather Wheeler, LCSW
Masters in Social Work,
Arizona State University
B.A. Psychology,
Arizona State University
Laura Reed, LPC
M.S. Professional Counseling,
Grand Canyon University
B.S. Psychology,
Grand Canyon University
Rebecca Fregoso, LPC
M.S. Counseling,
University of Phoenix
B.A. Psychology,
California State University
Kirsten Eby, LPC, ATR-BC
M.S. Art Therapy Counseling
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
M.A. Teaching, Elementary
American University
B.A. Psychology & Sociology
Tulane University
Dr. Melissa Estavillo
Psy.D. Clinical Psychology, Arizona School of Professional Psychology M.A. Clinical Psychology, Arizona School of Professional Psychology B.S. Psychology, Grand Canyon University
Dr Linda DeBiase
Forest Institute of Professional Psychology, Doctorate in Clinical Psychology Lake Forest College, B.A. Psychology California School of Professional Psychology, Clinical Psychology
Dr Nikki Kemper
Psy.D. Clinical Psychology, Midwestern University Masters in Clinical Psychology, Midwestern University
Nicole Elliott, LPC
M.C. Counseling, Arizona State University B.A. English (Literature), Arizona State University
Elizabeth Felix, LPC
M.A. Professional Counseling, Ottawa University M.A. Human Resources and Substance Abuse, Ottawa University B.A. Psychology, Ottawa University<
Heather Wheeler, LCSW
Masters in Social Work, Arizona State University B.A. Psychology, Arizona State University
Laura Reed, LPC
M.S. Professional Counseling, Grand Canyon University B.S. Psychology, Grand Canyon University
Rebecca Fregoso, LPC
M.S. Counseling, University of Phoenix, B.A. Psychology, California State University
Kirsten Eby, LPC, ATR-BC
M.S. Art Therapy Counseling Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville M.A. Teaching, Elementary American University B.A. Psychology & Sociology Tulane University
Our Location in Phoenix, AZ
Address:
6245 N 24th Parkway, Suite #106 Phoenix, Arizona 85016
Phone: (480) 999-7070
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
