FAQ
At EDGE Sports Counseling, our team combines psychological principles with sports performance to enhance an athlete’s mental, emotional, and physical well being.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is mental game training beneficial?
Our coaching sessions are tailored for athletes to provide strategies to manage performance anxiety, improve concentration and focus during athletic play, increase confidence, and address perfectionism. We also utilize goal setting and motivation strategies to boost individual performance.
How does mental game coaching vs counseling work?
Psychotherapy
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Suitable for addressing significant mental health issues, past traumas, and emotional difficulties.
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Explores past experiences, emotional struggles, and psychological patterns to heal and improve overall mental health.
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Addresses mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, or severe emotional distress.
Mental Game Coaching
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Appropriate for athletes seeking to enhance performance and manage the psychological aspects of competition.
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Enhances performance by focusing on mental skills such as concentration, confidence, and stress management.
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Aims to improve athletic performance and mental toughness.
How does mental game coaching vs counseling work?
The length of therapy is contingent on a number of factors.
This is something discussed after screening and assessment data is collected.
Some individuals begin to see results within a few sessions, others need more time, and some like the consistency of ongoing care.
How do I know if I am in a slump?
Are you performing better in practice than you are in competition?
Are you worried about having a perfect game or what everyone else thinks about your performance?
Do you have trust and confidence in your skills?
Are you hard on yourself after an error in competition?
These are all potential signs of being in a slump.
Our team will be able to assist you more to provide necessary insight for this disconnect and assist with strategies to help.
Do you accept insurance?
We are an out of network provider; however, we do provide a super bill for you to submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement. It also depends on if you have counseling services or coaching services. (*Policies may vary)
What is your client base?
Our client base currently range from age 13 to professional levels from various and diverse sporting backgrounds.